Pediatrics Subject Exam - Content Outline
Systems
- General Principles, Including Normal Age-Related Findings and Care of the Well Patient (3%–7%)
- Immune System (3%–7%)
- Blood & Lymphoreticular System (3%–7%)
- Behavioral Health (1%–5%)
- Nervous System & Special Senses (5%–10%)
- Skin & Subcutaneous Tissue (1%–5%)
- Musculoskeletal System (3%–7%)
- Cardiovascular System (5%–10%)
- Respiratory System (5%–10%)
- Gastrointestinal System (8%–12%)
- Renal & Urinary System (5%–10%)
- Disorders of the Newborn & Congenital Disorders (5%–10%)
- Female Reproductive System: (3%–7%)
- Infectious, immunologic, and inflammatory disorders
- Menstrual and endocrine disorders
- Male Reproductive System (1%–5%)
- Endocrine System (5%–10%)
- Multisystem Processes & Disorders (10%–15%)
- Social Sciences, including consent and physician-patient relationship (1%–5%)
Physician Task
- Applying Foundational Science Concepts (13%–17%)
- Diagnosis: Knowledge Pertaining to History, Exam, Diagnostic Studies, & Patient Outcomes (55%–60%)
- Health Maintenance, Pharmacotherapy, Intervention & Management (20%–25%)
Site of Care
- Ambulatory (65%–70%)
- Emergency Department (20%–25%)
- Inpatient (12%–16%)