Date Updated: August 2, 2011

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Clinical Science: Surgery

The Clinical Science Surgery content outline includes:

Outline
General Principles		1%–5%
Organ Systems
	Immunologic Disorders	1%–5%
	Diseases of the Blood and Blood-forming Organs	5%–10%
	Diseases of the Nervous System and Special Senses	5%–10%
	Cardiovascular Disorders	10%–15%
	Diseases of the Respiratory System	10%–15%
	Nutritional and Digestive Disorders	25%–30%
	Gynecologic Disorders	5%–10%
	Renal, Urinary, and Male Reproductive System	5%–10%
	Disorders of Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Puerperium	1%–5%
	Disorders of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissues	1%–5%
	Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue	5%–10%
	Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders	5%–10%
Physician Tasks
•	Promoting Health and Health Maintenance	1%–5%
•	Understanding Mechanisms of Disease	20%–25%
•	Establishing a Diagnosis	45%–50%
•	Applying Principles of Management	25%–30%