Iran General Surgery Board Exam study guide
Iran General Surgery Board Exam · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The General Surgery Specialty Board Examination (بورد تخصصی جراحی عمومی) is the national certifying assessment that graduates of Iranian general surgery residency programs must pass to be recognized as specialist (متخصص) surgeons and to obtain an independent practice licence. It is administered under the authority of the Iranian Ministry of Health and Medical Education through the relevant board and testing body; this page is an independent study resource and has no official affiliation with those organizations. The Iran General Surgery Board Exam study guide has 12 sections and about 2,960 words.
01Basic Sciences as Applied to Surgery
Basic Sciences as Applied to Surgery tests whether you can translate anatomy, physiology, pathology, microbiology, pharmacology, immunology, and perioperative nutrition into bedside decisions. The board favors mechanisms and numbers that change management, not isolated facts.
322 words, about 2 min02Preoperative, Perioperative and Postoperative Care
Preoperative, Perioperative and Postoperative Care tests risk stratification, anesthesia coordination, infection prevention, wound care, critical care, and recognition of complications. The exam expects you to know which tests change management and which merely delay surgery.
294 words, about 1 min03Trauma and Surgical Critical Care
Trauma and Surgical Critical Care tests the primary survey, triage, damage control, thoracic and abdominal injury, burns, shock, and resuscitation. Answers must follow ATLS priorities and physiology.
278 words, about 1 min04Gastrointestinal Tract and Abdominal Wall
Gastrointestinal Tract and Abdominal Wall covers esophageal, gastric, small bowel, colorectal, appendiceal, hernia, and anorectal disease. The exam tests pattern recognition, staging, and when to operate.
259 words, about 1 min05Hepatobiliary, Pancreatic and Splenic Disease
Hepatobiliary, Pancreatic and Splenic Disease tests liver anatomy and function, biliary obstruction, pancreatitis, splenic indications, and portal hypertension. Numbers and severity scores drive decisions.
250 words, about 1 min06Endocrine Surgery
Endocrine Surgery tests thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, pancreatic and gastrointestinal neuroendocrine tumors, and breast disease. The exam focuses on preoperative localization, indications, and avoiding complications.
240 words, about 1 min07Vascular Surgery
Vascular Surgery tests arterial and venous disease, aneurysms, peripheral ischemia, vascular access, and lymphatic disorders. The exam rewards anatomic localization and threshold-based intervention.
245 words, about 1 min08Thoracic Surgery
Thoracic Surgery covers lung, pleura, mediastinum, chest wall, esophagus, and trachea. The exam tests staging, pleural physiology, and emergency thoracic procedures.
207 words, about 1 min09Pediatric Surgery
Pediatric Surgery tests congenital anomalies, pediatric trauma, oncology, and neonatal surgical conditions. Physiology differs by age, and congenital lesions present in predictable windows.
201 words, about 1 min10Transplantation and Surgical Oncology
Transplantation and Surgical Oncology tests donor and recipient selection, immunosuppression, rejection, and oncologic principles including multidisciplinary care. The exam links immunology to clinical outcomes.
211 words, about 1 min11Minimally Invasive and Emerging Surgical Techniques
Minimally Invasive and Emerging Surgical Techniques tests laparoscopy, robotic surgery, endoscopy, and interventional procedures, including physiology and complications. Pneumoperitoneum with CO2 causes hypercapnia, respiratory acidosis, increased intra-abdominal pressure, reduced venous return, and vagal bradycardia; adjust ventilation and watch hemodynamics.
220 words, about 1 min12Ethics, Professionalism, Patient Safety and Health Law
Ethics, Professionalism, Patient Safety and Health Law tests consent, error disclosure, quality improvement, communication, and Iranian medical regulations. The exam expects principled reasoning, not slogans.
233 words, about 1 min