Test Taking Tips
Stomach questions remain high yield, and core knowledge of basic physiology and anatomy is essential. Know the stomach's blood supply including common aberrations/variations. The acid production with function/products of different cells is a favorite of the boards.
The stomach with its variety of benign and malignant conditions is also a rich ground for clinical questions. Study the etiology plus treatment of upper gastrointestinal (UGI) bleeding, types of ulcers and gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) and lymphoma. Regarding cancer, have basic knowledge of basic staging and treatment modalities.