Psychiatry Subject Exam - Content Outline
Systems
General Principles, Including Normal Age-Related Findings and Care of the Well Patient (5%–10%)
Behavioral Health (65%–70%)
- Normal processes, including adaptive behavioral responses to stress and illness
- Psychotic disorders
- Anxiety disorders
- Mood disorders
- Somatic symptoms and related disorders
- Factitious disorders
- Eating disorders and impulse control disorders
- Disorders originating in infancy/childhood
- Personality disorders
- Psychosocial disorders/behaviors
- Substance abuse disorders
- Adverse effects of drugs
Nervous System & Special Senses (10%–15%)
Other Systems, including Multisystem Processes & Disorders (5%–10%)
Social Sciences (1%–5%)
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Medical ethics and jurisprudence
Physician Task
Diagnosis, including Foundational Science Concepts (65%–70%)
Pharmacotherapy, Intervention & Management (30%–35%)
Site of Care
Ambulatory (60%–65%)
Emergency Department (20%–30%)
Inpatient (5%–10%)
Patient Age
Birth to 12 (10%–15%)
13 and older (85%–90%)