Author Description
General Pediatrics Board Review is a comprehensive guide for recent residency graduates and re-certifiers preparing for the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) board exam. The text consists of over 1000 multiple-choice questions, organized into 25 chapters covering pediatrics topics such as fetal and neonatal care, adolescent and young adult medicine, genetics, child maltreatment, pediatric infectious diseases, gastrointestinal disorders, and more. Chapters include questions, answers with detailed explanations and references to primary or landmark articles to help better navigate a standardized exam. Questions are written in a case-based format that emulates the ABP board exam, and are supplemented by figures, tables, and boxes. A Quick Facts section rounds out the text for ease of reference.
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THE THESIS
This text serves as a comprehensive preparatory tool designed to assist pediatricians in successfully navigating the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) certification and recertification examinations. Author Shahram Yazdani utilizes a structured, case-based methodology to mirror the format and complexity of the actual board exam. By integrating clinical questions with evidence-based explanations, the book provides a systematic framework for reviewing core pediatric competencies and diagnostic reasoning.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Over 1000 multiple-choice questions covering 25 distinct pediatric sub-specialties.
- Case-based scenarios that simulate the logic and format of the ABP board exam.
- Detailed answer keys featuring references to landmark medical literature and primary research articles.
- Supplemental visual aids including figures, tables, and diagnostic boxes.
- A dedicated Quick Facts section for rapid review of high-yield information.
Scope Limits
- The text does not provide exhaustive clinical training or primary procedural instruction.
- It is specifically tailored to the ABP board exam and may not cover non-standardized clinical practices.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Medical professionals frequently identify this text as a high-utility resource for board preparation due to its alignment with the ABP exam structure. Experts highlight the inclusion of detailed explanations and primary source references as a significant benefit for candidates seeking to reinforce their clinical knowledge base.
Page Count:
568
Publication Date:
2020-03-06
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0190848715
ISBN-13:
9780190848712
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Pediatrics
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