Here’s a summary of what the exam covers (see the Content Outline for a complete topic list and breakdown):
- General Principles (normal age-related findings, care of the well patient, pregnancy, childbirth, & the puerperium)
- Female reproductive system & breast
- Endocrine system
- Other systems, including multisystem processes & disorders
- Social sciences
- Applying foundational science concepts
- Diagnosis: knowledge pertaining to history, exam, diagnostic studies, & patient outcomes
- Health maintenance, prevention, & surveillance
- Pharmacotherapy, intervention, & management
- Ambulatory care
- Emergency care