American Board Examination in Physicians Gastroenterology

American Board Examination in Physicians Gastroenterology

The American Board Examination in Gastroenterology is a comprehensive certification exam that assesses a physician’s knowledge and clinical skills in diagnosing, treating, and managing diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, liver, pancreas, and related organs to ensure excellence in patient care.

Physicians Gastroenterology

• Duration:3 Hours
• Exam Code:GES5171
• Number of Questions:150
• Passing Score:65%

Exam Coverage:

• Gastrointestinal Nutrition and Motility.
• Disorders of the Small and Large Intestine.
• Inflammatory Bowel Diseases.
• Gastrointestinal Malignancies.
• Gastrointestinal Bleeding.
• Esophageal and Gastric Diseases.
• Liver and Liver-Related Conditions.
• Pancreaticobiliary Diseases.
• Miscellaneous Topics.
• Patient Safety.
• Professionalism and Medical Ethics.

Recommended References:

1. Sleisenger and Fordtran’s Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease – 2 Volume Set:Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, Management.
   By Mark Feldman, Lawrence S. Friedman, MD, and Lawrence J. Brandt, MD – Latest Edition.
2. Mayo Clinic Gastroenterology and Hepatology Board Review, Up-to-date Edition
   By Stephen C. Hauser, Darrell S. Pardi, and John J. Poteruch.
3. Practical Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: The Fundamentals.
   By Peter B. Cotton, Christopher B. Williams, Robert H. Hawes, and Brian P. Saunders – Latest Edition.
4. 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.
5. Essentials of Patient Safety, SCHS (Saudi Commission for Health Specialties), Latest Edition.