Internal Medicine Subject Exam - Content Outline

Systems

General Principles (5%–10%)

Immunologic Disorders (1%–5%)

Diseases of the Blood (5%–10%)

Mental Disorders (1%–5%)

Diseases of the Nervous System (5%–10%)

Cardiovascular Disorders (10%–15%)

Diseases of the Respiratory System (10%–15%)

Nutritional and Digestive Disorders (10%–15%)

Female Reproductive System (1%–5%)

Renal, Urinary, Male Reproductive Systems (5%–10%)

Diseases of the Skin (1%–5%)

Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders (1%–5%)

Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders (8%–12%)

 

Physician Task

Promoting Health and Health Maintenance (5%–10%)

Understanding Mechanisms of Disease (5%–10%)

Establishing a Diagnosis (35%–45%)

Applying Principles of Management (40%–50%)

 

Site of Care

Emergency Department (20%–30%)

Inpatient (70%–80%)

 

Patient Age

17 to 65 (65%–75%)

66 and older (25%–35%)

 

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