ABR Pediatric Radiology study plan

Build a lesion-localization framework that maps pediatric neuro presentations to compartment (extra-axial, intra-axial, intraventricular, osseous) before naming a diagnosis

Differentiate the imaging signatures of congenital and neonatal brain injury patterns, including hypoxic-ischemic injury in term versus preterm infants

Classify pediatric brain tumors by age peak and anatomic location, and state the two or three findings that most change management for each

Distinguish infectious, demyelinating, and metabolic white matter processes using distribution, diffusion restriction, and enhancement pattern

Interpret pediatric spine imaging by separating dysraphism, tethered cord, and acquired cord signal abnormality, listing the sequence that best shows each

Evaluate a child with seizures or developmental delay by selecting an appropriate protocol and justifying contrast, sedation, and radiation trade-offs

Identify normal thymus, airway, and lung development variants that mimic pediatric thoracic disease

Compare neonatal and older-child chest radiograph patterns of respiratory distress, naming the findings that distinguish them

Analyze congenital heart disease imaging by linking segmental anatomy to expected shunt physiology and postoperative appearances

Assess pediatric pulmonary vascular and interstitial disease using distribution, laterality, and ancillary findings rather than pattern name alone

Differentiate the common causes of pediatric abdominal pain by location, age, and the single most specific imaging finding for each

Evaluate neonatal bowel obstruction and malrotation with a structured approach that states when contrast or surgery becomes urgent

Characterize pediatric renal and hepatobiliary masses by age, laterality, calcification, and vascular involvement to build a defensible differential

Distinguish inflammatory bowel disease, appendicitis, and intussusception using ultrasound-first logic and stated escalation criteria

Classify pediatric musculoskeletal lesions using the age-based and location-based approach that separates benign from aggressive appearances

Differentiate developmental hip dysplasia, Legg-Calve-Perthes, and slipped capital femoral epiphysis by age, radiographic projection, and measurement

Evaluate pediatric trauma series for fracture patterns that imply non-accidental injury, specifying which findings require a skeletal survey and when

Interpret bone and soft tissue infection and tumor imaging by using marrow signal, periosteal reaction, and soft tissue extent to separate them

Compare pediatric radiation dose metrics and apply the principles that most reduce dose in fluoroscopy, CT, and nuclear medicine studies

Select the appropriate pediatric nuclear medicine study for common indications and state the expected normal and abnormal findings

Justify pediatric interventional decisions for vascular access, abscess drainage, and sclerotherapy, including sedation and complication considerations

Assess procedural complications and recognize their expected post-procedure imaging appearance

Re-derive the neuroanatomy landmarks and ventricular relationships that are commonly misidentified on pediatric studies

Synthesize neuro and interventional material into a rapid-recall summary that consolidates overlapping content

Re-audit personal error logs to rank the two weakest content areas and rebuild each from foundational anatomy upward

Integrate thoracic and abdominal imaging by tracing how systemic disease appears in both compartments, such as cystic fibrosis, lymphoma, and vascular malformations

Practice image-search efficiency by limiting each case to a 60-second structured read before committing to an answer

Refine differentials by stating the discriminator that changes management for the five diagnoses most often confused in your log

Simulate the exam under timed conditions across all five domains and record domain-level performance

Review every missed item by restating the underlying principle rather than the specific question

Consolidate high-yield pediatric developmental milestones, normal variants, and dose thresholds into a final recall sheet

Verify readiness by confirming that no domain falls below a defensible accuracy threshold before test day