ABPS Diagnostic Radiology study plan

Build a one-page differential framework for the major thoracic patterns (consolidation, ground-glass, reticulation, nodules, masses, cavitation)

Interpret 40 chest radiographs and commit to a written primary diagnosis plus one alternate before reviewing answers

Differentiate the classic appearances of lobar pneumonia, pulmonary edema, and aspiration on radiographs in a written comparison table

List the HRCT distribution patterns that separate usual interstitial pneumonia from hypersensitivity pneumonitis and organizing pneumonia

Record every missed thoracic case in an error log with the reasoning gap that caused it

Classify mediastinal masses by compartment and match each compartment to its three most common etiologies

Work through 30 thoracic CT cases emphasizing pulmonary embolism, aortic dissection, and solitary pulmonary nodule workup

Map the acute abdominal pain differential by quadrant and by imaging modality sensitivity

Interpret 30 abdominal radiographs for obstruction, free air, and calcifications, writing findings before checking answers

Compare CT features of the common focal liver lesions in a decision table

Construct a CT-based algorithm for the acute abdomen covering appendicitis, diverticulitis, bowel obstruction, and ischemia

Differentiate the imaging appearances of the common renal masses and cystic renal disease categories

Review 25 genitourinary cases covering stone disease, hydronephrosis, and renal trauma grading

Summarize the Bosniak and PI-RADS category definitions from memory, then verify against a reference

Practice structured reporting of 10 abdominal CT cases using a consistent search pattern

Build a fracture-pattern recognition set covering the named fragility, stress, and pathologic fracture appearances

Interpret 40 musculoskeletal radiographs, committing to a diagnosis before review

Trace the major intracranial hemorrhage patterns and their anatomic locations on 30 head CT cases

Differentiate the common white matter disease patterns and mass lesion appearances on brain MRI

Diagram the spinal cord and nerve root levels relevant to the common disc herniation syndromes

Review 25 head and neck cases covering neck spaces, sinus disease, and cervical adenopathy

Apply BI-RADS descriptors and final categories to 40 screening and diagnostic mammography cases

Correlate mammographic findings with ultrasound features for 20 breast lesions

Summarize the breast cancer screening and supplemental screening recommendations relevant to dense breasts

Write a concise differential for the palpable breast mass and the male breast presentation

Interpret 30 cardiovascular studies covering coronary CTA, aortic aneurysm, and peripheral arterial disease

Differentiate the common congenital cardiac lesions by their radiographic and cross-sectional appearances

Review 25 pediatric cases emphasizing age-specific normal variants and the child with abdominal pain

Summarize pediatric radiation dose reduction principles and child-sizing protocols

Compare the pediatric and adult appearances of the common chest and abdominal emergencies

Explain the radiopharmaceutical, mechanism, and common indications for the core nuclear medicine studies

Interpret 20 ultrasound cases covering hepatobiliary, thyroid, and vascular applications

Apply first-trimester obstetric ultrasound dating and viability criteria to 15 cases

Outline the indications, contraindications, and major complications of the common image-guided interventions

Summarize the fluoroscopic and angiographic principles underlying the common vascular procedures

Review radiation dose quantities, dose limits, and ALARA principles, then self-quiz to 90 percent accuracy

Explain the imaging chain, common artifacts, and quality assurance tests for radiography, CT, and ultrasound

Complete two timed 100-question mixed-domain practice exams under exam conditions

Analyze the practice exam error patterns and rank the three weakest domains by miss rate

Re-drill the highest-yield misses from weeks 1 through 7 using spaced repetition