A structured, must-have resource for neurosurgical residents at every stage of preparation
Neurosurgery Primary Examination Review: Questions and Answers by Syed I. Khalid, Jonathan Citow, and esteemed contributors provides a high-yield, board-style Q&A format that spans foundational neuroscience through advanced clinical areas. The content aligns with core topics on the ABNS primary examination, including coverage of neuropathology, neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, neuro-oncology, spine, vascular, trauma/critical care, and ethics. The reader-friendly format transforms vast neurosurgical content into active-recall exercises that reinforce key concepts, sharpen clinical decision-making, and simulate exam-style conditions.
The eight consistently formatted chapters are organized by vascular/endovascular, neuro-oncology, spine, pediatric neurosurgery, functional/epilepsy, trauma/critical care, peripheral nerve, and core competencies. High-yield questions are followed by concise summaries, illustrative clinical vignettes, and first-rate radiographic and pathologic images. The layout is designed to enable quick acquisition of key facts prior to delving into detailed, evidence-based explanations.
Key Highlights
- Cements key concepts and sharpens clinical decision-making in real time with bite-sized scenarios
- Fosters deeper learning with clinical application of concepts and reasoning that delineates correct and incorrect answers
- Reinforces test-taking strategies and enhances operative preparedness by integrating clinical vignettes with clear radiographic images
- Enables readers to test their mastery, one ABNS exam topic and question at a time
This unique book provides the quintessential resource for every neurosurgical resident and neurosurgeon prepping to take the ABNS primary exam. It will also benefit neurosurgeons who need to review core topics prior to taking maintenance of certification exams.