The AFK Premium Boards course is The Study Boards long-running prep program for the Assessment of Fundamental Knowledge (AFK), part of the NDEB pathway. It runs for 6 months of access and is priced at $499 USD. The plan is built around steady, mentor-coordinated work — daily tasks, focused review, and full transparency about whether you are ready to take your exam.

Below is the operational breakdown of each section.

Your basics are taught through the Modules our faculty have created, one for every subject. Each Module is written so you can learn the subject easily, see how it will be taught, and understand why it matters, before you are exposed to the Master Question Files.

We begin with the Basics, taught through our Modules. Each morning your dashboard displays a Task for the Day, a focused assignment you can complete and mark done. Small daily wins build momentum and discipline.

The goal here isn’t just to read the basics but to understand deeply. As you go through each topic, pause and think: “where does this concept appear in a real patient case?” and “how could AFK turn this idea into a question with multiple options?” When you read this way, information moves from memorisation to comprehension — and you start connecting theory to its clinical application.

There is a lot to study for AFK, and it is easy to get lost. The Master Files remove the clutter and focus on the high-yield topics that truly matter — over 20,000 well-organised, exam-relevant points refined from the most trusted sources. After the Modules, they take you through the questions topic by topic, showing which topics matter in each subject and how each topic could be tested in your examination.

Each topic is structured the way the AFK exam thinks: clear concepts, logical connections, concise summaries that build understanding rather than overwhelm. You revisit topics through short review cycles, notice how ideas connect across subjects, and start recalling under pressure.

Exhaustive tests on every concept let you apply what you learned from the Modules and the Master Files.

Once your foundation is in place, you move on to subject-wise mock tests alongside a community of 350+ peers. These tests aren’t about ranking for competition — they are about direction.

We review your accuracy trends, timing habits, and the types of questions that trip you up. Mentors step in with specific feedback to fix weak spots quickly.

After every two to three subjects, we pause and bring everything together through a combined test. Your study rhythm stays simple: Modules (your Basics) → Master Files → Subject Test → Cumulative Review.

This pattern ensures you are not just moving forward but reinforcing what you have already covered — exactly how AFK is structured to test your understanding.

Realistic clinical cases with patient-style prompts, charts, and key findings — just like exam vignettes. You practise spotting the important clue, choosing the next best step, and moving forward confidently.

With repetition, switching between topics becomes natural and your decisions get cleaner and faster. This section focuses heavily on endo and perio diagnosis.

The Released Question Bank is one of the most important parts of your AFK preparation. We do not just go through these questions — we break them down, discuss the reasoning behind each option, and show you how to identify patterns the exam repeats.

You learn to recognise traps, understand the logic behind answer choices, and trace every question back to the core concept it is testing. As you keep practising, you notice that many so-called “new” questions on the exam are simply familiar concepts presented in a different way.

A focused revision phase brings everything together without endless rereads. You move through concise FAQs, quick refreshers, and targeted drills. Each day is structured to lift recall speed and sharpen decisions. By the end, you know exactly what needs a final polish.

We conduct 10–12 full-syllabus exams that bring together everything you have studied. Each test is tailored to your individual progress — built around your previous accuracy, speed, and the number of days remaining before your AFK exam.

This stage is where everything aligns: pacing sharpens, retention strengthens across all subjects, and your readiness becomes clear.

The Grand Test Series replicates the real AFK exam experience from start to finish. Full-length mocks train you to manage time, maintain focus, and build the mental stamina needed for exam day.

You practise sitting through longer sessions with steady pacing, learn to stay calm when fatigue sets in, and recover quickly between blocks. By the end, the actual exam will feel familiar.

Short, randomised drills keep you practising every day. The format is a quick game with three lives — skipping doesn’t cost a life. You learn to leave time-traps quickly and collect sure points first. Small daily reps build speed, focus, and real exam stamina.

One minute, one question, and you keep moving. This quick-paced format strengthens recall speed and builds confidence under time pressure. As you practise, you start recognising familiar patterns faster and picking the right answer with clarity — no hesitation, no overthinking.

A daily challenge at 9 PM New York time — available only at that time. Each test mixes topics the way the real exam does, so you practise switching quickly between subjects without losing focus.

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Plans & Guarantee

Same Program, Three Timelines

Students who complete our AFK track see a 99% first-attempt pass rate — the confidence you need before challenging the NDEB equivalency process. Every plan below unlocks the exact same program, the same mentors, and the same nightly live tests — the only difference is how much runway you want before your exam.