ABD Mohs Surgery study plan

Build a one-page reference table comparing basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma, and rare cutaneous tumors by incidence, anatomic distribution, and metastatic risk

Explain perineural, perivascular, and lymphatic spread patterns and predict which tumor features raise recurrence risk

Describe frozen-section artifact effects on margin interpretation and list which tumor subtypes are poorly suited to Mohs

Self-quiz 40 mixed cutaneous oncology items and log every miss with a one-line correction

Diagram the Mohs workflow from preoperative mapping through closure, labeling each step's purpose

Compare Mohs against wide local excision and staged excision using cure rates, tissue conservation, and cost

List absolute and relative indications and contraindications for Mohs by tumor type and location

Walk through the mapping and inking process for a multi-stage case and identify where errors occur

Identify normal skin layers and adnexal structures on frozen sections and distinguish them from tumor

Classify common frozen-section artifacts and state how each affects margin calls

Practice calling margins on 20 self-generated histology descriptions and justify each call

Explain the role of immunostains and when permanent sections are required

Re-test the weakest tumor-biology and histopathology areas from weeks 1-3

Integrate tumor subtype with frozen-section behavior in 10 combined vignettes

Teach back the margin-interpretation process aloud in under 5 minutes

Map reconstructive options to defect location, size, and depth using a decision framework

Compare primary closure, second-intention healing, grafts, and flaps on tissue match, scar, and risk

Outline postoperative wound care and signs of flap compromise with escalation steps

Sketch three reconstruction plans for hypothetical facial defects and defend each choice

Review local anesthetic dosing limits, vasoconstrictor use, and adverse reaction management

Identify high-risk anatomic zones of the head and neck and the structures at risk in each

List intraoperative and postoperative complications with prevention and management steps

Describe anticoagulation and perioperative medication considerations in Mohs patients

Outline quality metrics, documentation standards, and specimen-tracking safety practices for a Mohs lab

Summarize informed consent, shared decision-making, and conflict-of-interest obligations

Explain billing, coding, and compliance fundamentals relevant to Mohs practice

Analyze two ethics scenarios and write defensible responses

Take a timed 100-item mixed practice exam weighted to the heaviest domains

Review every missed item and categorize errors by domain and cause

Re-drill the two weakest domains until accuracy exceeds 85%

Consolidate high-yield facts into a final one-page review sheet