Author Description
Pain Medicine Board Review Is A Comprehensive Guide For Preparing For The American Board Of Medical Specialties (abms) Certification Or Recertification In Pain Medicine, And For Residents Preparing For In-training Examinations In Pain Medicine. The Text Is Organized Into 28 Chapters Covering Topics Such As Anatomy, Physiology Of Pain, Pharmacology, Diagnosis Of Pain, And Various Pain Syndromes. Each Section Includes Questions, Answers, And Detailed Explanations With Highlighted Key Points, And Concise Further Reading Lists. Questions Follow The Abms Style, And The Explications Of Answers Carefully Address All Points In The Abms Content Outline For Pain Medicine. A Section On Imaging Includes High Quality Magnetic Resonance Images, Ultrasound Images, Fluoroscopic Images And Other Images That Will Enable The Examination Candidate To Answer Questions That Determine Knowledge Of Pathological States As Compared To Normal And Complications Of Treatments.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This text serves as a structured preparation tool for physicians seeking certification or recertification in pain medicine through the American Board of Medical Specialties. Authored by Marc A. Huntoon, the book provides a systematic review of core clinical competencies required for board examinations. It utilizes a question-and-answer format to reinforce knowledge across the spectrum of pain medicine, from fundamental anatomy to complex diagnostic procedures.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- 28 chapters covering anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and pain syndromes
- ABMS-style practice questions with detailed explanations
- A dedicated imaging section featuring MRI, ultrasound, and fluoroscopic examples
- Curated further reading lists for each chapter
Scope Limits
- Does not cover non-clinical aspects of practice management or billing
- Focuses strictly on examination preparation rather than exhaustive clinical encyclopedic reference
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Medical professionals frequently utilize this text as a primary resource for board exam preparation due to its alignment with the ABMS content outline. Experts highlight the inclusion of high-quality diagnostic imaging as a critical component for mastering the visual identification of pathological states.
Page Count:
528
Publication Date:
2017-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0190217529
ISBN-13:
9780190217525
Reference
Professional Development
Board Review
Anesthesiology
Medical