Case-Based Pediatric Board Review From Mattel Children Hospital at UCLA
The UCLA pediatric board review course presents case-based lectures from faculty at Mattel Children Hospital and the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. The program addresses the full gamut of common and uncommon pediatric diseases, helping clinicians use pattern recognition to diagnose conditions, refresh knowledge of signs and symptoms, and describe diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for board examination success.
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30+video lectures
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2018edition
Inside this resource
Clinical Subspecialty Lectures
The UCLA pediatric board review features pulmonology by Diana Chen, gastroenterology with hepatic disorders by Laura Wozniak, neurology sessions by Jason Lerner, and cardiology lectures. Each presentation uses a case-based format that walks through real clinical scenarios from presentation through diagnostic workup and management decisions.
Development, Behavior, and Non-Clinical Topics
Sessions on behavior and development cover normal development, language, and sleep by Carlos Lerner. Biostatistics by David Elashoff addresses the quantitative foundations needed for board examinations. These lectures round out the UCLA pediatric board review beyond pure subspecialty medicine into the non-clinical domains tested on the ABP exam.
Diagnostic Pattern Recognition and Therapeutic Strategies
A central goal of the UCLA pediatric board review is teaching pattern recognition for both common and rare pediatric conditions. Faculty demonstrate how to identify barriers to optimal patient care and outline therapeutic approaches once a diagnosis is established, preparing learners for the decision-based questions encountered on ABP certification and recertification examinations.
Who it’s for
The UCLA pediatric board review serves pediatric residents and fellows preparing for initial ABP certification, practicing pediatricians seeking recertification, and clinicians who want case-based learning from UCLA faculty that bridges clinical practice with board examination readiness.
Specs
| Format | MP4 video lectures + PDFs |
| Edition | 2018 |
| Delivery | Instant digital download |
| File Size | 9.28 GB |
FAQ
What makes the UCLA pediatric board review different from other prep courses?
The UCLA pediatric board review uses a case-based lecture format from faculty at Mattel Children Hospital and the David Geffen School of Medicine, combining subspecialty expertise with the UCLA tradition of clinical teaching. Lectures emphasize diagnostic pattern recognition and therapeutic decision-making.
Does the course cover non-clinical ABP topics?
Yes. The UCLA pediatric board review includes biostatistics and behavior and development sessions alongside clinical subspecialty lectures, addressing the full scope of ABP examination content.
Is this useful for recertification as well as initial certification?
The case-based format and comprehensive subspecialty coverage serve both initial ABP certification candidates and pediatricians pursuing recertification who want to refresh clinical knowledge across multiple domains.



Jennifer M. –
The case-based approach from UCLA pediatric specialists made this board review memorable. Dr. Chen pulmonology lectures and Dr. Wozniak hepatic disorders session were particularly well taught. The pattern recognition focus directly translated to exam question strategies.
Ahmed R. –
The UCLA pediatric board review covers enough breadth to prepare for most ABP exam areas. The neurology and behavior and development lectures stand out. Would have appreciated more on neonatology and adolescent medicine, but the existing content is high quality.
Steven H. –
The production quality reflects the UCLA standard. Faculty present with clarity and clinical depth that engages rather than overwhelms. The hepatic disorders and cardiology lectures are standout sessions. A manageable 9.28 GB download for the full course.
Claire D. –
I used the UCLA pediatric board review for my recertification and found the case-based format ideal for refreshing knowledge I had not reviewed in years. The biostatistics session was a welcome bonus that many board review programs neglect. Clear, practical teaching throughout.
Mei L. –
Every lecture in the UCLA pediatric board review uses real clinical cases to drive learning rather than dry topic reviews. This approach made the content stick and gave me confidence on exam day. The behavior and development sessions filled knowledge gaps I did not know I had.