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.
  • Vasculitis
  • 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.