Iraqi Board Radiology study guide
Iraqi Board Radiology · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The Iraqi Board in Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology) - البورد العراقي في الأشعة التشخيصية - is the national specialty qualification for physicians who intend to practise as consultant diagnostic radiologists within Iraq's health system. It is aimed at medical graduates who have completed internship and are entering or already enrolled in a structured radiology training programme; the credential certifies that a candidate can independently interpret studies across the full breadth of diagnostic imaging and understands the physics, safety and basic-science foundations of the specialty. The Iraqi Board Radiology study guide has 12 sections and about 3,122 words.
01Physics, Instrumentation and Radiation Safety
The physics, instrumentation and radiation safety domain tests whether you can connect X-ray tube physics to image quality and to the dose a patient receives. Expect calculations using the inverse square law, half-value layer and CT dose indices, plus practical MRI and ultrasound safety.
307 words, about 2 min02Anatomy, Embryology and Physiology Relevant to Imaging
Anatomy, embryology and physiology questions reward a three-dimensional model in your head. The exam tests whether you can place a lesion in the correct segment, explain a congenital anomaly from its embryological origin, and use physiological principles to predict imaging behaviour.
304 words, about 2 min03Pathology and Basic Sciences Relevant to Radiology
Pathology and basic sciences underpin every imaging sign. This domain tests mechanisms: why an abscess has a rim, why an infarct is wedge-shaped, how tumours spread, and what staging and grading actually mean.
255 words, about 1 min04Chest and Cardiothoracic Imaging
Chest and cardiothoracic imaging tests a structured search pattern, recognition of classic patterns, and safe triage of emergencies. Expect plain film interpretation, CT patterns of diffuse lung disease, and CT pulmonary angiography.
255 words, about 1 min05Abdominal and Gastrointestinal Imaging
Abdominal and gastrointestinal imaging rewards protocol knowledge and a search for transition points. The exam tests CT phase selection, recognition of obstruction and perforation, and characterisation of focal liver lesions.
249 words, about 1 min06Genitourinary and Obstetric/Gynaecological Imaging
Genitourinary and obstetric/gynaecological imaging tests safe decision-making in pregnancy, characterisation of renal and adnexal masses, and recognition of obstetric emergencies. A solid enhancing renal mass is renal cell carcinoma until proven otherwise; clear cell tumours are hypervascular.
273 words, about 1 min07Musculoskeletal Imaging
Musculoskeletal imaging tests accurate fracture description, recognition of tumour patterns by age and location, and distinction of arthritis types. MRI interpretation of marrow and ligament injury is increasingly examined.
271 words, about 1 min08Neuroradiology: Brain, Spine, Head and Neck
Neuroradiology tests rapid triage of stroke and haemorrhage, accurate spinal emergency recognition, and a systematic approach to head and neck lesions. Non-contrast CT excludes haemorrhage in acute stroke; early signs include loss of the insular ribbon, loss of grey-white differentiation and a hyperdense vessel.
252 words, about 1 min09Breast Imaging
Breast imaging tests systematic mammographic interpretation, appropriate use of ultrasound and MRI, and correct BI-RADS communication. Screening uses two views, craniocaudal and mediolateral oblique; comparison with prior films is essential.
223 words, about 1 min10Paediatric Imaging
Paediatric imaging tests age-appropriate technique, recognition of congenital and acquired emergencies, and radiation protection tailored to children. Use the lowest dose that answers the question: weight-based kVp and mAs, ultrasound first where possible, and avoid adult CT protocols.
223 words, about 1 min11Vascular, Interventional and Emergency Radiology
Vascular, interventional and emergency radiology tests procedural knowledge, recognition of active bleeding, and safe emergency decision-making. The Seldinger technique uses needle, guidewire, catheter and sheath; catheter size is measured in French, wire diameter in inches.
227 words, about 1 min12Nuclear Medicine, Molecular Imaging and Contrast Media Safety
Nuclear medicine, molecular imaging and contrast media safety tests radiopharmaceutical behaviour, common scan indications and the prevention and management of contrast reactions. FDG is a glucose analogue; normal uptake is seen in brain, myocardium, kidneys and bladder.
283 words, about 1 min