AOBOO Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology-HNS study plan

Map the corneal layers and anterior segment anatomy from epithelium through endothelium, and recite the layers aloud without notes

Differentiate bacterial, fungal, acanthamoeba, and viral keratitis by risk factors, clinical signs, and first-line management

Outline the workup and treatment ladder for dry eye disease and ocular surface inflammation

Practice 20 anterior segment vignettes and log every missed concept into an error journal

Trace the auditory pathway from cochlea to cortex and identify lesion sites for each pattern of hearing loss

Distinguish conductive from sensorineural hearing loss using tuning fork tests and audiogram interpretation

Compare vertigo syndromes (BPPV, vestibular neuritis, Meniere disease, vestibular schwannoma) by timing, triggers, and exam findings

Perform canalith repositioning sequence steps from memory and state indications for each

Complete 25 otology/neurotology questions and categorize errors by mechanism

Stage head and neck cancers by TNM for oral cavity, larynx, and oropharynx and state treatment implications of each stage

Differentiate benign from malignant thyroid nodules and outline indications for FNA versus surgery

Sequence the management of airway emergencies including stridor, epiglottitis, and bilateral vocal cord paralysis

Explain workup of hoarseness and the differential for a neck mass in adults and children

Answer 25 head/neck and laryngology questions under timed conditions

Classify retinal vascular disorders (CRVO, BRVO, CRAO, diabetic retinopathy) by findings and management

Differentiate retinal detachment types and state urgency and repair approach for each

Interpret OCT and fluorescein angiography patterns for common macular disease

Describe management of vitreous hemorrhage and endophthalmitis including timing of intervention

Complete 25 posterior segment questions and review every miss

Map sinonasal anatomy and ostiomeatal complex and relate each to surgical landmarks

Apply diagnostic criteria for allergic rhinitis and chronic rhinosinusitis and select appropriate therapy

Outline indications, contraindications, and complications of functional endoscopic sinus surgery

Distinguish orbital versus sinus complications of rhinosinusitis and state management priorities

Complete 20 rhinology/allergy questions with rationale for each answer

Differentiate open-angle versus angle-closure glaucoma by presentation, gonioscopy, and initial management

Interpret visual field patterns and identify localization for optic nerve versus chiasmal versus retrochiasmal lesions

Recognize pupil abnormalities (Horner, Adie, afferent pupillary defect) and map each to its pathway

List common eyelid and orbital lesions with indications for biopsy or excision

Complete 20 glaucoma/neuro-ophthalmology/oculoplastics questions

Sequence management of pediatric airway emergencies including croup, epiglottitis, and foreign body aspiration

Differentiate common pediatric otologic conditions (otitis media, cholesteatoma, hearing screening failures) and their referral thresholds

Outline reconstructive principles for facial lacerations, grafts, and local flaps

Describe cleft lip/palate timing and multidisciplinary care milestones

Complete 20 pediatric and facial plastic questions

Integrate osteopathic principles into perioperative risk assessment and patient positioning decisions

Review perioperative care essentials including antibiotic prophylaxis, DVT prevention, and anesthesia risk

Re-drill all prior error journals and re-test the two weakest domains from weeks 1-7

Complete two full-length mixed practice exams under timed conditions

Build a final high-yield review sheet of the 30 most-missed concepts