American Board Examination in Pediatric Surgery

American Board Examination in Pediatric Surgery

The American Board Examination in Pediatric Surgery is a specialized and rigorous assessment that evaluates a physician’s expertise in the surgical management of infants and children, including congenital anomalies, trauma, and emergency surgical conditions, ensuring high standards of pediatric surgical care.

Pediatric Surgery

• Duration: 3 Hours
• Exam Code: PED5492
• Number of Questions: 150
• Passing Score: 65%

Exam Coverage:

• Principles of Surgery.
• Genitourinary Surgery.
• Thoracic Surgery.
• Specific Areas of Pediatric Surgery.
• Head & Neck Surgery.
• Neonatal Surgery.
• Patient Safety.
• Professionalism and Medical Ethics.

Recommended References:

1. Pediatric Surgery– Grosfeld et al., Latest Edition.
2. Ashcraft Pediatric Surgery, Latest Edition.
3. Prem Puri Pediatric Surgery, Latest Edition.
4. Fundamentals of Pediatric Surgery– Peter Matter, Latest Edition.
5. Operative Pediatric Surgery– Lewis Spitz, Latest Edition.
6. Principles of Pediatric Surgery– James A. O’Neill, Latest Edition.
7. 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.
8. Essentials of Patient Safety– SCHS (Saudi Commission for Health Specialties), Latest Edition.