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Subject Examinations: Introduction to Clinical Diagnosis

INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL DIAGNOSIS

General Principles
15%–20%
 
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Human development and genetics
1%–5%
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Gender, ethnic, and behavioral considerations affecting disease treatment and prevention
10%–15%
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Progression through life cycle

1%–5%

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Progression through life cycle
1%–5%
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Psychologic and social factors influencing patient behavior
1%–5%
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Patient interviewing, consultation, and interactions with the family
5%–10%
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Medical ethics, jurisprudence, and professional behavior
1%–5%
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Nutrition
1%–5%
Organ Systems
80%–85%
   
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Hematopoietic & lymphoreticular
1%–5%
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Central & peripheral nervous
15%–20%
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Skin & related connective tissue
1%–5%
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Musculoskeletal
5%–10%
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Respiratory
10%–15%
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Cardiovascular
15%–20%
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Gastrointestinal
10%–15%
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Renal/urinary
1%–5%
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Reproductive
5%–10%
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Endocrine
1%–5%