1. USMLE Step 1 Syllabus:
- Organ Systems:
- Understanding of the normal structure and function of major organ systems.
- Emphasis on anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry.
- General Principles:
- Integration of basic science concepts across multiple disciplines.
- Focus on topics like genetics, pharmacology, and immunology.
- Individual and Population Health:
- Principles related to individual and public health.
- Concepts of prevention, screening, and health maintenance.
- Biostatistics and Epidemiology:
- Understanding and interpretation of medical literature.
- Knowledge of biostatistics, epidemiology, and population health.
2. USMLE Step 2 CK Syllabus:
- Disease Categories:
- Diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of common and important health problems.
- Emphasis on internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, obstetrics/gynecology, psychiatry, and preventive medicine.
- Physician Tasks:
- Clinical encounter skills, including patient communication and history-taking.
- Physical examination and interpretation of diagnostic studies.
- Disease Mechanisms:
- Understanding the underlying mechanisms of human health and disease.
- Integration of basic science concepts into clinical scenarios.
- Patient Outcomes:
- Assessment and management of patients’ outcomes and the impact of health care on the patient.
- History and Physical Examination:
- Knowledge and skills related to conducting a thorough patient history and physical examination.
- Integration of findings into patient care.
3. USMLE Step 3 Syllabus:
- Foundations of Independent Practice:
- Knowledge and skills required for unsupervised medical practice.
- Medical decision-making, patient safety, and systems-based practice.
- Advanced Clinical Medicine:
- Application of foundational sciences to clinical situations.
- Diagnosis, prognosis, and management of a wide range of health problems.
- Ethics and Legal Issues:
- Professionalism, ethics, and medical-legal principles.
- Understanding of legal and ethical aspects of medical practice.
- Systems-Based Practice:
- Understanding health care systems, delivery, and public health.
- Integration of knowledge to improve patient care systems.
