Arab Board Pediatrics Final Written study plan

Map the well-child visit schedule, growth-chart interpretation, and developmental surveillance milestones into a one-page reference sheet

List and explain the routine newborn screening panel, vitamin K prophylaxis, and hepatitis B immunization timing from memory

Differentiate physiologic jaundice from pathologic hyperbilirubinemia using age-in-hours nomogram thresholds and list red-flag features

Outline initial stabilization steps for a newborn with respiratory distress, including APGAR scoring and thermal and glucose management

Compare preterm versus term nutritional requirements and calculate a sample feeding regimen for a 1.5 kg infant

Describe the classification, workup, and initial management of neonatal sepsis including lumbar puncture indications

Explain common congenital anomalies detected at birth (cleft palate, developmental dysplasia of the hip, undescended testis) and their referral pathways

Practice 30 mixed general-pediatrics and neonatology questions and log every missed concept

Interpret pediatric ECG patterns for common congenital lesions and list the seven classic cyanotic heart defects with their key findings

Differentiate innocent from pathologic murmurs by timing, location, and associated signs

Classify asthma severity and step-up therapy according to current pediatric asthma guidelines

Explain the diagnosis and management of bronchiolitis, croup, and community-acquired pneumonia in children

Build a comparison table of cystic fibrosis diagnostic criteria and pulmonary function findings

Outline the evaluation of failure to thrive including anthropometric criteria and first-line investigations

Describe the approach to neonatal cholestasis and differentiate biliary atresia from other causes of prolonged jaundice

Explain the diagnostic criteria and management of diabetic ketoacidosis in children, including fluid and insulin protocols

Differentiate short stature causes (constitutional delay, growth hormone deficiency, hypothyroidism, celiac disease) using growth velocity and screening tests

Review congenital hypothyroidism screening and thyroid function interpretation in infants

Classify nephrotic syndrome and outline the steroid-response definitions and indications for renal biopsy

Explain the workup of hematuria and proteinuria in children and identify when to refer

Describe the evaluation and acute management of a child with a first febrile seizure versus status epilepticus

Differentiate the major pediatric headache red flags and indications for neuroimaging

Outline the approach to a child with developmental regression or suspected neuromuscular disorder

List the primary immunodeficiency red flags and the initial screening tests for suspected humoral and cellular defects

Explain the interpretation of a complete blood count with differential in a child with suspected malignancy or infection

Describe the initial workup and urgency of referral for suspected leukemia and lymphoma in a child with pallor, bruising, or lymphadenopathy

Differentiate the common childhood exanthems and their isolation and treatment requirements

Review the immunization schedule and contraindications for live vaccines in immunocompromised children

Apply a systematic approach to pediatric poisoning including toxidrome recognition and antidote selection

Outline pediatric advanced life support rhythms and the corresponding first-line interventions

Describe the assessment and initial management of a child presenting with altered mental status or shock

Differentiate normal adolescent development from warning signs of depression, eating disorders, and substance use

Explain the evaluation of a child with suspected autism spectrum disorder or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

Complete two full-length timed mock examinations under exam conditions

Review every missed question and categorize errors by domain and by knowledge versus reasoning failure

Revisit the highest-yield summaries created in weeks 1 through 7 and re-quiz weak areas

Consolidate a final one-page list of high-frequency facts and formulas for last-minute review