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The Comprehensive Clinical Science Examination is a general, integrated achievement test covering material typically learned during core clinical clerkships. The exam reflects content coverage on USMLE Step 2 and uses the same item formats.
| Normal Growth and Development and General Principles of Care | 10%-20% |
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Organ Systems |
80%-90% |
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Immunologic Disorders |
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Diseases of the Blood and Blood-forming Organs |
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Mental Disorders |
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Diseases of the Nervous System and Special Senses |
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Cardiovascular Disorders |
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Diseases of the Respiratory System |
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Nutritional and Digestive Disorders |
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Gynecologic Disorders |
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Renal, Urinary, and Male Reproductive System |
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Disorders of Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Puerperium |
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Disorders of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissues |
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Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue |
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Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders |
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| Physician Tasks | ||
Promoting Health and Health Maintenance |
15%–20% |
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Understanding Mechanisms of Disease |
20%–35% |
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Establishing a Diagnosis |
25%–40% |
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Applying Principles of Management |
15%–25% |
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