American Board Examination in Anatomic Pathology

American Board Examination in Anatomic Pathology

The البورد الأمريكي Examination in Anatomic Pathology is considered a crucial professional milestone that certifies physicians’ expertise and competence in this specialized and essential field.

Anatomic Pathology

• Duration: 3 Hours
• Exam Code: HIS5571
• Number of Questions: 150
• Passing Score: 65%

Exam Coverage:

• Head and Neck and CNS
  (Includes: oral cavity, larynx, nasal cavity, paranasal sinuses, jaws, eyes, salivary glands, and ear).
• Respiratory Tract and Cardiovascular System.
• Soft Tissue and Bone.
• Male Reproductive System and Urinary Tract.
• Ancillary Techniques:
  Frozen section, immunohistochemistry, electron microscopy, immunofluorescence, cytogenetics, FISH, flow cytometry, molecular diagnostics.
• Breast, Female Reproductive System, and Placenta.
• Hematolymphoid System.
• Quality Control, Laboratory Safety, and Lab Management.
• Endocine System.
• Gastrointestinal Tract (GIT).
  (Includes: liver, gallbladder, and pancreas).

References:

1. Kumar, V., Abbas, A., Aster, J., Turner, J., Perkins, J., & Robbins, S.
   Robbins & Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease(Latest Edition).
2. Rosai, J., Ackerman, L., & Rosai, J.
   Rosai and Ackerman’s Surgical Pathology(Volumes 1 & 2), (Latest Edition).
3. Mills, S., Greenson, J., Hornick, J., Longacre, T., & Reuter, V.
   Sternberg’s Diagnostic Surgical Pathology(Volumes 1 & 2), (Latest Edition).
4. cap.org.