USMLE Exam Syllabus

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Before starting your USMLE exam preparation, it is recommended to review the complete USMLE United States Medical Licensing exam syllabus and carefully go through the exam objectives listed below. Once you understand the exam structure and objectives, you should practice using our free USMLE questions. We also provide premium USMLE practice test, fully updated according to the latest exam objectives, to help you accurately assess your preparedness for the actual exam.

USMLE Exam Objectives

Section	Objectives
Table 1: Step 1 Test Content Specifications*	General Principles Blood & Lymphoreticular/Immune Systems Behavioral Health & Nervous Systems/Special Senses Musculoskeletal, Skin & Subcutaneous Tissue Cardiovascular System Respiratory & Renal/Urinary Systems Gastrointestinal System Reproductive & Endocrine Systems Multisystem Processes & Disorders Biostatistics & Epidemiology/Population Health Social Sciences: Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Table 2: Step 1 Physician Tasks/Competencies Specifications	Medical Knowledge: Applying Foundational Science Concepts Patient Care: Diagnosis History/Physical Examination Diagnosis Communication and Interpersonal Skills Practice–based Learning & Improvement
Table 3: Step 1 Discipline Specifications	Pathology Physiology Pharmacology Biochemistry & Nutrition Microbiology Immunology Gross Anatomy & Embryology Histology & Cell Biology Behavioral Sciences Genetics
Table 1: Step 2 CK System Specifications*	General Principles of Foundational Science Immune System Blood & Lymphoreticular System Behavioral Health Nervous System & Special Senses Musculoskeletal System/Skin & Subcutaneous Tissue Cardiovascular System Respiratory System Gastrointestinal System Renal & Urinary System & Male Reproductive Pregnancy, Childbirth & the Puerperium Female Reproductive System & Breast Endocrine System Multisystem Processes & Disorders Biostatistics & Epidemiology/Population Health/Interpretation of Medical Literature Social Sciences: Legal/Ethical Issues & Professionalism/Systems-based Practice & Patient Safety
Table 2: Step 2 CK Physician Task/Competencies Specifications*	Medical Knowledge: Applying Foundational Science Concepts Patient Care: History and Physical Exam Patient Care: Laboratory/Diagnostic Studies Patient Care: Diagnosis Patient Care: Prognosis/Outcome Patient Care: Health Maintenance/Disease Prevention Patient Care: Pharmacotherapy Patient Care: Clinical Interventions Patient Care: Mixed Management Practice-based Learning & Improvement Professionalism Systems-based Practice & Patient Safety
Table 3: Step 2 CK Discipline Specifications	Medicine Surgery Pediatrics Obstetrics & Gynecology Psychiatry
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