Arab Board Radiology Part 1 study plan

Derive and apply the inverse square law, attenuation equations, and beam-hardening relationships to numeric problems

Compare x-ray tube components and generator types, explaining how kVp, mAs, and filtration affect the emitted spectrum

Reconstruct the CT data-acquisition chain from detector to image reconstruction, and distinguish filtered back-projection from iterative reconstruction

Calculate effective dose from given dose-length product and conversion factors, and rank common examinations by relative dose

State the dose limits and ALARA principles for occupational and public exposure, and list practical shielding and collimation measures

Explain the physics of MRI signal generation, contrast weighting, and common artifacts, and predict how parameter changes alter image contrast

Describe fluoroscopy and angiography equipment settings that reduce patient and operator dose

Differentiate the radiopharmaceuticals used in common nuclear medicine studies by mechanism, photon energy, and typical indication

Match interventional radiology procedures (angioplasty, embolization, drainage, biopsy) to their indications, contraindications, and major complications

Identify the deterministic and stochastic effects of ionizing radiation and relate them to tissue radiosensitivity

Map cross-sectional anatomy of the mediastinum, hila, and pleural spaces, and label these structures on blank diagrams

Describe the pathophysiology of consolidation, atelectasis, and interstitial lung disease and translate each into its radiographic pattern

Apply the silhouette sign and air bronchogram to localize given written chest radiograph descriptions

Classify mediastinal masses by compartment and list the most likely diagnosis for each compartment in adults versus children

Outline the workup and imaging findings of pulmonary embolism, aortic dissection, and cardiac chamber enlargement

Trace the anatomy of the biliary tree, pancreatic ductal system, and portal venous system and relate each to common obstructive patterns

Differentiate the imaging appearances of focal liver lesions (hemangioma, FNH, adenoma, HCC, metastasis) by enhancement pattern

Explain the pathophysiology and imaging findings of bowel obstruction, ischemia, and inflammatory bowel disease

Compare renal masses, cystic renal disease, and urinary tract obstruction by CT and ultrasound features

Describe the normal menstrual cycle and pelvic anatomy on ultrasound and MRI, and outline the imaging approach to adnexal masses

Classify fracture patterns and describe the stages of fracture healing and the signs of non-union on imaging

Identify the classic radiographic features of arthritis subtypes and bone tumors by location, margin, and matrix

Map the anatomy of the brain lobes, ventricles, cranial nerves, and major vascular territories on cross-sectional images

Distinguish intracranial hemorrhage types by location and CT appearance, and describe the imaging features of infarction by stage

Outline the imaging evaluation of stroke, head trauma, and spinal cord compression, and justify the first-line modality for each

Classify iodinated and gadolinium contrast agents by osmolality and structure, and state the risk factors and management of contrast-induced nephropathy

Describe the recognition and immediate management of anaphylactoid contrast reactions and nephrogenic systemic fibrosis risk

Apply BI-RADS categories to written mammographic and ultrasound descriptions and state the recommended follow-up for each

Explain the physics of mammography, including compression, grid use, and the principles of digital breast tomosynthesis

List age-specific imaging considerations and radiation-reduction strategies in pediatric imaging, and describe common pediatric emergencies

Rank all 12 domains by your measured accuracy from prior weeks and allocate remaining study hours to the three weakest

Complete at least 120 mixed-topic practice questions under timed conditions

Rewrite every missed concept as a one-sentence rule and re-test yourself on those rules after 48 hours

Rehearse the formula sheet, contrast-safety facts, and BI-RADS categories from memory without notes

Complete two full-length timed simulated exams and record section-level scores

Review only your documented weak-topic list and error log, not new material

Re-derive the core physics formulas and dose limits from memory twice with a 24-hour gap

Practice rapid image-pattern recognition on written vignettes to build pacing for the exam format