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Subject Examination Services

Mission

The primary mission of the NBME Subject Examination Program is to serve medical education by providing high-quality assessment tools as well as information and assistance to medical educators.

NBME subject tests are achievement tests in a broad sense, requiring medical students to solve scientific and clinical problems.

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Subject Examinations – Quick Information

Paper-Based Subject Exams Web-Based Subject Exams
  • Basic Science
  • Clinical Science
  • Introduction to Clinical Diagnosis
  • Comprehensive Basic Science
  • Comprehensive Clinical Science

Content Outline and Sample Items for Paper Subject Examinations: Download PDF Version Content Outline and Sample Items for Paper Subject Examinations

 

Paper-based Subject Exam Quick Guide:
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  • Adult Ambulatory Medicine
  • Adult /Pediatric Ambulatory Medicine
  • Comprehensive Basic Science
  • Medicine Sub-Internship
  • Musculoskeletal

Content Outlines and Sample Items for Web-Based Subject Examinations: Download PDF Version

 

Web-based Subject Exam Quick Guide:
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Laboratory Reference Values for All Subject Examinations: Download PDF Version


Subject Examination Program Information Guide: Download PDF Version


Web-based Subject Exam Security and Administration Guidelines: Download PDF Version PDF


Sample Score Reports for All Subject Examinations: Coming Soon

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