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
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  • 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%)

 

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