Arab Board Pediatrics Part 1 study plan

Map the Domain 1 syllabus into a one-page outline covering anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, embryology, and genetics weightings

Explain core embryology of the heart, neural tube, kidney, and gut with a labeled hand-drawn sketch for each

Describe fluid-electrolyte and acid-base physiology and apply it to two worked clinical scenarios

List the major metabolic pathways (glycolysis, urea cycle, fatty acid oxidation) and the deficiency disorder for each

Solve 40 mixed basic-science questions and log the reason for every wrong answer by subtopic

Compare autosomal dominant, autosomal recessive, X-linked, and mitochondrial inheritance patterns using pedigree examples

Define the standard growth charts (WHO/CDC), interpret weight-for-age, height-for-age, and BMI percentiles, and classify failure to thrive

Outline the major developmental milestones by age band (gross motor, fine motor, language, social)

Apply developmental screening tools (e.g., Denver II categories) to three written case vignettes and state the next step

Explain neonatal resuscitation principles (NRP algorithm: initial steps, PPV, compressions, medications) in sequence

Differentiate neonatal jaundice by timing, mechanism, and management thresholds

List causes and initial management of neonatal respiratory distress by gestational age

Interpret a written description of an ECG (rate, rhythm, axis, intervals, hypertrophy) for 10 pediatric tracings

Classify congenital heart lesions by cyanotic vs acyanotic and by shunt physiology

Describe the pathophysiology and management of common acquired heart disease (Kawasaki, rheumatic fever, myocarditis)

Identify neonatal sepsis risk factors, common organisms, and empiric antibiotic choices

Differentiate asthma, bronchiolitis, and pneumonia by presentation, investigation, and treatment in written cases

Interpret spirometry patterns (obstructive vs restrictive) from numeric data

Outline the approach to chronic diarrhea, malabsorption, and cow's milk protein allergy

Describe neonatal cholestasis vs physiologic jaundice and the workup of conjugated hyperbilirubinemia

Classify nephrotic syndrome and acute glomerulonephritis and state indications for renal biopsy

Apply the workup of hematuria, proteinuria, and urinary tract infection including imaging indications

Interpret growth-velocity data to distinguish constitutional delay from growth hormone deficiency

Outline the presentation and management of diabetic ketoacidosis and congenital hypothyroidism

Classify pediatric anemias by MCV and describe the workup of microcytic and hemolytic anemia

Outline the initial approach to a child with suspected leukemia or lymphoma including urgent labs

Describe the primary immunodeficiency categories and their screening tests

Explain the childhood immunization schedule logic and common vaccine contraindications

Differentiate febrile seizure, epilepsy syndromes, and meningitis by presentation and first-line management

Outline the pediatric basic and advanced life support sequence from written scenarios

Describe the approach to the acutely poisoned child and to common pediatric emergencies (DKA, status asthmaticus, shock)

Complete a full-length timed mixed mock exam and review every incorrect item