Arab Board Radiology Final Written study plan

List the top 30 neuroradiology diagnoses by frequency and outline their key imaging features from memory

Differentiate intra-axial from extra-axial lesions using location, CSF cleft, and gray-matter buckle on 20 practice cases

Build a one-page decision tree for ring-enhancing brain lesions

Label the cranial nerves on cross-sectional images and state one landmark per nerve

Classify spinal cord lesions by location (intramedullary, intradural extramedullary, extradural) and give three causes per compartment

Interpret head and neck spaces on CT by tracing fascial planes on 10 cases

Practice 15 timed brain MRI cases and record accuracy and time per case

Summarize stroke and hemorrhage imaging timelines and thresholds in a single timeline sheet

Categorize diffuse lung disease by pattern (reticular, nodular, ground-glass, cystic) with three causes per pattern

Apply the Fleischner-style approach to solitary pulmonary nodules by size and morphology across 15 examples

Distinguish the five main mediastinal compartments and list typical masses in each

Compare CTPA, V/Q, and D-dimer pathways for suspected pulmonary embolism

Outline cardiac CT and MRI sequences and match each to its clinical indication

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

Map the biliary and pancreatic ductal anatomy and list causes of ductal dilatation

Classify bowel obstruction, ischemia, and perforation on CT with key signs for each

Grade renal and adrenal lesions using established reporting categories

Build a systematic approach to the acute abdomen and rank differentials by location and patient age

Distinguish benign from malignant adnexal masses using morphology and contrast behavior

Outline prostate, bladder, and uterine cancer staging by key imaging landmarks

Interpret hysterosalpingography and pelvic floor imaging findings in 10 examples

Classify bone lesions by age, location, margin, and matrix using the mnemonic-based approach

Grade fracture patterns and joint instability on radiographs and MRI in 15 cases

Apply BI-RADS categories to 20 mammography and ultrasound cases and justify each assignment

Compare screening mammography, tomosynthesis, and MRI for breast cancer screening by indication

Distinguish pediatric from adult imaging patterns in chest, abdomen, and brain across 15 cases

Identify child-specific safety considerations including radiation dose reduction and sedation alternatives

Outline indications, contraindications, and complications for the five most common IR procedures

Match embolization agents and techniques to clinical scenarios such as hemorrhage and tumor

Match common radiopharmaceuticals to their clinical indications and normal biodistribution

Calculate dose, exposure, and shielding relationships using the inverse square law and half-value layer

List the key ALARA, justification, and optimization principles and apply them to three scenarios

Summarize quality improvement, error classification, and communication standards in radiology

Complete a full mixed-domain mock exam and review every incorrect answer