George Washington University Pediatric Board Review Course 2020

A comprehensive, exam-oriented review covering the breadth of general pediatrics and key subspecialties. The course links core pathophysiology to diagnosis and management, emphasizes high-yield facts and differentials, and provides practical takeaways for both boards and daily practice.
What You Will Learn

Test-focused frameworks for approaching common and high-stakes pediatric presentations

Updates in prevention, screening, immunizations, and evidence-based guidelines

Pattern recognition for rashes, murmurs, respiratory sounds, neuro findings, and abdominal syndromes

Medication pearls, dosing safety, and age-specific red flags

Strategies for multiple-choice reasoning, time management, and minimizing distractors

Event Details

Format: Structured lectures with board-style Q&A and case discussions; organized by organ system and theme

Materials: Slide handouts, concise summaries, and self-assessment questions

Pace: High-yield blocks designed for efficient review

Who Should AttendPediatric residents and fellows preparing for initial certification, practicing pediatricians pursuing a focused refresher, hospitalists and urgent care clinicians, and advanced practice providers seeking a systematic update.
Why Attend

Consolidate the full primary pediatrics curriculum in a single, efficient course

Strengthen diagnostic reasoning and guideline-based management for exam and real-world care

Take home ready-to-use checklists, algorithms, and mnemonics

+ Topics:

Growth & Development; Adolescent Medicine; Behavioral & Mental Health

Neonatology and Well-Child Care; Nutrition and Fluids/Electrolytes

Cardiology; Pulmonology; Infectious Diseases & Immunizations

Gastroenterology & Hepatology; Nephrology & Urology

Endocrinology; Hematology/Oncology; Rheumatology

Neurology; Dermatology; Musculoskeletal & Sports Medicine

Emergency & Toxicology; Environmental & Injury Prevention

Ethics, Patient Safety, and Evidence-Based Practice