Iraqi Board Pediatrics study plan

Build a one-page growth chart reference covering WHO and CDC weight-for-age, length/height-for-age, and BMI-for-age cutoffs, then interpret five plotted growth patterns (stunting, wasting, faltering, catch-up, obesity) aloud without notes

List and explain the developmental milestones at 2, 4, 6, 9, 12, 18, and 24 months across gross motor, fine motor, language, and social domains, then answer 20 milestone questions with at least 85% accuracy

Differentiate physiologic from pathologic causes of short stature and failure to thrive by writing a structured differential for each and stating the first three investigations for each

Summarize the Iraqi and WHO immunization schedule in a single timeline table and flag the antigens and timing that differ, noting contraindications and catch-up rules

Explain the components and scoring of a routine well-child visit (growth plotting, vision and hearing screening, anemia and lead screening indications, anticipatory guidance) in a written 10-point checklist

Describe the normal newborn examination sequence and identify 15 common normal variants (milia, Epstein pearls, Mongolian spots, capillary hemangiomas, physiologic jaundice, breast engorgement, vaginal discharge) and distinguish each from a pathologic mimic

Explain neonatal resuscitation algorithm steps in order, including initial assessment, positive pressure ventilation, chest compressions, and medications, and state the indications and ratios for each

Classify neonatal jaundice by timing and mechanism, state the exchange transfusion and phototherapy thresholds framework, and outline the workup of prolonged jaundice beyond 14 days

Differentiate respiratory distress syndrome, transient tachypnea of the newborn, meconium aspiration syndrome, and congenital pneumonia by onset, exam, and chest radiograph pattern

Outline preterm care essentials: thermoregulation, feeding advancement, apnea of prematurity, and retinopathy of prematurity screening timing

Build a syndrome-based table of common pediatric infections (fever without focus, pneumonia, meningitis, urinary tract infection, gastroenteritis, exanthems) listing the most likely pathogen by age group and the first-line empiric antibiotic with dose

Explain the primary immunodeficiency red flags and the initial screening tests (complete blood count with differential, immunoglobulin levels, lymphocyte subsets, complement, nitroblue tetrazolium or dihydrorhodamine test) and when to refer

Interpret the tuberculin skin test and interferon-gamma release assay in a vaccinated child and state the criteria for latent tuberculosis treatment in children

Summarize the indications, schedule, and contraindications of the routine childhood vaccines and explain the approach to a child with a vaccine reaction or a missed dose

Distinguish bacterial from viral meningitis using cerebrospinal fluid parameters and state the dexamethasone and antibiotic timing decisions

Differentiate the seven classic congenital heart lesions (ventricular septal defect, atrial septal defect, patent ductus arteriosus, tetralogy of Fallot, transposition, tricuspid atresia, total anomalous pulmonary venous return) by cyanosis, pulmonary vascular markings, and murmur

Explain the pathophysiology and emergency management of hypercyanotic spells, duct-dependent lesions, and congestive heart failure in infants

Interpret pediatric electrocardiograms for rate, axis, intervals, hypertrophy, and common arrhythmias, and state age-specific normal ranges

Describe the presentation and initial management of Kawasaki disease, rheumatic fever, myocarditis, and infective endocarditis, including which require urgent cardiology referral

Classify asthma severity and control, write a stepwise controller and reliever plan, and demonstrate correct inhaler and spacer technique with age-appropriate device selection

Differentiate bronchiolitis, croup, epiglottitis, foreign body aspiration, and bacterial tracheitis by presentation, examination findings, and first-line management

Explain the diagnostic criteria and dietary management of celiac disease, including serology, when to biopsy, and the gluten challenge rule

Outline the approach to a child with chronic diarrhea, failure to thrive, and suspected malabsorption, including stool studies and the indications for endoscopy

Summarize neonatal cholestasis red flags and the urgent workup for biliary atresia, including the Kasai timing window, and differentiate from physiologic jaundice

Differentiate febrile seizure, epilepsy syndromes, and status epilepticus by definition and management, and state the first-line and second-line anticonvulsant doses for status epilepticus

Explain the approach to a child with developmental delay or regression, including when to order neuroimaging, electroencephalography, metabolic testing, and genetic testing

Outline the evaluation and management of diabetic ketoacidosis in children, including fluid and insulin protocols, cerebral edema warning signs, and monitoring intervals

Differentiate short stature, precocious puberty, congenital hypothyroidism, and type 1 diabetes by presentation, initial investigations, and treatment principles

Describe the presentation and emergency management of congenital adrenal hyperplasia and hypoglycemia in the newborn and older child

Classify nephrotic syndrome and acute glomerulonephritis by presentation, urinalysis, complement levels, and indications for biopsy, and state the steroid regimen for minimal change disease

Differentiate the causes of hematuria and proteinuria by pattern and explain when to refer to pediatric nephrology

Explain the initial evaluation of anemia in children using red cell indices and reticulocyte count, and state the management of iron deficiency anemia including dosing and follow-up

Outline the presentation, initial workup, and emergency management of acute lymphoblastic leukemia, lymphoma, and Wilms tumor, including tumor lysis syndrome prophylaxis

Interpret a complete blood count with differential in a child with petechiae or bruising and differentiate immune thrombocytopenia from leukemia and hemolytic uremic syndrome

Apply a systematic primary survey to pediatric trauma, shock, and respiratory failure, and state weight-based fluid bolus and drug doses for resuscitation

Outline the management of common pediatric poisonings (paracetamol, organophosphates, iron, hydrocarbons, opioids) including antidotes and the role of activated charcoal

Differentiate juvenile idiopathic arthritis subtypes and explain the initial workup of a child with a limp or joint swelling, including when to suspect septic arthritis

Describe the presentation and initial management of anaphylaxis, including adrenaline dosing by weight and observation periods

Summarize common genetic inheritance patterns and the red flags for autism spectrum disorder and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, including referral pathways