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Comprehensive preparation for the pediatric cardiology component of general pediatrics boards

What's Here

Resource Description Best For
High-Yield Pearls Must-know facts organized by topic Quick review, last-minute cramming
Study Workflow Evidence-based study strategies Planning your board prep approach
Self-Assessment 200+ practice questions with rationales Testing knowledge, identifying gaps
Flashcards 731 Anki-compatible cards Spaced repetition, daily review

Quick Start

1. Take a Diagnostic Assessment

Start with Rapid Review Questions to identify your knowledge gaps. Score yourself honestly.

2. Target Your Weak Areas

Use the Topic Overview to review content in areas where you struggled. Each topic includes:

  • Learning objectives aligned to ACGME milestones
  • Board Pearls (marked with !!! tip)
  • Self-assessment questions with detailed rationales

3. Build Long-Term Retention

Add Flashcards to your daily routine:

  • Start with 20 new cards/day
  • Review daily for spaced repetition
  • Focus on high-yield tagged cards

Study by Category

High-Yield Topics (Board Weight: HIGH)

These topics appear most frequently on boards:

Topic Flashcards Questions
Kawasaki Disease 20 cards Included in topic
HCM 26 cards Cardiomyopathy Set
Channelopathies 34 cards EP Set
Arrhythmias 42 cards EP Set
Acute Rheumatic Fever 23 cards Acquired Set

Question Sets by Domain

Domain Question Sets
Congenital Heart Disease CHD Set 1, CHD Set 2, CHD Set 3
Electrophysiology EP Set 1, EP Set 2
Cardiomyopathy CM Set 1, CM Set 2
Acquired Disease Acquired Set 1, Acquired Set 2

Anki Downloads

Download All Flashcards (731 cards)

Or browse individual deck downloads to choose specific topics.

Board Prep Timeline

4 Weeks Out

2 Weeks Out

  • Focus on weak areas identified from assessments
  • Increase flashcard reviews (include matured cards)
  • Complete all Self-Assessment question sets

Final Week

  • Review High-Yield Pearls daily
  • Light flashcard review (no new cards)
  • Re-do missed questions from previous assessments