American Board Examination in Rheumatology

American Board Examination in Rheumatology

The البورد الأمريكي 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:

1. Primer on the Rheumatic Diseases– John H. Klippel, Springer, Latest Edition.
2. 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.
3. EULAR Textbook on Rheumatic Diseases– J. W. J. Bijlsma, BMJ / EULAR, Latest Edition.
4. Essentials of Patient Safety– SCHS (Saudi Commission for Health Specialties), Latest Edition.
5. Rheumatology Secrets– Sterling G. West, MD, Third Edition.