Biomolecules, cellular biology, genetics, organ systems, and biochemical pathways. Tests foundational life science knowledge essential for medicine.
~25% of exam
General chemistry, physics, organic chemistry, and biochemistry applied to living systems. Covers electrochemistry, fluids, thermodynamics, and more.
~25% of exam
Behavior, cognition, social determinants of health, psychology, and sociology. Tests ability to apply social science to health and medicine.
~25% of exam
Reading comprehension, argument analysis, and reasoning about complex passages from humanities and social sciences. No prior subject knowledge required.
~25% of exam
DNA replication, transcription, translation, enzyme kinetics, metabolic pathways (glycolysis, Krebs cycle, oxidative phosphorylation), and protein structure.
Subtopic — Bio/Biochem Section
Mechanics, electricity, magnetism, waves, optics, atomic structure, and nuclear physics. Mathematical reasoning applied to biological and physical systems.
Subtopic — Chem/Phys Section
Functional groups, reaction mechanisms, stereochemistry, spectroscopy, and organic molecule behavior — especially relevant to biochemistry and drug action.
Subtopic — Chem/Phys Section
Experimental design, data interpretation, statistical analysis, research ethics, and critical evaluation of scientific studies — tested across all four sections.
Subtopic — Cross-Sectional