ABR Neuroradiology study plan

Map the full Brain domain blueprint into a checklist of subtopics, weighting each by likely exam emphasis

Build a one-page reference sheet of normal brain anatomy on CT and MRI, covering lobes, sulci, cisterns, and ventricular landmarks

Drill intracranial hemorrhage terminology and imaging appearance until you can classify all major hemorrhage types from memory

Practice 40 brain cases and log every miss with a one-line reason

Distinguish ischemic stroke, hemorrhagic stroke, and venous infarction by imaging pattern and timing

Categorize brain tumors by compartment, age group, and characteristic location using a self-built table

Explain the imaging features of CNS infection and demyelination in a short written summary

Complete 50 mixed brain cases under timed conditions and review all incorrect answers

Review brain trauma patterns including contusion, diffuse axonal injury, and extra-axial collections

List pediatric and congenital brain entities with their hallmark imaging findings

Outline the spine blueprint into a checklist of subtopics weighted by likely exam emphasis

Identify normal spinal anatomy on sagittal and axial MRI without reference

Classify degenerative disc disease and spinal stenosis by level and severity descriptors

Differentiate spinal cord lesions by location, signal, and enhancement pattern

Describe vertebral fracture types and the imaging features that distinguish benign from pathologic fractures

Practice 40 spine cases and log misses with reasons

Summarize spinal infection and inflammatory conditions with their discriminating imaging features

Review spinal vascular lesions and post-operative spine appearances

Build a spine differential table organized by compartment (extradural, intradural extramedullary, intramedullary)

Complete 50 timed mixed spine cases and review all errors

Outline the Head and Neck blueprint into a checklist of subtopics weighted by likely exam emphasis

Map head and neck spaces and their contents using a self-drawn schematic

Identify normal neck anatomy on CT and MRI, including nodal levels

Practice 40 head and neck cases and log misses with reasons

Differentiate head and neck masses by space of origin, enhancement, and patient demographics

Review temporal bone, sinonasal, and orbital imaging patterns

Summarize head and neck cancer staging principles relevant to imaging interpretation

Complete 50 timed mixed head and neck cases and review all errors

Re-drill every logged miss across all three domains into a consolidated error notebook

Complete three full-length timed mixed-domain practice exams

Review high-yield summary sheets for each domain in a single consolidated pass

Identify remaining weak subtopics and target them with focused rapid review