MEDQUEST USMLE STEP 3 BOARD HIGH-YIELD SERIES OUTLINE
1. Cardiology (7)
Chapter 1: Ischemic Heart Disease & Acute Coronary Syndrome
Chapter 2: Ischemic Heart Disease, Stable Angina & Risk Factor Modification
Chapter 3: Congestive Heart Failure
Chapter 4: Valvular Heart Disease
Chapter 5: Cardiomyopathy, Pericardial Disease & Diseases of the Aorta
Chapter 6: Peripheral Arterial Disease
Chapter 7: Rhythm Disorders
2. Infectious Disease (10)
Chapter 1: Introduction to Antibiotics
Chapter 2: Osteomyelitis
Chapter 3: Head & Neck Infections, Sinusitis, Otitis, Influenza
Chapter 4: Skin Infections
Chapter 5: Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Chapter 6: Urinary Tract Infections, Cystitis, Pyelonephritis, Perinephric Abscess
Chapter 7: Endocarditis
Chapter 8: HIV AIDS, Opportunistic Infections
Chapter 9: Animal & Tick-Bourne Diseases, Leptospirosis, Lyme, Ehrlichia, Babesia, Malaria
Chapter 10: Unusual Fungal Infections, Nocardia, Actinomycosis, Histoplasmosis, Coccidioidomycosis, Blastomycosis
3. Endocrinology (7)
Chapter 1: Diabetes
Chapter 2: Thyroid Disease
Chapter 3: Calcium Disorders
Chapter 4: Adrenal Disorders
Chapter 5: Prolactin
Chapter 6: Acromegaly
Chapter 7: Disorders of Reproductive Hormones, Amenorrhea, Testicular Feminization & Hypogonadism
4. Pulmonary (8)
Chapter 1: Asthma
Chapter 2: COPD, Alpha 1 Antitrypsin Deficiency, Bronchiectasis
Chapter 3: Interstitial Lung Disease, Sarcoidosis
Chapter 4: Pulmonary Hypertension
Chapter 5: Pulmonary Embolus
Chapter 6: Pleural Effusion, Sleep Apnea, Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis
Chapter 7: ARDS & Pneumonia
Chapter 8: Tuberculosis & PPD
5. Rheumatology (7)
Chapter 1: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Chapter 2: Seronegative Spondyloarthropathies
Chapter 3: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Chapter 4: Sjogren’s & Scleroderma
Chapter 5 -Polymyositis-Dermatomyositis, Fibromyalgia & Polymyalgia Rheumatica
Chapter 6: Vasculitis
Chapter 7: Gout, Pseudogout & Infectious Arthritis
6. Hematology (6)
Chapter 1: Microcytic & Macrocytic Anemia
Chapter 2: Hemolytic Anemia
Chapter 3: Transfusion Reactions
Chapter 4: Hematologic Malignancies, Part I
Chapter 5: Hematologic Malignancies, Part II
Chapter 6: Coagulation Disorders
7. Gastroenterology (10)
Chapter 1: Esophageal Disorders
Chapter 2: Epigastric Pain, GERD, Ulcers & Zollinger Ellison Syndrome
Chapter 3: Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Chapter 4: Diarrhea & Malabsorption
Chapter 5: Colon Diseases, Colon Cancer, Diverticular Disease
Chapter 6: Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Chapter 7: Abdominal Pain Syndromes, Mesenteric Ischemia, Constipation, Dumping Syndrome & Gastroparesis
Chapter 8: Pancreatitis
Chapter 9: Hepatitis
Chapter 10: Cirrhosis & Chronic Liver Disease
8. Neurology (10)
Chapter 1: Stroke & TIA
Chapter 2: Seizures
Chapter 3: Parkinson’s Disease & Multiple Sclerosis
Chapter 4: Dementia Syndromes & Alzheimer’s Disease
Chapter 5: Headache Syndromes
Chapter 6: Vertigo Syndromes
Chapter 7: Central Nervous System Infections
Chapter 8: Head Trauma & Intracranial Bleeding
Chapter 9: Spine Disorders & Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Chapter 10: Peripheral Neuropathy, Guillain-Barre & Myasthenia Gravis
9. Nephrology (7)
Chapter 1: Acute Renal Failure
Chapter 2: Glomerulonephritis
Chapter 3: Nephrotic Syndrome & End Stage Renal Disease
Chapter 4: Sodium Disorders, Hyponatremia & Hypernatremia
Chapter 5: Potassium Disorders
Chapter 6: Acid-Base Disturbances
Chapter 7: Cystic Disease, Incontinence & Hypertension
12. Dermatology (6)
Chapter 1: Blistering Diseases
Chapter 2: Drug Eruptions
Chapter 3: Cutaneous Infections
Chapter 4: Sexually Transmitted Diseases & Toxin Mediated Diseases
Chapter 5: Skin Cancer
Chapter 6: Psoriasis & Acne
13. Surgery (8)
Chapter 1: Trauma
Chapter 2: General Surgery, Part I-Peritonitis, Perforation, Obstruction
Chapter 3: General Surgery, Part II-Diverticulitis, Pancreatitis, Appendicitis
Chapter 4: General Surgery, Part III-Bowel Ischemia & Cholangitis
Chapter 5: Perioperative Care-Pre Operative Preparation & Post Operative Complications
Chapter 6: Pediatric Surgery
Chapter 7: Orthopedics
Chapter 8: Urology & Vascular Surgery
14. Pediatrics (12)
Chapter 1: Newborn Management
Chapter 2: Gastrointestinal & Hepatobiliary Disorders, Sepsis, TORCH & Substance Abuse
Chapter 3: Genetics
Chapter 4: Growth, Developmental Milestones & Behavior Modification
Chapter 5: Immunizations & Child Abuse
Chapter 6: Respiratory Disease
Chapter 7: Cardiology
Chapter 8: Gastroenterology
Chapter 9: Renal & Urinary Disorders
Chapter 10: Endocrinology, Rheumatology & Vascular Disorders
Chapter 11: Hematology
Chapter 12: Neurology & Infectious Diseases
15. Obstetrics (7)
Chapter 1: The Uncomplicated Pregnancy
Chapter 2: The Complicated Pregnancy
Chapter 3: Hypertension
Chapter 4: Medical Complications in Pregnancy
Chapter 5: Termination of Pregnancy
Chapter 6: Disproportionate Fetal Growth
Chapter 7: Labor, Delivery & the Postpartum Period
16. Gynecology (6)
Chapter 1: The Breast
Chapter 2: The Uterus
Chapter 3: The Ovaries
Chapter 4: Cervix, Infections & Endometrium
Chapter 5: Bleeding Disorders, Amenorrhea, Genetics (Turners), Endocrine, Premenstrual Disorder
Chapter 6: Hormone Replacement; Infertility & Contraception
17. Psychiatry (9)
Chapter 1: Psychotic Disorders
Chapter 2: Anxiety
Chapter 3: Depression & Bipolar Disorder
Chapter 4: Medication Overdoses
Chapter 5: Somatoform Disorders
Chapter 6: Psychosocial Problems
Chapter 7: Personality Disorders
Chapter 8: Substance Abuse
Chapter 9: Human Sexuality
