American Board Examination in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

American Board Examination in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

The American Board Examination in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is a comprehensive assessment that evaluates a physician’s knowledge and clinical skills in diagnosing, managing, and rehabilitating patients with physical disabilities and impairments, aiming to restore functional independence and improve quality of life.

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

• Duration: 3 Hours
• Exam Code: PHY5261
• Number of Questions: 150
• Passing Score: 65%

Exam Coverage:

• Spinal Cord Injury.
• Pediatric Rehabilitation.
• Stroke Rehabilitation.
• Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation.
• Musculoskeletal, Sports, and Chronic Pain Rehabilitation.
• Amputation, Prosthetics, and Orthotics.
• Rheumatology Rehabilitation.
• Orthopedic Rehabilitation.
• Burns and Oncology Rehabilitation.
• Geriatric Rehabilitation.
• Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation.
• Patient Safety.
• Professionalism and Medical Ethics.

Recommended References:

1. Braddom’s Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation– David X. Cifu, Latest Edition.
2. DeLisa’s Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: Principles and Practice– Prof. Walter R. Frontera, Latest Edition.
3. Brain Injury Medicine: Principles and Practice– Nathan Zasler, Douglas Katz, Ross Zafonte, Latest Edition.
4. Spinal Cord Medicine: Principles and Practice– Edited by Vernon W. Lin et al., Latest Edition.
5. Understanding Patient Safety– Robert Wachter, Kiran Gupta, Latest Edition.
6. Essentials of Patient Safety– SCHS (Saudi Commission for Health Specialties), Latest Edition.
7. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Board Review– Sara J. Cuccurullo, Latest Edition.