ABD Pediatric Dermatology study plan

Build a one-page taxonomy of pediatric dermatology reaction patterns (papulosquamous, vesiculobullous, eczematous, vascular, pigmentary) and label each with 2-3 classic pediatric examples

List the 10 highest-yield pediatric dermatoses by frequency and write a 2-line clinical vignette for each from memory

Draft a spaced-repetition deck skeleton with separate tags for domain 1 and domain 2

Schedule three fixed weekly study blocks in your calendar and confirm they are protected

Differentiate atopic dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, and contact dermatitis by age of onset, distribution, and morphology in written comparisons

Explain the pathogenesis and stepwise management of atopic dermatitis, including topical corticosteroid potency selection by body site

Compare psoriasis and pityriasis rosea in children on morphology, distribution, and expected course

Self-quiz on week 1-2 material and log every missed item with the underlying concept

Classify vascular anomalies into infantile hemangioma, congenital hemangioma, and vascular malformations, and state the natural history of each

Outline indications, timing, and monitoring for systemic beta-blocker therapy in complicated infantile hemangioma

Describe presentations and initial workup of Henoch-Schonlein purpura, Kawasaki disease, and erythema multiforme in children

Distinguish benign neonatal pustular eruptions from infectious and serious causes using morphology and timing of onset

Review bacterial, viral, and fungal skin infections common in children and state first-line therapy for each

Explain when to suspect child abuse or a systemic syndrome based on cutaneous findings, and list the corresponding next steps

Complete a timed 40-question mixed block and categorize each miss by domain and by error type (knowledge, misread, guess)

Re-teach the three weakest concepts aloud or in writing without notes

Build a morphology-first differential framework (macule, papule, plaque, vesicle, pustule, nodule, ulcer) with 3 pediatric examples per primary lesion

Describe the approach to a child with hair loss and distinguish common alopecic patterns

Outline pigmentary disorders in children, including vitiligo, postinflammatory change, and disorders of hyperpigmentation

Summarize nail findings that signal systemic or genodermatoses in pediatric patients

Review drug eruptions, including morbilliform, urticarial, and severe cutaneous adverse reactions, and state red-flag features

Explain cutaneous manifestations of systemic and autoimmune disease in children and the initial evaluation for each

Compare the major blistering disorders of childhood by age of onset, distribution, and diagnostic testing

Complete a timed 40-question mixed block and re-audit prior error-log entries for recurrence

Integrate domain 1 and domain 2 by writing 20 original vignettes that require both pediatric-specific and general dermatology reasoning

Drill the top 50 highest-yield facts across both domains using active recall only, no rereading

Review all prior error-log entries and retire items you can now answer correctly twice in a row

Complete a timed 60-question cumulative block under exam conditions

Re-drill only the residual error-log items until each is answered correctly on two separate days

Take two timed full-length practice exams and compare domain-level accuracy against week 4 and week 7 baselines

Write a one-page rapid-review sheet of high-yield discriminators for each domain

Finalize a test-day plan covering timing per question, flagging strategy, and break schedule