ABOHNS Neurotology study plan

Map the peripheral vestibular end-organ to its central pathways and state the neurotransmitter and receptor type at each synapse

Differentiate peripheral from central vestibular lesion patterns using bedside oculomotor findings

Label the temporal bone anatomy relevant to vestibular surgery on a traced cross-section

List the vestibular test battery and state what each test localizes

Apply the diagnostic criteria for each episodic vestibular syndrome and justify the discriminating features

Calculate and interpret caloric, vHIT, and VEMP results from written numeric data

Explain the mechanism and expected findings in vestibular migraine versus Meniere disease

Describe the surgical and ablative options for refractory vertigo with their failure modes

Classify chronic otitis media subtypes and match each to its preferred surgical approach

Interpret a full audiogram and tympanogram and state the degree, type, and configuration of loss

Compare amplification options and state candidacy criteria for each

Outline the workup of a sudden sensorineural hearing loss with a time-based management plan

Sequence the steps of tympanoplasty and mastoidectomy and state the indication for each variant

Explain cochlear implant candidacy, device selection, and expected outcomes by patient profile

Describe ossicular reconstruction options and when each is chosen

List complications of otologic surgery and the intraoperative maneuver that prevents each

Map the skull base compartments and the approach corridor that reaches each

Trace the course of the facial nerve and internal carotid through the temporal bone and state the danger zones

Compare translabyrinthine, retrosigmoid, and middle fossa approaches by tumor size, hearing preservation, and morbidity

Outline perioperative cerebrospinal fluid leak prevention and management

Grade facial nerve function and document it reproducibly

Localize a facial palsy to the segment of the nerve using topographic and electrodiagnostic findings

Interpret electroneuronography and electromyography results and state the decision threshold for intervention

Outline medical and surgical management of Bell palsy and of traumatic facial paralysis by timing

Integrate imaging findings into the staging and surgical plan for a temporal bone lesion

Rehearse the differential for a unilateral middle ear mass and the biopsy decision

State the indications, contraindications, and consent elements for lateral skull base surgery

Connect otologic complications to skull base extension and the salvage pathway

Consolidate all six domains through spaced retrieval of previously missed items

Complete two full-length timed practice blocks and analyze error patterns by domain

Restate the highest-yield decision thresholds and criteria from memory

Build a one-page rapid-review sheet for exam-day use