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To begin your preparation in an informed
and organized manner, you should know what to expect from the actual
examination in terms of the content. The content outline will
give you a general impression of the examination and can give you
specific study direction by revealing the relative importance given
to each category on the examination.
DISEASE SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES (63 items, 45%)
A. Cardiovascular Disorders – e.g., Hypertension, Heart Failure, Ischemic Heart Disease, Myocardial Infarction, Cardiac Arrhythmias, Hyperlipidemia, Peripheral Vascular Disease (8 items)
- Recognize common signs and symptoms
- Apply disease-specific knowledge to management of patients (e.g., epidemiology, risk factors, pathogenesis and pathophysiology, diagnostic/prognostic issues, clinical course, available practice guidelines, pharmacoeconomics, quality of life, patient satisfaction)
- Design and recommend patient-specific pharmacotherapy considering comorbidity and other factors
- Evaluate drug response using effectiveness and safety endpoints, quality of life issues and recommend modifications in therapy as necessary
B. Dermatologic Disorders – e.g., Drug Induced Skin Disorders, Xerosis, Fungal Rashes, Pressure Ulcers, Other Common Skin Disorders (2 items)
- Recognize common signs and symptoms
- Apply disease-specific knowledge to management of patients (e.g., epidemiology, risk factors, pathogenesis and pathophysiology, diagnostic/prognostic issues, clinical course, available practice guidelines, pharmacoeconomics, quality of life, patient satisfaction)
- Design and recommend patient-specific pharmacotherapy considering comorbidity and other factors
- Evaluate drug response using effectiveness and safety endpoints, quality of life issues and recommend modifications in therapy as necessary
C. Endocrine and Exocrine Disorders – e.g., Thyroid Disorders, Diabetes Mellitus, SIADH, Disorders of the Adrenal Gland, Paget's Disease, Hormone Replacement Therapy (7 items)
- Recognize common signs and symptoms
- Apply disease-specific knowledge to management of patients (e.g., epidemiology, risk factors, pathogenesis and pathophysiology, diagnostic/prognostic issues, clinical course, available practice guidelines, pharmacoeconomics, quality of life, patient satisfaction)
- Design and recommend patient-specific pharmacotherapy considering comorbidity and other factors
- Evaluate drug response using effectiveness and safety endpoints, quality of life issues and recommend modifications in therapy as necessary
D. Gastrointestinal Disorders- e.g., Peptic Ulcer Disease, Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease, Diarrhea and Constipation, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Hepatitis, Cirrhosis, Pancreatitis, Cholelithiasis (4 items)
- Recognize common signs and symptoms
- Apply disease-specific knowledge to management of patients (e.g., epidemiology, risk factors, pathogenesis and pathophysiology, diagnostic/prognostic issues, clinical course, available practice guidelines, pharmacoeconomics, quality of life, patient satisfaction)
- Design and recommend patient-specific pharmacotherapy considering comorbidity and other factors
- Evaluate drug response using effectiveness and safety endpoints, quality of life issues and recommend modifications in therapy as necessary
E. Hematologic Disorders - e.g., Anemias, Disorders of Hemostasis, Thrombocytopenia, Disorders of White Blood Cells (3 items)
- Recognize common signs and symptoms
- Apply disease-specific knowledge to management of patients (e.g., epidemiology, risk factors, pathogenesis and pathophysiology, diagnostic/prognostic issues, clinical course, available practice guidelines, pharmacoeconomics, quality of life, patient satisfaction)
- Design and recommend patient-specific pharmacotherapy considering comorbidity and other factors
- Evaluate drug response using effectiveness and safety endpoints, quality of life issues and recommend modifications in therapy as necessary
F. Infectious Diseases - e.g., Pneumonia, Tuberculosis, Herpes Zoster, AIDS, Skin and Soft Tissue Infections, Bone and Joint Infections, Gastrointestinal Infections, Genitourinary Tract Infections, Influenza, Ophthalmic Infections, Nosocomial Infections, Drug Resistance, Immunizations (6 items)
- Recognize common signs and symptoms
- Apply disease-specific knowledge to management of patients (e.g., epidemiology, risk factors, pathogenesis and pathophysiology, diagnostic/prognostic issues, clinical course, available practice guidelines, pharmacoeconomics, quality of life, patient satisfaction)
- Design and recommend patient-specific pharmacotherapy considering comorbidity and other factors
- Evaluate drug response using effectiveness and safety endpoints, quality of life issues and recommend modifications in therapy as necessary
G. Musculoskeletal Disorders - e.g., Osteoarthritis, Rheumatological Diseases, Osteoporosis, Gout, Acute and Chronic Pain, Foot Disorders (6 items)
- Recognize common signs and symptoms
- Apply disease-specific knowledge to management of patients (e.g., epidemiology, risk factors, pathogenesis and pathophysiology, diagnostic/prognostic issues, clinical course, available practice guidelines, pharmacoeconomics, quality of life, patient satisfaction)
- Design and recommend patient-specific pharmacotherapy considering comorbidity and other factors
- Evaluate drug response using effectiveness and safety endpoints, quality of life issues and recommend modifications in therapy as necessary
H. Neurological Disorders - e.g., Cerebrovascular Disease (Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attacks), Movement Disorders (Parkinson's Disease, Essential Tremor), Dementias (Alzheimer's Disease, Lewy Body Disease, Ischemic Vascular Dementia), Delirium, Seizure Disorders, Neuropathies, Acute and Chronic Pain Syndromes, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Multiple Sclerosis, Restless Leg Syndrome, Headache (7 items)
- Recognize common signs and symptoms
- Apply disease-specific knowledge to management of patients (e.g., epidemiology, risk factors, pathogenesis and pathophysiology, diagnostic/prognostic issues, clinical course, available practice guidelines, pharmacoeconomics, quality of life, patient satisfaction)
- Design and recommend patient-specific pharmacotherapy considering comorbidity and other factors
- Evaluate drug response using effectiveness and safety endpoints, quality of life issues and recommend modifications in therapy as necessary
I. Nutrition and Hydration Disorders - e.g., Malnutrition, Weight Loss, Dehydration, Fluid and Electrolyte Disorders (2 items)
- Recognize common signs and symptoms
- Apply disease-specific knowledge to management of patients (e.g., epidemiology, risk factors, pathogenesis and pathophysiology, diagnostic/prognostic issues, clinical course, available practice guidelines, pharmacoeconomics, quality of life, patient satisfaction)
- Design and recommend patient-specific pharmacotherapy considering comorbidity and other factors
- Evaluate drug response using effectiveness and safety endpoints, quality of life issues and recommend modifications in therapy as necessary
J. Oncology – e.g., Breast Cancer, Skin Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Lung Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Brain Tumors (1 item)
- Apply disease-specific knowledge to management of patients (e.g., epidemiology, risk factors, pathogenesis and pathophysiology, diagnostic/prognostic issues, clinical course, available practice guidelines, pharmacoeconomics, quality of life, patient satisfaction)
K. Ophthalmology – e.g., Glaucoma, Dry Eyes, Blepharitis, Macular Degeneration, Cataracts (1 item)
- Apply disease-specific knowledge to management of patients (e.g., epidemiology, risk factors, pathogenesis and pathophysiology, diagnostic/prognostic issues, clinical course, available practice guidelines, pharmacoeconomics, quality of life, patient satisfaction)
L. Psychiatric Disorders - e.g., Depression, Bipolar, and Other Mood Disorders, Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders, Sleep Disturbances, Anxiety Disorders, Behavioral Disorders, Substance Abuse (8 items)
- Recognize common signs and symptoms
- Apply disease-specific knowledge to management of patients (e.g., epidemiology, risk factors, pathogenesis and pathophysiology, diagnostic/prognostic issues, clinical course, available practice guidelines, pharmacoeconomics, quality of life, patient satisfaction)
- Design and recommend patient-specific pharmacotherapy considering comorbidity and other factors
- Evaluate drug response using effectiveness and safety endpoints, quality of life issues and recommend modifications in therapy as necessary
M. Genitourinary Disorders - e.g., Urinary Incontinence/Retention, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, Sexual Dysfunction, Renal Dysfunction (4 items)
- Recognize common signs and symptoms
- Apply disease-specific knowledge to management of patients (e.g., epidemiology, risk factors, pathogenesis and pathophysiology, diagnostic/prognostic issues, clinical course, available practice guidelines, pharmacoeconomics, quality of life, patient satisfaction)
- Design and recommend patient-specific pharmacotherapy considering comorbidity and other factors
- Evaluate drug response using effectiveness and safety endpoints, quality of life issues and recommend modifications in therapy as necessary
N. Respiratory Disorders - e.g., Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Asthma, Sleep Apnea (4 items)
- Recognize common signs and symptoms
- Apply disease-specific knowledge to management of patients (e.g., epidemiology, risk factors, pathogenesis and pathophysiology, diagnostic/prognostic issues, clinical course, available practice guidelines, pharmacoeconomics, quality of life, patient satisfaction)
- Design and recommend patient-specific pharmacotherapy considering comorbidity and other factors
- Evaluate drug response using effectiveness and safety endpoints, quality of life issues and recommend modifications in therapy as necessary
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