Arab Board OMFS Part 1 study plan
Arab Board OMFS Part 1 · Give each week a clear focus.
8 weeks · About 6 hours per week
Applied Basic Sciences (Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Microbiology)
Map the head and neck anatomy syllabus into a labeled checklist covering osteology, fascial spaces, cranial nerves V/VII/IX–XII, and vascular supply
Draw from memory the trigeminal and facial nerve branching patterns and self-correct against a verified reference
Describe the physiology of bone healing and calcium/phosphate homeostasis in your own words
List the cardinal features of acute and chronic inflammation and relate each to a surgical wound scenario
Your checkpoint
A one-page hand-drawn head-and-neck neurovascular map with ≥20 labeled structures and a written self-audit of errors
Applied Basic Sciences (Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Microbiology)
Summarize microbial virulence factors relevant to odontogenic and fascial space infections
Differentiate benign from malignant neoplasia using histologic criteria and explain metastasis pathways to cervical nodes
Explain wound healing phases and list factors that impair healing in the maxillofacial region
Write 10 original recall questions on basic science and answer them without notes
Your checkpoint
A 10-item self-written question set with model answers and a score log
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Sequence the clinical and radiographic workup for impacted third molars and state indications for removal
Outline the surgical steps and complications of odontogenic cyst enucleation and of apical surgery
Compare flap designs for access to the posterior mandible and justify each choice
Describe the management algorithm for osteomyelitis of the jaws and for MRONJ
Your checkpoint
A decision-tree flowchart for impacted third molar assessment and removal with listed risks
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery & Trauma and Maxillofacial Injuries
Classify maxillofacial fractures by anatomic region and state the diagnostic imaging of choice for each
Outline the principles of rigid internal fixation and load-sharing versus load-bearing fixation
Describe emergency airway and hemorrhage control priorities in panfacial trauma
Explain the management sequence for mandibular angle and condylar fractures
Your checkpoint
A timed 25-question mixed surgery-and-trauma self-test with a written error analysis
Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Diagnosis & General Surgery and Medicine as Applied to OMFS
Differentiate oral ulcerative, vesiculobullous, and white/red lesions by clinical and histopathologic features
Describe the diagnostic pathway for a patient with a persistent oral ulcer, including when to biopsy
Summarize perioperative management of diabetes, anticoagulation, and steroid therapy in surgical patients
List red-flag systemic conditions that present first in the oral cavity
Your checkpoint
A differential-diagnosis table for 8 oral mucosal presentations with next-step investigations
Anesthesia, Pain Control and Sedation & Orthognathic Surgery and Craniofacial Deformities
Compare local anesthetic agents, maximum doses, and management of local anesthetic toxicity
Explain sedation levels, monitoring standards, and airway rescue steps for moderate sedation
Describe the preoperative orthognathic workup including cephalometric analysis and model surgery principles
Outline common Le Fort I and sagittal split osteotomy indications and complications
Your checkpoint
A local anesthetic dosing and toxicity-management quick-reference card plus a 10-item sedation safety quiz
Dentistry and Restorative/Prosthodontic Considerations & Research Methodology, Biostatistics and Evidence-Based Practice
Explain how residual ridge anatomy and implant/prosthetic planning influence surgical decisions
Interpret sensitivity, specificity, predictive values, and confidence intervals in a clinical study abstract
Distinguish study designs and identify sources of bias in OMFS literature
Appraise one published OMFS study for validity and applicability to practice
Your checkpoint
A one-page critical appraisal of a single OMFS study using a structured checklist
Applied Basic Sciences (Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Microbiology) & Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery & Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Diagnosis & General Surgery and Medicine as Applied to OMFS & Anesthesia, Pain Control and Sedation & Trauma and Maxillofacial Injuries & Orthognathic Surgery and Craniofacial Deformities & Dentistry and Restorative/Prosthodontic Considerations & Research Methodology, Biostatistics and Evidence-Based Practice
Re-test every previously missed item and confirm correction on a second attempt
Complete two full-length timed mock exams under exam conditions
Review high-yield summaries for each domain in a single consolidation pass
Write a final weak-area list with a targeted review action for each
Your checkpoint
Two completed mock exam score sheets with a ranked weak-area remediation list
Milestones
Week 2: Score ≥70% on the self-written basic science question set and complete the neurovascular map from memory within 15 minutes
Week 4: Score ≥65% on the 25-question surgery-and-trauma self-test and correctly classify all major fracture patterns
Week 6: State maximum doses and toxicity management for all common local anesthetics without notes and score ≥80% on the sedation safety quiz
Week 8: Score ≥70% on both full-length mock exams with all previously missed items corrected on re-test