Syllabus
ABIM Hematology & Oncology Prep Course (Hem/Onc)
72 lessons. Online and self-paced.
Core Hematology Tools
Foundational diagnostic reasoning for hematology board scenarios, including CBC interpretation, smear and marrow data, and transfusion medicine principles.
- 1CBC Indices And Patterns
- 2Peripheral Smear Morphology
- 3Cytopenia Diagnostic Framework
- 4Bone Marrow Patterns
- 5Flow Cytometry Immunophenotypes
- 6Cytogenetic And Molecular Markers
- 7Blood Components And Indications
- 8Compatibility And Special Products
- 9Transfusion Reactions And Response
Benign Hematology
Evaluation and management of common benign red cell, white cell, marrow failure, and splenic disorders tested in hematology board scenarios.
- 10Microcytic Macrocytic Normocytic Anemias
- 11Hemolysis Laboratory Patterns
- 12Autoimmune And Membrane Hemolysis
- 13Sickle Cell Disease Complications
- 14Thalassemia And Iron Overload
- 15Aplastic Anemia And PNH
- 16Neutropenia And Leukocytosis
- 17Immune And Nonimmune Thrombocytopenia
- 18Splenomegaly And Hypersplenism
Coagulation And Thrombosis
Board-relevant hemostasis, bleeding disorders, venous and arterial thrombosis, and coagulation emergencies in hem/onc practice.
- 19PT APTT And Fibrinogen
- 20Mixing Studies And Inhibitors
- 21DIC And Consumptive Coagulopathy
- 22Von Willebrand Disease
- 23Hemophilia And Factor Deficiencies
- 24Acquired Bleeding Syndromes
- 25Venous Thromboembolism Principles
- 26Cancer Associated Thrombosis
- 27HIT And Antiphospholipid Syndrome
Leukemias And MDS
High-yield acute and chronic leukemias plus myelodysplastic syndromes, emphasizing classification, risk, and treatment principles.
- 28AML Classification And Genetics
- 29APL And Leukostasis Emergencies
- 30ALL Risk And Therapy
- 31CML Phases And Monitoring
- 32Polycythemia Vera And ET
- 33Primary Myelofibrosis Management
- 34MDS Diagnostic Features
- 35MDS Risk Stratification
- 36MDS Treatment Pathways
Lymphoid Malignancies
Lymphomas, plasma cell disorders, and chronic lymphoid neoplasms with emphasis on classification, staging, prognosis, and therapy principles.
- 37Lymphoma Classification And Staging
- 38Hodgkin Lymphoma Management
- 39DLBCL And Burkitt Syndromes
- 40CLL And SLL Principles
- 41Follicular And Marginal Zone Lymphomas
- 42Mantle And T Cell Lymphomas
- 43MGUS Smoldering And Myeloma
- 44Myeloma Risk And Initial Therapy
- 45Amyloidosis And Plasma Cell Emergencies
Solid Tumor Oncology
High-yield medical oncology for major adult solid tumors, emphasizing staging logic, biomarkers, systemic therapy, and surveillance principles.
- 46NSCLC Staging And Biomarkers
- 47SCLC And Thoracic Syndromes
- 48Breast Cancer Subtypes And Therapy
- 49Colorectal Cancer Pathways
- 50Pancreatic And Gastric Cancers
- 51Hepatocellular And Biliary Cancers
- 52Prostate And Bladder Cancers
- 53Renal Cell And Testicular Cancers
- 54Ovarian Uterine And Cervical Cancers
Specialty Oncology Domains
Additional high-yield solid tumor areas plus cancer genetics and screening principles frequently integrated into board-style cases.
- 55Melanoma Staging And Systemic Therapy
- 56Primary CNS Tumor Principles
- 57Head Neck And Thyroid Cancers
- 58Soft Tissue And Bone Sarcomas
- 59Cancer Of Unknown Primary
- 60Neuroendocrine Tumor Syndromes
- 61Hereditary Cancer Red Flags
- 62BRCA Lynch And Related Syndromes
- 63Screening Prevention And High Risk Care
Supportive Care And Emergencies
Supportive oncology, treatment toxicities, palliative care, survivorship, and urgent hematology-oncology complications central to ABIM decision-making.
- 64Tumor Lysis And Hypercalcemia
- 65Neutropenic Fever And Sepsis
- 66Cord Compression And SVC Syndrome
- 67Cytotoxic And Targeted Therapy Toxicities
- 68Immune Related Adverse Events
- 69Antiemesis Pain And Supportive Medications
- 70HSCT Indications And Complications
- 71CAR T And Cellular Toxicities
- 72Palliative Care And Survivorship