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Subject Exams - Common Questions

Subject Exam fees vary by exam and administration location. The exams are available for purchase by medical school faculty only. For additional information, go the Subject Exams page.

To ensure the integrity of the Subject Exams program and the validity of the scores reported, it is essential to maintain the security and confidentiality of test materials at all times. For additional information regarding prohibited materials at the testing center visit the Exam Security page.

For additional information regarding Subject Exams available at Prometric testing centers, view the Prometric Administration Guide.

Number of items and length varies by exam. Learn more by accessing the Program Guide.

You can find content outlines and sample items for each exam below.

Basic Science Subject Exams

Behavioral Science

Biochemistry

Gross Anatomy only

Histology

Microbiology only

Neuroscience

Pathology

Pharmacology

Physiology

Introduction to Clinical Diagnosis

 

Clinical Science Subject Exams

Ambulatory Care

Clinical Neurology

Family Medicine Modular

  • Core
  • Core + Chronic Care
  • Core + Chronic Care + Musculoskeletal

Medicine

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Pediatrics

Psychiatry

Surgery

 

Advanced Clinical Science Subject Exams

Emergency Medicine

Internal Medicine

 

Comprehensive Subject Exams 

Comprehensive Basic Science

Comprehensive Clinical Science

 

Health Systems Science Subject Exam