A convenient new way for orthopaedic residents to ace exams

Whether you are preparing for rounds, your annual in-training exam, or board certification, JBJS Ace is the new and essential test preparation app built for orthopaedic surgical residents.

App Stats

1,500

Rigorous study questions available at launch

200

New questions to be added each quarter

50

OITE-style questions available at launch

Built by JBJS, the gold-standard scientific Journal for orthopaedic surgery

JBJS Ace helps orthopaedic residents prepare for exams and boards with expert-written questions, trusted JBJS content, AI-powered learning, and personalized performance tools, all in a mobile-first, affordable experience backed by the scientific rigor of JBJS.

Essential App Features

Rigorous question bank

1,500 exam-style questions covering 11 orthopaedic subspecialties — authored and peer reviewed by orthopaedic experts; includes 50 OITE-style questions and response-confidence testing.

Trusted content

Clearly articulated learning objectives, key takeaways, correct and incorrect response explainers, and links to trusted references.

AI-powered chatbot

Trained exclusively on the JBJS canon of publications plus Chapman’s textbook. Choose from suggested follow-up questions or ask your own.

Progress tracking

Mastery and progress tracking — in aggregate and by subspecialty​ — with recommendations for how to best focus future study.

Leaderboard

See how you stack up against colleagues and friends.

Podcasts

For learning on the go….listen now or save for later.

Frequently asked questions

JBJS Ace is a test preparation app for orthopaedic residents. The app has expert-written questions and trusted JBJS content to help residents ace exams and Boards. New features deliver a new and tailored experience just for residents, all in a mobile-first, affordable experience backed by the scientific rigor of JBJS.

The questions and content have been updated to reflect exactly what residents need to study for upcoming exams. This means that content is matched to previous OITEs, references are easier to access and read, the UX is both quicker and more intuitive, and new features were built specifically for residents to ace their exams. The app is mobile-friendly and delivers unique functionality that no other orthopaedic learning platform offers.

JBJS Clinical Classroom is still available but delivers an experience aimed at program managers trying to monitor resident learning through reporting and exams. Instead, JBJS Ace is made for the sole purpose of resident test prep and only residents subscribe – no admins or program directors involved.

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The app is available for download from the Apple App Store for iOS devices and Google Play for Android.

BJS Ace is free to download with 50-OITE style questions. To get access to remaining questions, there are paid monthly and yearly subscriptions.

Yes, please reach out to Aidan Smith (asmith@jbjs.org) to get started. Note that programs who subscribe to JBJS Clinical Classroom receive JBJS Ace free for all subscribed residents. Please also reach out to Aidan to expand your access.

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