Hematopathology

  • Duration: 3 Hours
  • Exam Code: HEM4711
  • Number of Questions: 150
  • Passing Score: 60%

Exam Coverage:

  • Red Cell Disorders.
  • Benign White Cell Disorders.
  • Acute Leukemia and Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS).
  • Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes.
  • Bleeding Disorders.
  • Thrombophilia
  • Myeloproliferative Disorders.
  • Lymphoproliferative Disorders (including plasma cell dyscrasias).
  • Bone Marrow Transplantation and its Complications.
  • Hematologic Emergencies and Complications.
  • Transfusion Medicine.
  • Patient Safety.
  • Professionalism and Medical Ethics.

Recommended References:

  1. Hoffbrand, A., Moss, P., & Pettit, J. Essential Haematology, Wiley-Blackwell, Latest Edition.
  2. Hoffbrand, A., Higgs, D., Keeling, D., & Mehta, A. Postgraduate Haematology, Latest Edition.
  3. Kaushansky, K., & Lichtman, M. Williams Hematology, Latest Edition.
  4. Greer, J., & Arber, D. Wintrobe’s Clinical Hematology, Latest Edition.
  5. Wingard, J., & Gastineau, D. Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: A Handbook for Clinicians, Latest Edition.
  6. Professionalism and Ethics: Handbook for Residents – Practical Guide
     By Prof. James Ware, Dr. Abdulaziz Fahad Alkaabba, Dr. Ghaiath MA Hussein, Prof. Omar Hasan Kasule – SCFHS, Latest Edition.
  7. Essentials of Patient Safety – SCHS (Saudi Commission for Health Specialties), Latest Edition.