THE PASS MACHINE FAMILY MEDICINE BOARD REVIEW 2024 TOPICS  
1. Respiratory (8) 
1. Dyspnea and Chronic Cough – William J. Hueston, MD, PhD 
2. Spirometry, Smoking Cessation and Lung Cancer – Eddie Needham, MD 
3. Pulmonary Embolism and Cystic Fibrosis – William J. Hueston, MD, PhD 
4. Sleep Apnea – William J. Hueston, MD, PhD 
5. Pneumonia – William J. Hueston, MD, PhD 
6. Respiratory Infections & Tuberculosis – Eddie Needham, MD 
7. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) – Eddie Needham, MD 
8. Asthma – Eddie Needham, MD 
 
2. Cardiovascular (6) 
1. Coronary Atherosclerosis & Hypertension – Krishnan Narasimhan, MD 
2. Heart Failure – Eddie Needham, MD 
3. Cardiovascular Disease I: SBE Prophylaxis and Valvular Heart Disease – Eddie Needham, MD 
4. Cardiovascular Disease II: Acute Myocardial Infarction – Eddie Needham, MD 
5. Cardiovascular Disease III: Tachycardia – Eddie Needham, MD 
6. Cardiovascular Disease IV: EKG Interpretation – Eddie Needham, MD  
 
3. Musculoskeletal (10) 
1. Rheumatology I: Myalgia and Myopathy, Arthritis, and Osteoarthritis – Robert D. Sheeler, MD 
2. Rheumatology II: Inflammatory Arthritis – Robert D. Sheeler, MD 
3. Rheumatology III: Lupus and Other Arthritis – Robert D. Sheeler, MD 
4. Rheumatology IV: Crystal and Septic Arthritis and Bone Problems – Robert D. Sheeler, MD 
5. Orthopedics I: Upper Extremity Problems – Robert D. Sheeler, MD 
6. Orthopedics II: Spine Problems – Robert D. Sheeler, MD 
7. Orthopedics III: Foot and Ankle Problems – Robert D. Sheeler, MD 
8. Orthopedics IV: Knee Problems – Robert D. Sheeler, MD 
9. Orthopedics V: Hip Problems – Robert D. Sheeler, MD 
10. Sports Medicine – Krishnan Narasimhan, MD 
 
4. Endocrine (6) 
1. Endocrinology I: Type 2 DM – Eddie Needham, MD 
2. Endocrinology II: Insulin Type 1 DM, DKA, OB – Eddie Needham, MD 
3. Endocrinology III: Pituitary – Eddie Needham, MD 
4. Thyroid I: Testing and Overview – Robert Sheeler, MD 
5. Thyroid II: Hyper and Hypothyroidism Diagnosis and Treatment – Robert Sheeler, MD 
6. Thyroid III: Parathyroid, Calcium and Vitamin D – Robert Sheeler, MD 
 
5. Gastrointestinal (4) 
1. Gastroenterology I: Differential Diagnosis and Pediatric Problems – Robert Sheeler, MD 
2. Gastroenterology II: Gastric and Esophageal Problems – Robert Sheeler, MD 
3. Gastroenterology III: Small Bowel and Inflammatory Bowel Disease – Robert Sheeler, MD 
4. Gastroenterology IV: Colon and Liver and Pancreas Problems – Robert Sheeler, MD 
 
6. Integumentary (6) 
1. Dermatology I: Common Conditions and Treatments – Julie S. Taylor, MD, MSc 
2. Dermatology II: Benign and Malignant Growths – Julie S. Taylor, MD, MSc 
3. Dermatology III: Newborn and Diabetic Skin Conditions – Julie S. Taylor, MD, MSc 
4. Dermatology IV: Bacterial and Viral Infections – Julie S. Taylor, MD, MSc 
5. Dermatology V: Fungal Infections and Infestations – Julie S. Taylor, MD, MSc 
6. Dermatology VI: Non-Skin Dermatology – Julie S. Taylor, MD, MSc 
 
7. Psychogenic (4) 
1. Psychiatry I: Psychiatric Introduction and Neurodevelopmental Disorders – Jack Krasuski, MD 
2. Psychiatry II: Depressive and Bipolar Disorders – Jack Krasuski, MD 
3. Psychiatry III: Suicide, Anxiety, and Schizophrenia – Jack Krasuski, MD 
4. Psychiatry IV: Somatic Symptom Disorder, Eating Disorders, Substance Use, and Psychopharmacology – Jack Krasuski, MD 
 
8. Population-based Care (7) 
1. Population-Based Care I: Foundational Epidemiology and Biostatistics – Julie S. Taylor, MD, MSc 
2. Population-Based Care II: Interpreting Clinical Data – Julie S. Taylor, MD, MSc 
3. Population-Based Care III: Miscellaneous Topics – Julie S. Taylor, MD, MSc 
4. Ambulatory I: Acute Problems – Robert Sheeler, MD  
5. Ambulatory II: Chronic Problems – Robert Sheeler, MD  
6. Ambulatory III: Complex and Assorted – Robert Sheeler, MD  
7. Ambulatory IV: Psycho-Social and Network – Robert Sheeler, MD  
 
9. Hematologic/Immune (2) 
1. Anemia & Red Blood Cell Disorders and Transfusions – Morey A. Blinder, MD 
2. White Blood Cell Disorders, Malignancies, Hemostasis, Platelet Disorders, and Venous Thromboembolism – Morey A. Blinder, MD 
 
10. Nephrologic (4) 
1. Nephrology I: Chronic Kidney Disease, Proteinuria, UTIs & Hematuria – Eddie Needham, MD   
2. Nephrology II: Clinical Cases, Hematuria, Kidney Stones – Eddie Needham, MD   
3. Nephrology III: Acute Kidney Injury Pathophysiology and Clinical Manifestations – Eddie Needham, MD   
4. Nephrology IV: Acute Kidney Injury Treatment and Prevention – Eddie Needham, MD 
 
11. Neurologic (4) 
1. Neurology I: Nerve Roots, Migraine, and Cluster Headaches – Robert D. Sheeler, MD   
2. Neurology II: Chronic Headaches, Stroke, and Peripheral Nerve – Robert D. Sheeler, MD   
3. Neurology III: Degenerative Diseases, Dementias, and Neuromuscular Disorders – Robert D. Sheeler, MD   
4. Neurology IV: Myopathy, Myelopathy, and Brain Tumors – Robert D. Sheeler, MD 
 
12. Special Sensory (2) 
1. Special Sensory I: Vision Loss – Eddie Needham, MD   
2. Special Sensory II: Hearing Loss – Eddie Needham, MD 
 
13. Obstetrics, Gynecology, Women's Health (7) 
1. Women’s Health I: Breast Issues and Dysmenorrhea – Robert Sheeler, MD 
2. Women’s Health II: Menstrual, Endometrial, PMS Amenorrhea, PCOS, Fibroids – Robert Sheeler, MD 
3. Women’s Health III: Ovarian and Uterine Conditions and Cancers – Ann Klega, MD 
4. Women’s Health IV: Cervical Conditions and Cancer – Ann Klega, MD 
5. Women’s Health V: Menopause and Fertility – Ann Klega, MD 
6. Maternity Care I: Preconceptual & Prenatal Care – Krishnan Narasimhan, MD 
7. Maternity Care II: Intrapartum & Postpartum Care – Krishnan Narasimhan, MD 
 
15. Special Populations (7) 
1. Child/Adolescent Care I: Newborns – Julie S. Taylor, MD, MSc   
2. Child/Adolescent Care II: Nutrition and Growth – Julie S. Taylor, MD, MSc   
3. Child/Adolescent Care III: Preventative Care – Julie S. Taylor, MD, MSc   
4. Child/Adolescent Care IV: Acute Illnesses – Julie S. Taylor, MD, MSc   
5. Child/Adolescent Care V: Chronic Illnesses – Julie S. Taylor, MD, MSc   
6. Geriatric Medicine I – Richard M. Dupee, MD   
7. Geriatric Medicine II – Richard M. Dupee, MD   
 
16. Acute Care (3) 
1. Emergent/Urgent Care – Krishnan Narasimhan, MD   
2. Hospital Medicine I: ACS and Sepsis – Eddie Needham, MD   
3. Hospital Medicine II: Periop and Stroke – Eddie Needham, MD  
 
17. FMCLA (1) 
1. Family Medicine Certification Longitudinal Assessment (FMCLA) – Eddie Needham, MD 
 
19. Study Tools (2) 
1. Test-Taking I: Overview – Robert D. Sheeler, MD   
2. Test-Taking II: Prep Strategies and Resources – Robert D. Sheeler, MD 
 
Family Medicine Comprehensive QBank v12.1 (3.300+ Q&A) 
1. Cardiovascular (633) 
2. Endocrine (384) 
3. Gastrointestinal (208) 
4. Neurologic (362) 
5. Nonspecific (320) 
6. Patient-based Systems (155) 
7. Population-based Care (140) 
8. Psychogenic (188) 
9. Reproductive – Female (280) 
10. Reproductive – Male (34) 
11. Respiratory (542) 
12. Special Sensory (99)