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Neurology Study Guide

Neurology Study Guide

Oral Board Examination Review

Teresella Gondolo, MD

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Gondolo, Teresella.

Neurology study guide : oral board examination review / Teresella

Gondolo.

p. ; cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN 0-387-95565-8 (s/c : alk. paper)

1. Neurology—Examinations, questions, etc. 2.

Physicians—Licenses—United States—Examinations—Study guides.

[DNLM: 1. Neurology—Examination Questions. WL 18.2 G637n 2005] I.

Title.

RC346.G655 2005

616.8 076—dc21

2002029449

ISBN 0-387-95565-8

Printed on acid-free paper.

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Preface

The idea of a book to help neurologists prepare for the oral part of the Neurology Board

Examination stemmed from numerous exchanges with colleagues on how they prepared

for this important exam. Nobody seemed to have the magic formula to maximize their

chances of passing and there were wide disparities of opinion on what they considered the

best preparation. Some recommendations were based on often inaccurate impressions,

others were the distorted product of their stressful experience while taking the test. On one

thing everyone seemed to agree: There is not a single book available that systematically

addresses the specifics of this crucially important test.

The task was daunting because the scope of knowledge required to pass the test is as

wide as the field of clinical neurology itself. To make it relevant to the experience of the

test it was clear that a good preparation needed to be based on practical advice on the

technical aspects of the exam as well as on the proper attitude in taking it. Moreover,

filling a void in the current neurology literature, an adequate preparation had to be based

on cases and their discussion on evidence-based clinical literature.

Although primarily conceived for neurologists preparing for part 2 of the exam, this

book intends to provide interesting case-based material to practicing adult and child neu-

rologists, educators, academicians, supervisors, residents, and medical students.

The book is divided into two parts. Part 1 is devoted to practical tips on the exam’s

structure, its etiquette, and preparation. Particular emphasis is placed on reasons for failing

the exam. Part 2 concerns itself with the adult and pediatric vignettes part of the oral

Board. Each vignette is presented in a format similar to the one candidates find at the

exam. The case is then comprehensively formulated with a differential diagnosis, most

likely diagnosis, and treatment recommendations. Where relevant, potential pitfalls, dos

and don’ts, musts and shoulds, and frequently asked questions complement the case

discussion.

T ERESELLA G ONDOLO ,MD

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