American Board Examination in Rheumatology
The American Board Examination in Rheumatology is a specialized assessment that evaluates a physician’s expertise in diagnosing and managing autoimmune and musculoskeletal diseases, such as arthritis, lupus, and vasculitis, ensuring advanced competence in rheumatologic care.
Rheumatology
- Duration: 3 Hours
- Exam Code: RHU5501
- Number of Questions: 150
- Passing Score: 65%
Exam Coverage:
- Regional Pain Syndromes.
- Cartilage and Bone Diseases.
- Rheumatoid Arthritis.
- Seronegative Spondyloarthropathies.
- Crystal-Induced Arthropathies.
- Infectious and Related Arthritis.
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Antiphospholipid Syndrome.
- Other Rheumatic and Connective Tissue Diseases.
- Patient Safety.
- Professionalism and Medical Ethics.
Recommended References:
- Primer on the Rheumatic Diseases– John H. Klippel, Springer, Latest Edition.
- Treatment of Rheumatic Diseases: Companion to Kelley’s Textbook of Rheumatology– Michael H. Weisman, Michael E. Weinblatt, James S. Louie, W.B. Saunders, Latest Edition.
- EULAR Textbook on Rheumatic Diseases– J. W. J. Bijlsma, BMJ / EULAR, Latest Edition.
- Essentials of Patient Safety– SCHS (Saudi Commission for Health Specialties), Latest Edition.
- Rheumatology Secrets– Sterling G. West, MD, Third Edition.
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