ABIM GI study plan

Map the liver domain into 6 subtopics (hepatitis, cholestasis, vascular, metabolic, toxic/drug, neoplastic) and rank them by your baseline confidence

Explain the diagnostic algorithm for an asymptomatic transaminase elevation and for a cholestatic pattern, including which serologies and imaging come first

Compare and contrast the serologic profiles of autoimmune hepatitis, primary biliary cholangitis, and primary sclerosing cholangitis

Differentiate the etiologies of acute liver failure and list the prognostic criteria used to decide transplant referral

Distinguish the clinical and hemodynamic features of cirrhotic ascites from those of portal hypertension complications, and outline a stepwise diuretic and paracentesis plan

State the prevention and treatment protocols for spontaneous bacterial peritonitis and variceal hemorrhage

Classify the causes of drug-induced liver injury by pattern (hepatocellular, cholestatic, mixed) and identify the agents most associated with each

Interpret a hepatitis B serologic panel across acute, chronic, resolved, and vaccinated states

Build a differential for dysphagia and distinguish oropharyngeal from esophageal causes using history and testing sequence

Compare the diagnostic criteria and management of GERD, eosinophilic esophagitis, and achalasia

Outline the evaluation and endoscopic management of upper GI bleeding, including risk stratification scores

Differentiate the major causes of gastritis and peptic ulcer disease and state the testing and eradication approach for H. pylori

Differentiate the causes of acute pancreatitis and apply severity scoring to triage level of care

Outline the workup of a pancreatic cyst and the surveillance logic for the main cyst types

Distinguish the presentation and initial management of acute cholangitis, cholelithiasis, and choledocholithiasis

Explain the evaluation of suspected pancreatic exocrine insufficiency and its treatment

Differentiate the major colitides (infectious, ischemic, IBD, microscopic) by history, distribution, and biopsy findings

Outline the colorectal cancer screening options and the surveillance intervals after polypectomy

Recognize the red-flag presentations of anorectal disease and distinguish benign from malignant causes

Identify the hereditary colorectal cancer syndromes and the criteria that should trigger genetic referral

Distinguish Crohn disease from ulcerative colitis using clinical, endoscopic, and histologic features, and outline treatment escalation

Apply the Rome framework to distinguish functional dyspepsia, IBS, and functional constipation from organic disease

Classify the mechanisms of malabsorption and match each to the appropriate diagnostic test

Outline the evaluation and staged management of obesity, including when to consider pharmacotherapy and bariatric surgery

State the indications, contraindications, and complication risks for upper and lower endoscopy and for colonoscopy preparation

Outline periprocedural anticoagulation and antibiotic prophylaxis decisions for common GI procedures

Differentiate the GI manifestations of common systemic and infectious diseases and name the associated pathogens

Explain infection control and sedation safety principles relevant to the endoscopy suite

Re-test yourself on the three highest-weight domains and log every missed concept

Re-derive the liver, esophagus/stomach, and pancreas/biliary decision pathways from memory without notes

Complete a timed mixed-domain question set under exam conditions

Consolidate a single high-yield error log and schedule spaced review of its weakest entries