Start with the presentation. End with a book that’s yours.

Most resources teach from a diagnosis. Boards—and patients—start with clues. For The Boards connects presentation to diagnosis, then becomes the physical place you capture Qbank lessons.

60-second intro

How presentation-first review becomes a book you own—plus pricing.

Why it works

Presentation-first, not diagnosis-first

Boards and patients open with a presentation. The book starts with symptoms and clues, then connects them to the diagnosis—how to confirm it, treat it, monitor it, and separate look-alikes. Organized around the ABIM blueprint, without textbook bulk.

Built to sit next to your Qbank

Not a second curriculum. When a question teaches you something, find the card and write it in—mnemonics, next steps, traps—so the lesson sticks beside the high-yield scaffold.

Becomes your board book

Over residency it turns into a personalized ABIM reference: highlighted, annotated, and familiar because you built it—and you can hold it for final review.

Living resource: send corrections or additions to Slaton@ForTheBoards.com. Implemented suggestions credit you in future editions and donate $5 to Doctors Without Borders.

See the format

High-yield cards that start from clinical clues—not a wall of textbook text. Annotate them as you do questions.

Full guide · 12 specialties · ~200 pages · Updated July 2026

From presentation clues to diagnosis and contrast—then room to make it yours.

Simple pricing

Buy a copy yourself, or equip your whole program.

Individual copy

$60

Presentation-first review you can annotate beside your Qbank—and hold for final review.

  • Clues → diagnosis → next steps
  • Built for Qbank annotation
  • Less screen time for final review
Order your copy

Arrives in 2–3 weeks

Bulk order

$50

per resident

Same book for every resident—at a lower price for program orders.

  • Volume pricing for your class
  • Complements existing Qbanks
  • Simple ordering & support

Arrives in 2–3 weeks