Arab Board Internal Medicine Part 1 study plan

Map the 12% Cardiology blueprint into a checklist of subtopics and rank them by expected yield

Explain the pathophysiology and guideline-based management of acute coronary syndromes from memory

Interpret 12-lead ECGs for ischemia, infarction, and conduction blocks using a structured reading routine

Compare heart failure with reduced versus preserved ejection fraction on diagnosis, drugs, and monitoring

Diagnose and stage valvular heart disease and pericardial disease from clinical vignettes

Apply anticoagulation and rate/rhythm control decisions in atrial fibrillation to case scenarios

Classify obstructive, restrictive, and vascular lung disease and select first-line therapy for each

Interpret arterial blood gases and spirometry values to distinguish respiratory acidosis, alkalosis, and obstructive patterns

Differentiate the major causes of acute and chronic liver injury using pattern recognition of liver enzymes

Outline the diagnostic pathway and management of upper and lower gastrointestinal bleeding

Explain the workup and treatment of inflammatory bowel disease and malabsorption syndromes

Apply screening and surveillance rules for viral hepatitis and hepatocellular carcinoma

Calculate and interpret acid-base disorders using the anion gap and compensation formulas

Select fluid and electrolyte correction strategies for hyponatremia, hyperkalemia, and acute kidney injury

Stage chronic kidney disease and identify indications for dialysis referral

Diagnose and initiate management of thyroid disease and adrenal disorders

Apply glycemic targets and drug selection in type 2 diabetes to patient scenarios

Evaluate anemia by red cell indices and select the appropriate confirmatory tests

Classify hematologic malignancies and outline initial diagnostic workup for each

Recognize oncologic emergencies and state the first-line intervention for each

Choose empiric antimicrobial therapy for common infections and adjust for resistance patterns

Apply isolation, prophylaxis, and vaccination principles to hospital and outpatient scenarios

Interpret autoantibody panels and apply classification criteria for common rheumatologic diseases

Outline the management of acute arthritis and systemic vasculitis

Localize neurologic lesions using history and focused examination findings

Distinguish stroke subtypes and apply acute management and secondary prevention rules

Recognize and manage status epilepticus and common neuromuscular emergencies

Apply geriatric principles including polypharmacy review, falls risk, and delirium assessment

Select and monitor medications using pharmacokinetic and adverse-effect reasoning

Calculate sensitivity, specificity, predictive values, and likelihood ratios from a 2x2 table

Interpret confidence intervals, p-values, and study designs to appraise a clinical trial

Apply informed consent, capacity assessment, and confidentiality rules to ethical scenarios

Re-test every domain using timed mixed-format questions and log accuracy by domain

Rewrite condensed notes for the three weakest domains identified by accuracy data

Drill high-frequency calculations and formulas until each is completed accurately in under 60 seconds

Simulate a full timed exam session and review every incorrect item with a written correction