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Subject Examinations: Comprehensive Examinations

Comprehensive Basic Science Examination
Comprehensive Clinical Science Examination
         
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COMPREHENSIVE BASIC SCIENCE EXAMINATION

The Comprehensive Basic Science Examination is a general, integrated achievement test covering material typically learned during basic science education, with somewhat more emphasis on second-year courses. The exam reflects content coverage on USMLE Step 1 and uses the same item formats.
System
 
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General Principles
40%–50%
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Individual Organ Systems
50%–60%
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Hematopoietic & lymphoreticular
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Central & peripheral nervous
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Skin & related connective tissue
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Musculoskeletal
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Respiratory
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Cardiovascular
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Gastrointestinal
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Renal/urinary
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Reproductive
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Endocrine
Process
 
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Normal
30%–50%
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Abnormal
30%–50%
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Principles of therapeutics
15%–25%
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Psychosocial, cultural, occupational, and environmental considerations
10%–20%

COMPREHENSIVE CLINICAL SCIENCE EXAMINATION

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%
 
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
Physician Tasks
 
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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%