American Board Examination in Physicians Critical Care Medicine

American Board Examination in Physicians Critical Care Medicine

The American Board Examination in Critical Care Medicine for physicians is a rigorous certification that evaluates their skills and knowledge in managing critically ill patients and delivering specialized intensive care.

Physicians Critical Care Medicine

• Duration:3 Hours
• Exam Code:ICU5231
• Number of Questions:150
• Passing Score:65%

Exam Coverage:

• Pulmonary Diseases and Mechanical Ventilation.
• Infectious Diseases.
• Gastrointestinal Disorders.
• Pharmacology and Toxicology.
• Cardiovascular Diseases and Hemodynamics.
• Hematologic and Oncologic Disorders.
• Neurologic Disorders.
• Critical Care Radiology.
• Obstetrics and Gynecology Disorders.
• Patient Safety.
• Professionalism and Medical Ethics.

Recommended References:

1. Hall JB, Schmidt GA, Wood LD.Principles of Critical Care. The McGraw-Hill Companies, Latest Edition.
2. Tierney, McPhee, Papadakis.Current Medical Diagnosis and Treatment, The McGraw-Hill Companies, Latest Edition.
3. Fauci AS, Kasper DF, Longo DL, Braunwald E, Hauser SL, Jameson JL, Loscalzo J.
   Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine, The McGraw-Hill Companies, Latest Edition.
4. Marino PL.The ICU Book, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, Latest Edition.
5. Curtis GT, Nelson LT.ICU Recall, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, Latest Edition.
6. Professionalism and Ethics: Handbook for Residents – Practical Guide
   Authors: Prof. James Ware, Dr. Abdulaziz Fahad Alkaabba, Dr. Ghaiath MA Hussein, Prof. Omar Hasan Kasule,
   Published by: SCFHS (Saudi Commission for Health Specialties), Latest Edition.
7. Essentials of Patient Safety, SCHS (Saudi Commission for Health Specialties), Latest Edition.