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
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  • Psychotic disorders
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  • Anxiety disorders
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  • Mood disorders
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  • Somatic symptoms and related disorders
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  • Factitious disorders
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  • Eating disorders and impulse control disorders
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  • Disorders originating in infancy/childhood
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  • Personality disorders
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  • Psychosocial disorders/behaviors
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  • Substance abuse disorders
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  • 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
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  • 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%)

 

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