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USMLE Syllabus

United States Medical Licensing Examination. The full USMLE syllabus: 6 subjects, 18 chapters and 53 topics, with 303 flashcards written against it.

6Subjects
18Chapters
53Topics
303Flashcards

USMLE subjects

USMLE has 6 subjects. Each one is listed below with its chapters in syllabus order; open a subject for every topic and sub-topic inside them.

Biochemistry

3 chapters · 9 topics · 51 flashcards

  1. Molecular Biology · 3 topics
  2. Genetics · 3 topics
  3. Metabolism · 3 topics

Pharmacology

3 chapters · 9 topics · 50 flashcards

  1. Pharmacokinetics · 3 topics
  2. Pharmacodynamics · 3 topics
  3. Autonomic Drugs · 3 topics

Pathology

3 chapters · 9 topics · 50 flashcards

  1. General Pathology · 3 topics
  2. Systemic Pathology · 3 topics
  3. Neuropathology · 3 topics

Microbiology

3 chapters · 8 topics · 50 flashcards

  1. Bacteriology · 3 topics
  2. Virology · 3 topics
  3. Mycology · 2 topics

Physiology

3 chapters · 9 topics · 51 flashcards

  1. Cardiovascular System · 3 topics
  2. Neurophysiology · 3 topics
  3. Renal Physiology · 3 topics

Anatomy

3 chapters · 9 topics · 51 flashcards

  1. Musculoskeletal System · 3 topics
  2. Cardiovascular Anatomy · 3 topics
  3. Neuroanatomy · 3 topics

USMLE flashcards

303 question-and-answer cards across 6 subject decks, each shown in full on its subject page.

USMLE syllabus FAQ

What subjects are in the USMLE syllabus?

USMLE covers 6 subjects: Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Pathology, Microbiology, Physiology and Anatomy.

How many chapters and topics are in the USMLE syllabus?

18 chapters and 53 topics, across 6 subjects. Biochemistry is the largest subject, with 9 topics in 3 chapters.

Are there USMLE flashcards?

Yes — 303 question-and-answer flashcards in 6 subject decks. Each deck is printed in full on its subject page here, and the same cards are in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.

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