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Date Updated: August 2, 2011

Comprehensive Basic Science Examination

The Comprehensive Basic Science Examination content outline includes:

Outline
System
General Principles
40%–50%
Individual Organ Systems
50%–60%
Hematopoietic & lymphoreticular
Central & peripheral nervous
Skin & related connective tissue
Musculoskeletal
Respiratory
Cardiovascular
Gastrointestinal
Renal/urinary
Reproductive
Endocrine
Process
 
Normal
30%–50%
Abnormal
30%–50%
Principles of therapeutics
15%–25%
Psychosocial, cultural, occupational, and environmental considerations
10%–20%
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