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Jul 2022
15m 37s

Hematology for IM Boards

Sam and Karine
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Today’s episode will be focusing on what you need to know to ace the hematology questions on your IM boards. 6% of the ABIM exam is hematology which includes erythrocyte, leukocyte and platelet disorders, coagulation disorders, transfusion medicine, and heme malignancies. We are going to discuss some common vignettes & high yield points.

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