ABD BASIC Exam – How to Achieve Success
One of the biggest issues in dermatology training over the last several years has been the change to the “Exam of the Future” format. The ABD has been applauded for moving away from the older system of boards and in-service exams by having the required components for board certification take place sequentially over the course of residency with the CORE and APPLIED exams. I arrived at my progra …
One of the biggest issues in dermatology training over the last several years has been the change to the “Exam of the Future” format. The ABD has been applauded for moving away from the older system of boards and in-service exams by having the required components for board certification take place sequentially over the course of residency with the CORE and APPLIED exams. I arrived at my progra … 
Treatment of this condition with IL-17 blockade has been shown to:
A) Increase the risk of Reversible Posterior Leukoencephalopathy Syndrome
B) Worsen pre-existing multiple sclerosis
C) increase risk for mucosal candidal infections
D) Cause hepatic fibrosis with long term use
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Which of the following is true about this neoplasm?
A) A sentinel lymph node biopsy is standard of care for tumors thicker than 1 mm
B) Locally advanced or metastatic variants may respond to sonic hedgehog inhibitors
C) Grows very rapidly over several weeks/months before stabilizing
D) Associated with a polyomavirus infection
E) Occurs at sites of chronic burns or fistulae
To fin … 
A 40-year-old male presents with a chronic pruritic eruption. Which of the following is true?
A) Apple green birefringenceon PAS stain
B) Improves after treating underlying infection
C) Stains PAS positive and diastase resistant
D) Demonstrates amyloid deposition predominantly around blood vessels
E) Associated with a lymphoproliferative disorder
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Which of the following is the most appropriate test to order in the initial workup of this condition?
A) Arteriobrachial index
B) Ultrasound of ovaries
C) Sinus endoscopy
D) Fasting lipid panel
E) Thyroid panel
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