Neurology Study Guide: Oral Board Examination Review

ISBN-13: 9780387955650 / Angielski / Miękka / 2005 / 244 str.

Teresella H. Gondolo

Opis

TheideaofabooktohelpneurologistspreparefortheoralpartoftheNeurologyBoard Examination stemmed from numerous exchanges with colleagues on how they prepared for this important exam. Nobody seemed to have the magic formula to maximize their chancesofpassingandtherewerewidedisparitiesofopiniononwhattheyconsideredthe best preparation. Some recommendations were based on often inaccurate impressions, otherswerethedistortedproductoftheirstressfulexperiencewhiletakingthetest.Onone thing everyoneseemed to agree: Thereisnot asinglebook availablethatsystematically addressesthespecificsofthiscruciallyimportanttest. The task was daunting because the scope of knowledge required to pass the test isas wideasthefieldofclinicalneurologyitself.Tomakeitrelevanttotheexperienceofthe test it was clear that a good preparation needed to be based on practical advice on the technical aspects of the exam as well as on the proper attitude in taking it. Moreover, fillingavoidinthecurrentneurologyliterature, anadequatepreparationhadtobebased oncasesandtheirdiscussiononevidence-basedclinicalliterature. Although primarily conceived for neurologists preparing for part 2 of the exam, this bookintendstoprovideinterestingcase-basedmaterialtopracticingadultandchildn- rologists, educators, academicians, supervisors, residents, andmedicalstudents. The book is divided into two parts. Part 1 is devoted to practical tips on the exam's structure, itsetiquette, andpreparation.Particularemphasisisplacedonreasonsforfailing the exam. Part 2 concerns itself with the adult and pediatric vignettes part of the oral Board. Each vignette is presented in a format similar to the one candidates find at the exam. The case is then comprehensively formulated with a differential diagnosis, most likely diagnosis, and treatment recommendations. Where relevant, potential pitfalls, dos and don'ts, musts and shoulds, and frequently asked questions complement the case discussion. TERESELLAGONDOLO, MD Foreword WhatmanyNeurologyresidentsdonotrealizeisthattheyarepreparingfortheoralboard examinationeveryday.Presentationsatrounds, atconferences, andeveninformaldisc- sions regarding differential diagnosis and potential treatmentplansarethe"stuff"ofthe oralboards.Anxietyabouttheboards, however, iscommontoalmostalltrainees.Andis doesn't seem to get better even with increasing clinical experience. One reason for this anxietyisthattheBoardsareshroudedbyaveilofanecdotalexperiencesandmyth, passed down with a variable degree of embellishmentand probably alotof inaccuracy.Infact, theyareahighlystructuredandpracticalexerciseinassuringthebasiccompetencenewly mintedNeurologists.

Spis treści

Part I: (1) General Information. (2) The Live Patient Examination. (3) Adult and Pediatric Vignettes. (4) How to Prepare for the Exam. (5) Reasons for Failing.- Part II: (6) Peripheral Nervous System. (7) Cerebrovascular Disorders. (8) Movement Disorders. (9) Tumors. (10) Infections. (11) Headache/Facial Pain. (12) Seizures, Adult Neurootology, and Sleep Disorders. (13) Multiple Sclerosis. (14) Neurologic Complications of Systemic Disorders. (15) Toxic and Metabolic Disorders. (16) Pediatric Epilepsy. (17) Brainstem Glioma. (18) Neuromuscular Disorders. (19) Mitochondrial Disorders. (20) Ataxia. (21A) Cerebrovascular Disorders in Children. (21B) Pediatric Headache. (22) Pediatric Neurocutaneous Disorders. (23) Pediatric Movement Disorders. (24) Pediatric Degenerative Disorders. (25) Pediatric Infections.

Blurb

Dizziness. Fatigue. Loss of appetite. Heightened sense of anxiety. Lack of concentration. Are these the presenting symptoms of your last patient in the neurology clinic? Or, are these your own symptoms to the prospect of sitting for the neurology board exam? Neurology Study Guide: Oral Board Examination Review will help alleviate your exam-related symptoms.

Part of the challenge of the exam is due to its breadth and depth, covering, as it does, most of clinical neurology. The author has based her review on both practical advice on both clinical content and personal demeanor and attitude during the exam.

The book is divided into two parts. Part 1 is devoted to practical tips on the exam’s structure, its etiquette and preparation. Particular emphasis is placed on reasons for failing the exam. Part 2 provides sample adult and pediatric vignettes, mirroring that part of the oral Board. Each vignette is presented in a format similar to the exam’s format. Each case provides a differential diagnosis, most likely diagnosis and treatment recommendations. Where relevant, potential pitfalls, do’s and don’ts, musts and shoulds and frequently asked questions, complement the case discussion.

Armed with a good night’s sleep, an adequate breakfast and Neurology Study Guide: Oral Board Examination Review the board examinations can be an engaging, challenging, and invigorating experience, rather than one to be dreaded.