CBR AM study plan

Map the domain 1 blueprint into a one-page checklist covering risk stratification, contraindications, and required preoperative workup elements

Explain the purpose and interpretation of each routine preoperative laboratory and imaging study ordered before bariatric surgery

Differentiate absolute from relative contraindications and rehearse how you would document a decision to proceed or defer

Compare candidate selection criteria across sleeve gastrectomy, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, and adjustable banding in a written comparison table

Complete 60 practice questions on preoperative assessment and log every missed concept with the reason for the miss

Describe the anatomic and physiologic changes produced by each bariatric procedure and link them to postoperative risk

Outline the preoperative preparation pathway for a patient with a BMI above 50, including medical optimization and team coordination

Sequence the key intraoperative and immediate postoperative steps of sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass in your own words

Identify which preoperative findings must be communicated to the surgical team before the case begins

Answer 40 mixed domain 1 and 2 questions and re-teach each missed item aloud in under two minutes

Build a preoperative medication hold and adjustment table for anticoagulants, antihyperglycemics, and antihypertensives

Explain anesthesia risk considerations specific to patients with obesity, including airway and aspiration risk

Describe perioperative venous thromboembolism prophylaxis strategies and the reasoning behind each component

Link common comorbidities such as type 2 diabetes and obstructive sleep apnea to concrete changes in the surgical plan

Complete 50 practice questions spanning domains 2 and 6 and categorize each error as knowledge gap or misread

Outline the staged postoperative diet progression from clear liquids through solid food with timing and rationale for each stage

Identify micronutrient supplementation requirements after sleeve gastrectomy and after gastric bypass and explain why they differ

Recognize the presenting signs of the most common early postoperative complications and state the immediate next step for each

Differentiate dumping syndrome from hypoglycemia and from food intolerance based on timing and symptoms

Answer 60 practice questions on nutrition and postoperative care and score at least 75 percent

Create a differential list for abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting at one week, one month, and six months after surgery

Explain the evaluation pathway for suspected anastomotic leak, stricture, and internal hernia in order of urgency

Describe screening and counseling approaches for depression, binge eating, and alcohol use before and after surgery

Practice motivational interviewing responses to a patient expressing regret or unrealistic expectations after surgery

Complete 50 practice questions on domains 4 and 5 and write a two-sentence rationale for every answer choice

Build a monitoring schedule for nutritional deficiencies, including which labs to check and how often at 3, 6, 12, and 24 months

Explain long-term weight regain evaluation, including anatomic, dietary, behavioral, and hormonal contributors

Describe the pharmacology of commonly used agents after bariatric surgery and how altered absorption affects drug choice

Outline behavioral support structures that improve long-term adherence and identify when to refer for specialty care

Answer 60 practice questions across domains 5, 6, and 7 and review every missed item against a primary guideline

Design a quality improvement cycle for an ambulatory bariatric program, including a measurable aim, an intervention, and a review interval

Identify safety and operational standards for the ambulatory setting, including staffing, equipment, and emergency preparedness

Explain how program accreditation and outcome tracking requirements shape daily operations

Describe strategies for improving patient retention and follow-up attendance and how to measure their effect

Complete 50 practice questions on domains 7 and 8 and record your accuracy by domain

Complete two full-length timed practice exams under test-day conditions and record your score for each domain

Re-teach the three weakest topics from your error log without notes until each explanation is accurate

Review every flagged item from weeks 1 through 7 and confirm each is now understood

Build a one-page quick-reference summary of high-yield thresholds, lab intervals, and complication timelines

Set a final review schedule for the last 72 hours before the exam that prioritizes your two lowest-scoring domains