Predictions
High-probability topics for the upcoming exam
AGN (PSGN)
6/24 nephrology questions. Predicted framing: 3-year-old with edema + tea-colored urine after sore throat → diagnosis, urinalysis, C3, management, complications.
Nephrotic Syndrome (First Episode)
3/24 nephrology questions. Predicted framing: 4-year-old with periorbital edema + frothy urine → investigations, steroid regimen, complications.
Rickets
5/14 endocrine questions. Predicted framing: 9-month-old with delayed teething + wrist swelling → biochemistry, X-ray, clinical features, treatment.
Congenital Hypothyroidism
3/14 endocrine. Neonatal features + TSH screening + immediate thyroxine start.
Testicular Torsion
2/24 nephrology. Emergency management. Doppler USG + surgery within 6 hours + bilateral fixation.
HUS
Classic triad (anemia, thrombocytopenia, AKI). Never tested in dataset. Potential surprise 10-mark essay.
Biliary Atresia
Neonatal cholestasis. Never tested. Kasai portoenterostomy timing (first 60 days).
DKA Management
Type 1 DM. Never tested. Fluid resuscitation, insulin drip, monitoring.
Exam Strategy Tips
1.Master the top 3 Very High probability topics first — they account for ~15% of all exam marks
2.Practice drawing management flowcharts for AGN and Nephrotic Syndrome — these carry diagram marks
3.Memorize biochemical pathways (rickets, DKA) with arrow diagrams
4.Focus on steroid protocols (ISKD) and complication management for nephrotic syndrome
5.Study emergency timelines (testicular torsion <6h, Kasai <60 days)
6.Keep one surprise topic ready (HUS, Biliary Atresia) — 10-mark essays appear without warning