(Update: 12/9/24)
I posted a new “All Kurt’s Notes in one file for Download” on the front page. Thanks to Dr. Anastasia Mercurio for compiling it! 🙂
Buon appetito!
-Kurt
(Update: 12/6/24)
I’ve posted my Fall 2024 quiz for trainees. It includes a diversity of cases and tries to reflect practice and the boards. There are some easier questions and some harder ones with a mix of organ systems.
In general, for AP/CP trainees in the US, first year residents should aim for at least 20%, second years: 40%, third years: 60%, and fourth years: 80% (on average).
Bon Appétit!
-Kurt
(Update: 11/22/24)
Hi Folks!
I thought I’d create a section where I could let you know what’s going on with my notes, including updates, forthcoming changes, etc…
I just posted a revision to my “Soft Tissue Tumors” notes. This includes all of the entities in the 5th edition WHO and also some more general sections including differential diagnoses based on age and site, etc… It also has two of my approaches to diagnosing soft tissue tumors.
With my notes, I’m often walking the fine line between “too little” and “too much” information. Less information is obviously easier for studying, and more information is helpful for signing out cases, and I know my notes are used for both of these. I hope that these soft tissue notes strike the balance ok. I realize all considered they’re a bit long (~50pgs).
The American Board of Pathology is working on “Content Specifications” for the various exams, including Anatomic Pathology. There is a draft currently posted which seems a little “rough” (with typos, etc…). My thought is if they come up with a good final draft, I’ll go through my notes and indicate which items are “Must Know for Boards.” This would allow me to perhaps stratify the information into “what you need for studying” and “what you may need to properly diagnose” (but don’t need to memorize).
Next up: Update my CNS notes to the newest WHO Version, which came out since my last notes were published.
As always, if you find typos, please let me know. Email is likely the best route: kbschaberg@ucdavis.edu
-Kurt