Board review categories

USMLE Step 1

Main Category

Cardiovascular Dermatology Endocrine Gastrointestinal Genitourinary Head and Neck Hematology Musculoskeletal/Rheumatology Neurology Oncology Psychiatry Pulmonology Reproductive Renal Vascular General Principles

Sub-category Anatomy Behavioral Science Biochemistry Biostatistics Embryology Ethics Genetics Histology Immunology Microbiology Molecular Biology Pathology Pathophysiology Pharmacology Physiology

USMLE Step 2

Main Category

Allergy Cardiovascular Dermatology Endocrine Gastrointestinal Genitourinary Head and Neck Hematology Hepatology Infectious Disease Internal Medicine Musculoskeletal/Rheumatology Neurology Obstetrics & Gynecology Oncology Ophthalmology Pediatrics Poisoning Preventive Medicine Psychiatry Respiratory Surgery

Sub-category Biostatistics Ethics Electrolytes Genetics Immunology Miscellaneous

USMLE Step 3

Main Categories

Allergy Cardiovascular Dermatology Endocrine Gastrointestinal Genitourinary Head and Neck Hematology Hepatology Infectious Disease Internal Medicine Musculoskeletal/Rheumatology Neurology Obstetrics & Gynecology Oncology Ophthalmology Pediatrics Poisoning Preventive Medicine Psychiatry Respiratory Surgery

Sub-categories Biostatistics Ethics Electrolytes Genetics Immunology Miscellaneous

MCAT Categories

• Biology
• Cell
• Enzymes
• Microbiology
• Cellular Metabolism
• Reproduction
• Embryology
• Musculoskeletal System
• Digestive System
• Excretory System
• Respiratory System
• Skin
• Circulatory System
• Immune System
• Homeostasis
• Endocrine System
• Nervous System
• Genetics
• Evolution
• Organic Chemistry
• Nomenclature
• Bonding/Structure
• Isomers
• Alkanes
• Alkenes
• Alkynes
• Haloalkanes
• Aromatic Compounds
• Alcohols
• Ethers
• Aldehydes
• Ketones
• Carboxylic Acid
• Carboxylic Acid Derivatives
• Amines
• Nitrogen Containing Compounds
• Purification
• Spectroscopy
• Separations
• Carbohydrates
• Amino Acids
• Peptides
• Proteins
• Nucleic Acids
• Chemistry
• Atomic Structure
• Periodic Table *
• Phases
• Gases
• Bonding
• Stoichiometry
• Kinetics
• Thermochemistry
• Phases
• Solutions
• Acids and Bases
• Redox Reactions
• Electrochemistry *
• Physics
• Kinematics
• Fluids
• Solids
• Newtonian Mechanics
• Momentum
• Energy
• Thermodynamics
• Electrostatics
• Magnetism
• DC Circuits
• AC Circuits
• Periodic Motion
• Waves
• Sound
• Optics
• Light
• Atomic Phenomena
• Nuclear Phenomena