AMC

Study Guide
2020
Table of Contents
Welcome to AMBOSS! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Scoring System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Learning content

S01: INTEGUMENT / DERMATOLOGY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

S02: HEAD AND NECK / ENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

S03: NERVOUS SYSTEM / NEUROLOGY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

S04: MUSCULOSKELETAL / ORTHOPAEDICS / RHEUMATOLOGY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

S05: CIRCULATORY SYSTEM / HEART / VESSELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

S06: RESPIRATORY SYSTEM / LUNGS / CHEST WALL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

S07: GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM / ABDOMEN / ABDOMINAL WALL . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

S08: BREAST / ENDOCRINE SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

S09: FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM / OBSTETRICS GYNAECOLOGY . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

S10:. HAEMOPOIETIC SYSTEM / HAEMATOLOGY / BLOOD / BLOOD PRODUCTS . . . . . . . 31

S11: RENAL SYSTEM / UROLOGY / MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

S12 and S13 : MENTAL STATE / INTELLECTUAL FUNCTION / BEHAVIOURAL PROBLEMS + MAJOR

PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS / DRUG & ALCOHOL ABUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

S14: NORMAL & ABNORMAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT / CHILD HEALTH / PAEDIATRICS . 38

S15: NUTRITION / METABOLISM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

S16: INFECTIOUS DISEASES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

S17: CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

S18: CLINICAL ONCOLOGY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

S19: CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

S20: CRITICAL CARE / ANAESTHESIA / EMERGENCY MEDICINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

S21: GENERAL PRACTICE / PUBLIC HEALTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

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Scoring System
Breakdown of the AMC Scoring System

Based on Question Type:

Data Gathering [up to 23.5% of the scored items]
Data Interpretation and Synthesis [up to 29% of the scored items]
Management [up to 35% of the scored items]

Based on Patient Group:

Adult Health - Medicine [30% of scored items]
Adult Health - Surgery [20% of scored items]
Women’s Health [12.5% of scored items]
Child Health [12.5% of scored items]
Mental Health [12.5% of scored items]
Population Health and Ethics [12.5% of scored items]

Based on System:

Patient Group Code Systems / Regions / Subspecialties Approximate Approximate

weighted % with- weighted % in
in patient group AMC exam
Adult Health S01 INTEGUMENT / DERMATOLOGY 5 1.5

S02 HEAD AND NECK / ENT 10 3

S03 NERVOUS SYSTEM / NEUROLOGY 5 1.5

S04 MUSCULOSKELETAL / ORTHOPAEDICS / RHEUMATOLOGY 10 3.

S05 CIRCULATORY SYSTEM / HEART / VESSELS 10 3

S06 RESPIRATORY SYSTEM / LUNGS / CHEST WALL 5 1.5

S07 GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM / ABDOMEN / ABDOMINAL WALL 10 3

S08 BREAST / ENDOCRINE SYSTEM 5 1.5

S10 HAEMOPOIETIC SYSTEM / HAEMATOLOGY / BLOOD / BLOOD PRODUCTS 5 1.5

S11 RENAL SYSTEM / UROLOGY / MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM 5 1.5

S15 NUTRITION / METABOLISM 5 1.5

S16 INFECTIOUS DISEASES 5 1.5

S17 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 3.3 1.18

S18 CLINICAL ONCOLOGY 3.3 1.18

S19 CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY 3.3 1.18

S20 CRITICAL CARE / ANAESTHESIA / EMERGENCY MEDICINE 5 1.5

S21 GENERAL PRACTICE / PUBLIC HEALTH 5 1.5

Women’s Health S09 FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM / OBSTETRICS GYNAECOLOGY 100 12.5

Mental Health S12 MENTAL STATE / INTELLECTUAL FUNCTION / BEHAVIOURAL 100 12.5
PROBLEMS “

S13 MAJOR PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS / DRUG & ALCOHOL ABUSE 12.5

Child Health S14 NORMAL AND ABNORMAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT / CHILD HEALTH / 100 12.5
PAEDIATRICS

Reference:
• https://www.amc.org.au/wp-content/uploads/publications/img_guides/2011-03-MCQ-Examination-Specifications.pdf

• AMC Handbook of Multiple Choice Questions

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S01: Integument / Dermatology
May include: common disorders of skin, dermatology, subcutaneous tissues; burns,
wounds and wound healing, plastic and reconstructive surgery.

Theme Topic

Principles of dermatology Principles of dermatology

Benign skin lesions

Collection of dermatological disorders

Skin cancers Precancerous skin lesions

Melanoma

Squamous cell carcinoma

Basal cell carcinoma (Basalioma)

Skin and soft tissue infections Skin and soft tissue infections

Gas gangrene (Clostridial myonecrosis)

Shingles

Molluscum contagiosum

Impetigo

Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome

Dermatophyte infections

Tinea versicolor (Pityriasis versicolor)

Scabies

Lice infestation

Erythrasma

Dermatitis (Eczema) Atopic dermatitis

Contact dermatitis

Seborrheic dermatitis

Stasis Dermatitis

Lichen Simplex Chronicus

Wounds Wound treatment

Wound healing

Burns Burns

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S01: Integument / Dermatology
May include: common disorders of skin, dermatology, subcutaneous tissues; burns,
wounds and wound healing, plastic and reconstructive surgery.

Theme Topic

Acneiform Eruptions Acne vulgaris

Rosacea

Papulosquamous Diseases Lichen planus

Pityriasis rosea

Psoriasis

Vesiculobullous Diseases Autoimmune blistering diseases

Porphyrias

Heritable Disorders Ichthyosis

Vitiligo

Neurocutaneous syndromes

Other Stevens-Johnson syndrome

Aphthous stomatitis

Alopecia

Photodermatoses

Angioedema

Erythema nodosum

Erythema multiforme

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S02: Head and Neck / Eye / Ear Nose and Throat
May include: ophthalmology, head and neck, otorhinolaryngology, pharynx, salivary glands.

Theme Topic

Ocular trauma Traumatic eye injuries

Orbit The eye and orbit

Orbital disorders

Lacrimal aparatus Diseases of the lacrimal apparatus

Lids and lashes Inflammation of the eyelids

Conjunctiva Conjunctivitis

Pterygium

Sclera Scleritis and episcleritis

Cornea Corneal disorders

Uveal tract Diseases of the uvea

Uveal melanoma

Lens Diseases of the lens

Cataract

Vitreous Diseases of the vitreous body

Endophthalmitis

Retina Diseases of the retina

Retinal vessel occlusion

Retinal detachment

Age-related macular degeneration

Glaucoma Glaucoma

Pupils Physiology and abnormalities of the pupil

Opthalmology miscellaneous Horner syndrome

Keratitis

Ocular motility disorders and strabismus

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S02: Head and Neck / Eye / Ear Nose and Throat
May include: ophthalmology, head and neck, otorhinolaryngology, pharynx, salivary glands.

Theme Topic

Ear Hearing loss

the ear

Otitis externa (Swimmer’s ear)

Acute otitis media (Middle ear infection)

Chronic otitis media

Cholesteatoma

Otosclerosis

Ménière disease

Tinnitus

Dizziness and Vertigo Case: Dizziness

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo

Vestibular Neuronitis (labyrinthitis)

Acoustic neuroma (vestibular schwannoma)

Phobic postural vertigo

Rhinosinusitis Rhinitis

Sinusitis

Nose Epistaxis

Nasal papilloma

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S02: Head and Neck / Eye / Ear Nose and Throat
May include: ophthalmology, head and neck, otorhinolaryngology, pharynx, salivary glands.

Theme Topic

Throat Acute tonsillitis

Larynx

Laryngitis

Laryngeal carcinoma

Pharyngeal cancer

Juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma

Adenoid hypertrophy

Miscellaneous ear, nose, and throad disorders Miscellaneous ear, nose, and throat disorders

Diseases of the salivary glands

Head and Neck Head and Neck Examination

Overview of head and neck region

Deep neck infections

Congenital neck masses

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S03: Nervous System / Neurology
May include: brain, cranial nerves, cerebrospinal fluid, spinal cord, peripheral nerves,
regional anaesthesia and autonomic nervous system.

Theme Topic

Neurological examination Neurological examination

Approach to the patient with headache Headache

Migraine

Tension headaches

Cluster headache

Elevated intracranial pressure and brain herniation

Dissection of the carotid and the vertebral artery

Approach to the patient with syncope Syncope

Lumbar Puncture Lumbar puncture

Cranial nerve disorders Cranial nerve palsies

Trigeminal neuralgia

Facial nerve palsy/Bell palsy

Disorders of the visual pathway Disorders of the visual pathway

Movement disorders Parkinson disease

Parkinson-plus syndromes

Medication for Parkinson disease

Huntington‘s disease

Dystonia

Tremor

Tourette syndrome

Spasticity

Cerebellar disorders Cerebellum

Cerebellar syndromes

Wernicke encephalopathy and Korsakoff syndrome

Spino-cereballar ataxia

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S03: Nervous System / Neurology
May include: brain, cranial nerves, cerebrospinal fluid, spinal cord, peripheral nerves,
regional anaesthesia and autonomic nervous system.

Theme Topic

Infections of nervous system Meningitis

Herpes simplex encephalitis

Brain abscess

Spinal disorders Complete spinal cord injury

Incomplete spinal cord syndromes

Syringomyelia

Spinal stenosis

Peripheral neuropathy Bulbar palsy and pseudobulbar palsy

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Diabetes mellitus (diabetic neuropathy)

Median nerve neuropathy

Neuralgic amyotrophy

Peripheral nerve injuries

Polyneuropathy

Radial neuropathies

Ulnar nerve entrapment

Motor neuron diseases Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Spinal muscular atrophy

Neurodegenerative Hereditary spastic paraplegia

Multiple sclerosis Multiple sclerosis

Neuromuscular junction diseases Myasthenia gravis

Botulism

Guillain-Barre syndrome Guillain-Barré syndrome

Muscular dystrophies Progressive muscular dystrophies

Myopathies Myotonic syndromes

Pain syndromes Complex regional pain syndrome

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S03: Nervous System / Neurology
May include: brain, cranial nerves, cerebrospinal fluid, spinal cord, peripheral nerves,
regional anaesthesia and autonomic nervous system.

Theme Topic

Seizure disorders and epilepsy Seizure disorders (Epilepsy)

Focal seizures and syndromes

Anticonvulsant drugs

Sleep disorders Narcolepsy

Restless legs syndrome

Cerebrovascular system Cerebrovascular system

Stroke

Locked-in syndrome

Wallenberg syndrome (lateral medulla syndrome)

Cerebral aneurysms

Cerebral venous thrombosis

Carotid-cavernous fistula

Epidural hematoma

Subdural hematoma

Subarachnoid hemorrhage

Intracerebral hemorrhage

Traumatic brain injury Traumatic brain injury

Brain tumours Brain tumours

Astrocytoma

Meningioma

Acoustic neuroma

Intracranial pathology Elevated intracranial pressure and brain herniation

Idiopathic intracranial hypertension

Hydrocephalus Hydrocephalus

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S03: Nervous System / Neurology
May include: brain, cranial nerves, cerebrospinal fluid, spinal cord, peripheral nerves,
regional anaesthesia and autonomic nervous system.

Theme Topic

Other Rare neurological diseases

Transient global amnesia

Skull base syndromes

Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease

Myelopathy

Australian resources and guidelines Stroke Foundation Australia

Stroke and its management in Australia

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S04: Musculoskeletal / Orthopaedics / 
Rheumatology
May include: bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, tendons, physical medicine, trauma,
geriatrics, rehabilitation.

Theme Topic

Principles of immunology and rheumatology Adaptive immune system

Autoantibodies in rheumatic diseases

Immunosuppressants

Systemic conntective tissue disease Rheumatoid arthritis

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE…)

Antiphospholipid syndrome

Systemic sclerosis (Scleroderma)

Inflammatory myopathies (Myositis)

Sjögren’s Syndrome

Connective tissue diseases

Seronegative rheumatic disease Seronegative spondyloarthropathies

Ankylosing spondylitis

Reactive arthritis (Reiter syndrome)

Psoriasis

Vasculitides Vasculitides

Kawasaki disease

Giant cell arteritis (Temporal arteritis)

Granulomatosis with polyangiitis

(Wegener granulomatosis)

Thromboangiitis obliterans

Raynaud phenomenon

Henoch-Schonlein purpura

Gout and other microcrystalline arthropathies Gout and hyperuricemia

Degenerative joint disease Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis of the hip and knee

Non-articular theumatism Fibromyalgia

Polymyalgia rheumatica

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S04: Musculoskeletal / Orthopaedics / 
Rheumatology
May include: bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, tendons, physical medicine, trauma,
geriatrics, rehabilitation.

Theme Topic

Bone tumours Benign bone tumors

Malignant bone tumors

Compartment syndrome Compartment syndrome

General principles of fractures General principles of fractures

Conservative treatment of fractures

(Conservative fracture management)

Shoulder Shoulder, axilla, and brachial plexus

Shoulder dislocation

Soft tissue lesions of the shoulder

Biceps tendon tear

Clavicle Clavicle fracture

Humerus and elbow Upper arm and elbow

Humerus fracture

Insertional tendiopathy (epicondylitis)

Elbow dislocation

Radial head subluxation (Pulled elbow)

Forearm, wrist and hand Forearm, wrist and hand

Scaphoid fracture

Distal radius fractures

Finger injuries

Dupuytren’s contracture

Spine Vertebral fractures

Spondylolisthesis

Degenerative disc disease

Torticollis

Pelvis Pelvic fracture

Hip Hip fractures

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S04: Musculoskeletal / Orthopaedics / 
Rheumatology
May include: bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, tendons, physical medicine, trauma,
geriatrics, rehabilitation.

Theme Topic

Femur The leg, ankle and foot

Femoral shaft fracture

Osteonecrosis of the femoral head

Knee and patellar Patellar dislocation

Knee ligament injuries

Meniscus tear (Meniscus rupture)

Tibia Tibial fracture

Ankle and foot Ankle fracture

Achilles tendon rupture

Foot deformities

Sports injuries Sports injuries

Pediatric fractures Pediatric fractures

Bone and joint infections Septic arthritis (Infectious arthritis)

Osteomyelitis

Other (orthopedics) Collection of orthopedic conditions

Thoracic outlet syndrome

Osteochondritis dissecans

Tenosynovitis

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S05: Circulatory System / Heart / Vessels
May include: heart, circulation, hypertension, haemorrhage, shock, pericardium,
great vessels, peripheral arteries, veins, lymphatics.

Theme Topic

Cardiorespiratory arrest Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

Cardiovascular examination Cardiovascular examination

Approach to the patient with chest pain ECG

Chest pain

Approach to the patient with edema Edema

Arrhythmias Overview of cardiac arrhythmias (Cardiac arrhythmias)

Atrial fibrillation

Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia

Ventricular tachycardia

Ventricular fibrillation

Dysrhythmias Syncope

Supraventricular premature beats

Sick sinus syndrome

Ventricular premature beats

Atrioventricular block

Long QT syndrome

Acute and chronic heart failure Congestive heart failure

Ischemic heart disease and acute coronary syndromes Principles of coronary artery disease

Atherosclerosis

Acute coronary syndrome

Cardiac catheterization

Coronary artery bypass grafting

Hypertension and hypertensive vascular disease Hypertension

Renal artery stenosis

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S05: Circulatory System / Heart / Vessels
May include: heart, circulation, hypertension, haemorrhage, shock, pericardium,
great vessels, peripheral arteries, veins, lymphatics.

Theme Topic

Valvular Heart Diseases Valvular heart diseases

Aortic valve stenosis

Aortic regurgitation

Mitral stenosis

Mitral regurgitation

Mitral valve prolapse

Infective endocarditis

Rheumatic fever

Pericardial disease and myocarditis Pericarditis

Myocarditis

Pericardial effusion and cardiac tamponade

Vascular diseases of the aorta and limbs Thoracic aortic aneurysm

Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)

Aortic dissection

Aneurysm

Thoracic aortic aneurysm

Aortic dissection

Endarterectomy

Peripheral arterial disease

Acute limb ischemia

Carotid artery stenosis

Chronic venous disease

Cardiomyopathy Cardiomyopathy

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S05: Circulatory System / Heart / Vessels
May include: heart, circulation, hypertension, haemorrhage, shock, pericardium,
great vessels, peripheral arteries, veins, lymphatics.

Theme Topic

Cardiac drugs Antiarrhythmic drugs

Antiplatelet agents

Oral anticoagulants

Parenteral anticoagulation

Antiadrenergic agents

Beta blockers

Calcium channel blockers (CCB)

Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system inhibitorsinhibitors

Amiodarone

Nitrates

Phosphodiesterase inhibitors

Cardiac glycosides (Digitalis)

Diuretics

Parasympathomimetic drugs

Muscarinic antagonists

Sympathomimetic drugs

Statins

Australian resources and guidelines Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand

Australian absolute cardiovascular disease risk calculator

Heart Foundation Australia

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S06: Respiratory System / Lungs / Chest Wall
May include: respiration, mechanics of gas exchange and transport, lungs, bronchial tree,
mediastinum, chest, chest wall.

Theme Topic

Approach to the patient with dyspnea Pulmonary examination

Approach to the patient with cough Cough

Airway management and ventilation Airway management and ventilation

Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases Asthma

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Bronchiectasis

Cystic Fibrosis

Respiratory infections Pneumonia

Acute bronchitis

Tuberculosis

Lung cancer Lung cancer

Interstital pulmonary disease Interstitial lung disease

Pulmonary embolism
Pulmonary vascular disease
Deep vein thrombosis

Pulmonary hypertension and cor pulmonale Pulmonary hypertension and cor pulmonale

Pneumoconiosis Sarcoidosis

Asbestosis

Silicosis

Rare pneumoconioses

Atelectasis Atelectasis

Acute respiratory distress syndrome Acute respiratory distress syndrome

Pleura and mediastinal disorders Pneumothorax

Pleural effusion

Upper airway disease Obstructive sleep apnea

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S06: Respiratory System / Lungs / Chest Wall
May include: respiration, mechanics of gas exchange and transport, lungs, bronchial tree,
mediastinum, chest, chest wall.

Theme Topic

Allergies, anaphylaxis Hypersensitivity and anaphylactic reactions

Hypersensitivity pneumonitis

Shock

Pulmonary function testing

Other Arterial blood gas analysis and pulse oximetry

Beta-2 adrenergic agonists

Australian resources and guidelines Australian Asthma Handbook (online)

Asthma in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People

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S07: Gastrointestinal System / Abdomen /
Abdominal Wall
May include: digestion and excretion, oesophagus and diaphragm, stomach, duodenum,
small bowel, colon, appendix, rectum, anus, perito-neal cavity, acute abdomen, liver, biliary tree,
pancreas, pelvic floor, perineum, abdominal wall, hernias, inguinoscrotal region.
Theme Topic

Approach to the patient with nausea and vomiting Nausea and vomiting

Case 5: Nausea

Approach to the acute abdomen Acute abdomen

Approach to the patient with dysphagia Case 22: Problems with swallowing

Esophagus, stomach and duodenum Esophagus

Esophageal cancer

Esophageal perforation

Eesophageal barium swallow

Achalasia

Esophageal diverticula

Gastroesophageal reflux disease

Peptic ulcer disease

Atrophic gastritis

Gastrinoma (Zollinger-Ellison syndrome)

Gastric cancer

Boerhaave syndrome

Diseases of the Pancreas Acute pancreatitis

Chronic pancreatitis

Pancreatic Carcinoma

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S07: Gastrointestinal System / Abdomen /
Abdominal Wall
May include: digestion and excretion, oesophagus and diaphragm, stomach, duodenum,
small bowel, colon, appendix, rectum, anus, perito-neal cavity, acute abdomen, liver, biliary tree,
pancreas, pelvic floor, perineum, abdominal wall, hernias, inguinoscrotal region.
Theme Topic

Approach to the patient with digestive bleeding Gastrointestinal bleeding

Mallory-Weiss syndrome

Diseases of the Small and Large Intestines Case 8: Altered bowel habits

Acute appendicitis

Crohn disease

Ulcerative colitis

Irritable bowel syndrome

Colorectal cancer

Colonic polyps

Lynch syndrome (Hereditary nonpolyposis colon cancer)

Bowel obstruction

Bowel surgery

Abdominal hernias

Inguinal hernia

Femoral hernia

Internal hernia

Congenital diaphragmatic hernias

Acquired diaphragmatic hernia

Malabsorption

Coeliac disease

Lactose intolerance

Intestinal ischemia

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S07: Gastrointestinal System / Abdomen /
Abdominal Wall
May include: digestion and excretion, oesophagus and diaphragm, stomach, duodenum,
small bowel, colon, appendix, rectum, anus, perito-neal cavity, acute abdomen, liver, biliary tree,
pancreas, pelvic floor, perineum, abdominal wall, hernias, inguinoscrotal region.
Theme Topic

Diarrhea, gastroenteritis and Diarrhea

food borne gastric infections
Food poisoning

Bacterial gastroenteritis

Norovirus infection

Rotavirus infection

Botulism

Diarrheagenic E. coli

Clostridium difficile infection

Amebiasis

Giardiasis

Anorectal Disorders Rectal prolapse

Hemorrhoids

Thrombosed external hemorrhoid

Anal fissures

Anal abscess and fistula

Anal cancer

Pilonidal cyst

Approach to the jaundiced patient Jaundice and cholestasis

Diseases of the liver Cirrhosis

Alcoholic liver disease

Ascites

Portal hypertension

Wilson disease

Hemochromatosis

Autoimmune hepatitis

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S07: Gastrointestinal System / Abdomen /
Abdominal Wall
May include: digestion and excretion, oesophagus and diaphragm, stomach, duodenum,
small bowel, colon, appendix, rectum, anus, perito-neal cavity, acute abdomen, liver, biliary tree,
pancreas, pelvic floor, perineum, abdominal wall, hernias, inguinoscrotal region.
Theme Topic

Diseases of the liver Hepatitis A

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis C

Hepatocellular carcinoma

Benign Liver tumors and hepatic cysts

Pyogenic liver abscess

Gallbladder and biliary tract diseases Cholelithiasis, choledocholithiasis, cholecystitis, and cholangitis

Primary biliary cholangitis

Primary sclerosing cholangitis

Cholangiocarcinoma

Inherited hyperbilirubinemia (Gilbert's syndrome)

Other Proton pump inhibitors

Meckel diverticulum

Pancreatic and hepatic surgery

Carcinoid tumor

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S08: Breast/Endocrine System
May include: breast, pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, calcium, bone metabolism, adrenal,
diabetes and pancreatic islets, gut hormones, neuroendocrine interactions, metabolic
responses to injury.

Theme Topic

Principles of endocrinology General endocrinology

Diabetes mellitus Diabetes mellitus

Hyperglycemic crises

Hypoglycemia

Antidiabetic drugs

Inpatient management of hyperglycemia

Insulin

Dyslipidemias and disorders of lipoprotein metabolism Lipid Disorders

Statins

Second-line lipid-lowering agents

Obesity Metabolic syndrome

Thyroid disorders Thyroid gland and parathyroid glands

Antithyroid drugs

Goiter

Thyroid antibodies

Hyperthyroidism

Graves disease

Hypothyroidism

Hashimoto’s thyroiditis

Subacute thyroiditis

Thyroid nodules

Thyroid cancer (Thyroid carcinoma)

Thyroid surgery

Parathyroid diseases Hyperparathyroidism

Hypoparathyroidism

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S08: Breast/Endocrine System
May include: breast, pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, calcium, bone metabolism, adrenal,
diabetes and pancreatic islets, gut hormones, neuroendocrine interactions, metabolic
responses to injury.

Theme Topic

Adrenal diseases Adrenal insufficiency

Primary hyperaldosteronism/Conn syndrome

Cushing’s syndrome

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia

Pheochromocytoma

Metabolic bone disorders Osteomalacia and rickets

Osteoporosis

Bisphosphonates

Laboratory evaluation of bone disease

Paget disease of bone

Hypothalamus and pituitary disease Hypopituitarism

Hyperprolactinemia

Acromegaly

Pituitary adenoma

Hypogonadism Hypogonadism

Multiple endocrine neoplasia Multiple endocrine neoplasia

Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion

secretion (SIADH) and diabetes insupidus (SIADH)

Diabetes insipidus

Breast disorders Breast cancer

Benign breast conditions

Other Insulinoma

Glucocorticoids

Australian resources and guidelines Diabetes best practice guidelines

General practice management of type 2 diabetes

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S09: Female Reproductive System
Obstetrics Gynaecology
May include: female reproductive system, disorders of uterus, tubes, ovaries, vagina, fertility,
contraception, hormones, menstruation, obstetrics, pregnancy, labour, abortion, eclampsia, obstetrical
haemorrhage, menopause, pelvic infection, vaginal discharge, pruritus, gynaecological malignancies.
Theme Topic

Menopause, urogynaecology and prolapse Diagnostic procedures in gynecology

Menopause

Pelvic organ prolapse

Stress incontinence

Urinary incontinence

Urinary tract infections

Anomalies of the female genital tract

Oncology and gynaecological surgery Human papillomavirus infection

Cervical cancer (Cervical carcinoma)

Breast cancer

Vulvar and vaginal cancer

Ovarian tumors

Menstrual cycle, puberty and hormones Menstrual cycle and menstrual cycle abnormalities

Hypogonadism

Estrogen and associated diseases

Disorders of sex development

Vaginal bleeding Endometriosis

Endometrial cancer

Uterine leiomyoma (Fibroids)

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)

Pregnancy loss

Ectopic pregnancy

Vulvovaginitis

Sexually transmitted infections

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S09: Female Reproductive System
Obstetrics Gynaecology
May include: female reproductive system, disorders of uterus, tubes, ovaries, vagina, fertility,
contraception, hormones, menstruation, obstetrics, pregnancy, labour, abortion, eclampsia, obstetrical
haemorrhage, menopause, pelvic infection, vaginal discharge, pruritus, gynaecological malignancies.
Theme Topic

Contraception, preconception and infertility Infertility

Nonhormonal contraception

Hormonal contraceptives

Prenatal care

Pregnancy

Antenatal care, fetal wellbeing and medical The placenta, umbilical cord, and amniotic sac
disorders in pregnancy
Hypertensive pregnancy disorders

Gestational diabetes mellitus

Gestational trophoblastic disease

Placental insufficiency

Multiple pregnancy

Intrauterine growth restriction

Pharmacotherapy during pregnancy

Chorioamnionitis, neonatal infection and omphalitis.

Labour and birthing Childbirth

Mechanics of childbirth

Uterine rupture

Preterm labor and birth

Congenital TORCH infections

Obstetric emergencies Birth traumas

Postpartum hemorrhage

Antepartum hemorrhage

Puerperium Postpartum period

Prenatal and postnatal physiology

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S09: Female Reproductive System
Obstetrics Gynaecology
May include: female reproductive system, disorders of uterus, tubes, ovaries, vagina, fertility,
contraception, hormones, menstruation, obstetrics, pregnancy, labour, abortion, eclampsia, obstetrical
haemorrhage, menopause, pelvic infection, vaginal discharge, pruritus, gynaecological malignancies.
Theme Topic

Australian resources and guidelines Safer Care Victoria Clinical Resources

Society of Obstetric Medicine of Australia and New Zealand Guidelines

Diagnosis of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM)

King Edward Memorial Hospital Guidelines

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S10: Haemopoietic System / Haematology /
Blood / Blood Products
May include: blood cells, proteins, blood products and transfusion, fat embolism,
bone marrow and blood production, coagulation and anticoagulation, haemolysis, haemostasis,
bleeding disorders.

Theme Topic

Basics of haematology Basics of hematology

Approach to the patient with adenopathgy Splenomegaly

and splenomegaly
Lymphadenopathy

Anemia

Iron deficiency anemia

Hemolytic anemia

Hereditary spherocytosis

Anemias Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency

Sickle cell anemia

Vitamin B12 deficiency

Porphyrias

Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS)

Hodgkin lymphoma

Lymphomas Non-Hodgkin lymphomas

MALT lymphoma

Acute leukemia

Leukemias Chronic myeloid leukemia

Chronic lymphocytic leukemia

Hemostasis and bleeding disorders

Hemophilia
Coagulation and bleeding disorders
Hypercoagulable states

Disseminated intravascular coagulation

Haemoglobinopathies Thalassemia

Myelodysplastic syndromes
Myelodysplastic syndromes
Polycythemia vera

Myeloma and plasma cell disorders Multiple myeloma

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S10: Haemopoietic System / Haematology /
Blood / Blood Products
May include: blood cells, proteins, blood products and transfusion, fat embolism,
bone marrow and blood production, coagulation and anticoagulation, haemolysis, haemostasis,
bleeding disorders.

Theme Topic

Blood products Transfusion

Thrombocytopenia
Platelet and vascular wall disorders
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura

Myeloproliferative neoplasms Myeloproliferative neoplasms

Amyloidosis Amyloidosis

Antiplatelet agents

Parenteral anticoagulation

Oral anticoagulants

Erythrocyte morphology and hemoglobin

Other
Myeloproliferative neoplasms

Mycosis fungoides
(Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma)

Antiphospholipid syndrome

Asplenia

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S11: Renal System / Urology / 
Male Reproductive System
May include: fluid and electrolyte renal homeostasis, nephrology, renal function, urology,
urinary collecting system, disorders of kidneys, bladder, prostate, male reproductive system,
disorders of testis, epididymis, penis.
Theme Topic

Approach to the patient with urinary abnormalities Diagnostic evaluation of the kidney and urinary tract

Dehydration

Fluid and electrolyte imbalances Sodium disorders

Disorders of potassium balance

Disorders of calcium balance

Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion

(SIADH)

Diabetes insipidus

Acute kidney and urinary tract diseases Acute kidney injury

Pyelonephritis

Urinary tract infections

Urethritis

Nephrolithiasis

Hematuria

Chronic kidney and urinary tract diseases Chronic kidney disease

Renal cell carcinoma

Urothelial cancer

Urinary incontinence

Stress incontinence

Urge incontinence

Urinary retention

Urinary tract obstruction

Vesicoureteral reflux

Retroperitoneal fibrosis

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S11: Renal System / Urology / 
Male Reproductive System
May include: fluid and electrolyte renal homeostasis, nephrology, renal function, urology,
urinary collecting system, disorders of kidneys, bladder, prostate, male reproductive system,
disorders of testis, epididymis, penis.
Theme Topic

Glomerular diseases Glomerular diseases

IgA nephropathy (Berger disease)

Poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis

Rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis

Nephrotic syndrome

Nephritic syndrome

Proteinuria

Renal Artery Stenosis Renal Artery Stenosis

Hereditary renal disorders Congenital anomalies of the kidneys

Polycystic Kidney Disease

Renal tubular disorders

Tubulointerstitial diseases Tubulointerstitial diseases

Prostate Benign prostatic hyperplasia

Prostatitis

Prostate cancer

Bladder exstrophy, abnormalities of the male urethra,

Male reproductive system and webbed penis

Disorders of the glans penis and foreskin

Scrotal abnormalities

Epididymitis

Testicular tumors

Carcinoma of the penis

Genitourinary trauma

Testicular torsion

Priapism

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S11: Renal System / Urology / 
Male Reproductive System
May include: fluid and electrolyte renal homeostasis, nephrology, renal function, urology,
urinary collecting system, disorders of kidneys, bladder, prostate, male reproductive system,
disorders of testis, epididymis, penis.
Theme Topic

Male reproductive system Penile fracture

Erection and ejaculation disorders

Semen analysis

Other Edema

Renal replacement therapy

Diagnostic investigations in urology

Diuretics

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S12: Mental State / Intellectual Function /
Behavioural Problems
May include: mental deficiency, personality disorders, psychosomatic and
psychosocial problems

S13: Major Psychiatric Disorders / Drug & Alcohol Abuse

May include: anxiety disorders, mood disorders, psychosis, organic brain disorders, alcoholism, substance
abuse.

Theme Topic

Neurodevelopmental disorders Autism spectrum disorder

Tourette syndrome

Emotional and behavioral disorders in children and adolescents

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Personality disorders Personality disorders

Disruptive, impulse-control, and conduct disorders

Psychosomatic Somatic symptom and related disorders

Psychosis Schizophrenia

Delusional disorder

Bipolar disorder

Lithium

Antipsychotics

Depressive and anxiety disorders Major depressive disorder

Anxiety disorders

Antidepressants

Suicidality

Obsessive compulsive disoders Obsessive-compulsive disorder

Feeding and eating disorders Eating disorders

Trauma- and stressor-related disorders Trauma- and stressor-related disorders

Dissociative disorders Dissociative disorders

Elimination disorders Elimination disorders

Sleep wake disorders Sleep disorders

Sedative hypnotic drugs

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S12: Mental State / Intellectual Function /
Behavioural Problems
May include: mental deficiency, personality disorders, psychosomatic and
psychosocial problems

S13: Major Psychiatric Disorders / Drug & Alcohol Abuse

May include: anxiety disorders, mood disorders, psychosis, organic brain disorders, alcoholism, substance
abuse.

Theme Topic

Sexual dysfunctions Sexuality and sexual medicine

Substance related and addictive disorders Alcohol use disorder (Alcoholism)

Substance-related and addictive disorders

Wernicke encephalopathy and Korsakoff syndrome

Neurocognitive disoders Major neurocognitive disorder

Delirium

Alzheimer’s disease

Vascular dementia

Frontotemporal dementia

Parkinson-plus syndromes

Other Psychotherapy and defense mechanisms

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)

Anticonvulsant drugs

Indigenous Mental Health- The Royal Australian and

Australian resources and guidelines
New Zealand College of Psychiatrists

Aboriginal Mental Health Clinical Practice Guideline and Pathways

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S14: Normal and Abormal Growth and
Development / Cchildhealth / Paediatrics
May include: genetics, embryology, normal growth and development, errors of development,
child health and paediatrics.

Theme

NEONATOLOGY

Assessment and care and major problems of The newborn infant

the newborn
Birth traumas

Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome

Teratogenic birth defects

Intrauterine Growth Restriction

Congenital visceral malformations

Hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn

Vitamin K deficiency bleeding of the newborn

Sudden infant death syndrome

Neonatal jaundice Neonatal jaundice (Icterus neonatorum)

Neonatal screening The newborn infant

Infectious diseases in pregnancy affecting the newborn Congenital TORCH infections

HIV in pregnancy

Perinatal hepatitis B

Pregnancy disorders affecting the newborn Hypertensive pregnancy disorders

Gestational diabetes mellitus

Hyperthyroidism in pregnancy

Neonatal sepsis Chorioamnionitis, neonatal infection, and omphalitis

CHILD DEVELOPMENT, MILESTONES, AND GROWTH

Child development and milestones Child development and milestones

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S14: Normal and Abormal Growth and
Development / Cchildhealth / Paediatrics
May include: genetics, embryology, normal growth and development, errors of development,
child health and paediatrics.

Theme

GENERAL PAEDIATRICS

Normal growth Child development and milestones

National program for Child and Youth Health –

National Vaccination Profram Vaccination

Immunization schedule

CARDIOLOGY

Congenital heart defects Acyanotic congenital heart defects

Cyanotic congenital heart defects

HAEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY

Anaemia Anemia

Thalassemia

Diagnostic approach and referral criteria

Acute leukemia
for paediatric neoplasia

Common paediatric tumours Neuroblastoma

Wilms tumour (Nephroblastoma)

Retinoblastoma

ENDOCRINOLOGY, NUTRITION AND GROWTH

Puberty disorders Puberty

Disorders of sex development

Disordered growth Tall stature and abnormally rapid growth

Metabolic syndrome

Short stature

Diabetes Mellitus Diabetes mellitus

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S14: Normal and Abormal Growth and
Development / Cchildhealth / Paediatrics
May include: genetics, embryology, normal growth and development, errors of development,
child health and paediatrics.

Theme

INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Dermatology and rashes Measles

Mumps

Scarlet fever (Second disease)

Rubella

Fifth disease (Erythema infectiosum)

Roseola infantum

Chickenpox

Atopic dermatitis

Seborrheic dermatitis

Acne vulgaris

Herpes simplex virus infections

Molluscum contagiosum

Impetigo

Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome

Dermatophyte infections

Tinea versicolor (Pityriasis versicolor)

Scabies

Lice infestation

Approach to the child with fever Fever and inflammation

Febrile seizures (Febrile seizure)

Sepsis Sepsis

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S14: Normal and Abormal Growth and
Development / Cchildhealth / Paediatrics
May include: genetics, embryology, normal growth and development, errors of development,
child health and paediatrics.

Theme

NEUROLOGY

Meningitis
Neuro infections

Poliomyelitis

Neurology Craniosynostosis

Hydrocephalus

Craniovertebral junction anomalies

Neural tube defects

Seizure disorders and febrile convulsions Seizure disorders

Generalized epilepsy in childhood

Febrile seizures (Febrile seizure)

CHILD PSYCHIATRY AND NEURODEVELOPMENT

Child psychiatry and neurodevelopmental disorders Child development and milestones

Disruptive, impulse-control, and conduct disorders

Chromosomal aberrations

Autism spectrum disorder

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Cerebral Palsy

Maltreatment in child and youth Child maltreatment

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S14: Normal and Abormal Growth and
Development / Cchildhealth / Paediatrics
May include: genetics, embryology, normal growth and development, errors of development,
child health and paediatrics.

Theme

PULMONOLOGY

Respiratory tract infections Bronchiolitis

Croup

Pertussis

Acute bronchitis

Recurrent wheezing and asthma Asthma

Urticaria, angioedema and anaphylaxis Hypersensitivity reactions

Angioedema

Obstructive sleep apnoea Obstructive sleep apnoea

Food allergy Food allergies

Cystic fibrosis Cystic fibrosis

GASTROENTEROLOGY

Approach to the vomiting child Hypertrophic pyloric stenosis

Gastroesophageal reflux

Acute appendicitis

Esophageal atresia

Duodenal atresia and stenosis

Hirschsprung’s disease

Necrotizing enterocolitis

Intussusception

Volvulus and intestinal malrotation

Meckel diverticulum

Approach to children with acute abdominal pain Inguinal hernia

Testicular torsion

Ovarian torsion

Henoch-Schonlein purpura

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S14: Normal and Abormal Growth and
Development / Cchildhealth / Paediatrics
May include: genetics, embryology, normal growth and development, errors of development,
child health and paediatrics.

Theme

GASTROENTEROLOGY

Approach to the constipated child Constipation

Approach to the child with chronic diarrhoea Diarrhea

and malabsorption
Malabsorption

Celiac disease

Crohn disease

Ulcerative colitis

Lactose intolerance

Irritable bowel syndrome

Acute gastroenteritis Bacterial gastroenteritis

Diarrheagenic E. coli

Rotavirus infection

Diarrhea

Approach to the dehydrated child Dehydration

OPTHALMOLOGY AND ENT

Opthalmology Conjunctivitis

Strabismus

Orbital cellulitis

Ear Acute otitis media

Chronic otitis media

Otitis externa

Acute tonsilitis
Nose and throat

Laryngitis

Epiglottitis

Sinusitis

Rhinitis

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S14: Normal and Abormal Growth and
Development / Cchildhealth / Paediatrics
May include: genetics, embryology, normal growth and development, errors of development,
child health and paediatrics.

Theme

NEPHROLOGY

Urinary tract infections Urinary tract infections

Nephrotic syndrome Nephrotic syndrome

Renal and urinary tract malformations Congenital anomalies of the kidneys

Bladder exstrophy, abnormalities of the male urethra,

and webbed penis

Vesicoureteral reflux

Glomerulonephritis
Nephritic syndrome

Poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis

Henoch-Schönlein purpura

Enuresis Elimination disorders

MUSCULOSKELETAL

Orthopedics Developmental dysplasia of the hip

Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease

Slipped capital femoral epiphysis

Osgood Schlatter disease

Transient synovitis

Juvenile idiopathic arthritis

Idiopathic scoliosis

Osteomyelitis and infectious arthritis Septic arthritis

Osteomyelitis

Muscular dystrophy Progressive muscular dystrophies

Muscular atrophy Spinal muscular atrophy

OTHERS

Paediatric basic life support Cardiopulmonary resussciation

Foreign body aspiration (FBA)

Parenteral fluid therapy

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S14: Normal and Abormal Growth and
Development / Cchildhealth / Paediatrics
May include: genetics, embryology, normal growth and development, errors of development,
child health and paediatrics.

Theme

CONGENITAL AND INHERITED DISORDERS

Basics of human genetics

Down syndrome (Trisomy 21)

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and Marfan syndrome

Inherited hyperbilirubinemia

Inborn errors of carbohydrate metabolism

Congenital immunodeficiency disorders

Cleft lip and cleft palate (Cleft lip)

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia

Inborn errors of metabolism

Rare inherited syndromes

Choanal atresia

Neurocutaneous syndromes

Australian resources and guidelines Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne Clinical Practice Guidelines

Advanced paediatric life support algorithms

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S15: Nutrition / Metabolism
May include: metabolism and nutrition, normal fluid and electrolyte balance and disorders,
acid-base balance and disorders.

Theme Topic

Nutrition Specialised nutrition support

Vitamins

Vitamin B12 deficiency

Folate deficiency

Malabsorption

Metabolism Inborn errors of metabolism

Lipids and fat metabolism

Inborn errors of carbohydrate metabolism

Glycogen metabolism

Glycolysis and glyconeogenesis

Normal fluid and electrolyte imbalance Intravenous fluid therapy

Electrolyte repletion

Sodium disorders

Potassium disorders

Calcium disorders

Acid-base balance Acid base disorders

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S16: Infectious Diseases
May include: bacterial infectious diseases, parasites, viruses and viral disease.

Theme Topic

Principles of microbiology Bacteria overview

General mycology

Approach to the patient with fever Fever and inflammation

The flu Influenza

Sepsis and septic shock Sepsis

Shock

HIV/AIDs Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

HIV-associated conditions

Hospital acquired infections Nosocomial infections

Syphilis Syphilis

Sexually transmitted diseases Sexually transmitted infections

Candidiasis

Gonorrhea

Chancroid

Herpes simplex virus infections

Cytomegalovirus infection

Chlamydia infections

Pelvic inflammatory disease

Granuloma inguinale

Legionnaires disease Legionellosis

Zoonoses and arthropod-borne infections Collection of zoonotic diseases

Lyme disease (Borreliosis…)

Typhoid fever, Paratyphoid fever

Leptospirosis

Diphtheria

Listeriosis

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S16: Infectious Diseases
May include: bacterial infectious diseases, parasites, viruses and viral disease.

Theme Topic

Zoonoses and arthropod-borne infections Dengue

Malaria

Toxoplasmosis

Yellow fever

Zika virus infection

Immunosuppression Immunosuppressants

Pneumocystis pneumonia

Transplantation

Aspergillosis

Mononucleoside syndromes Infectious mononucleosis/Epstein Barr Virus

Traveller’s diseases Traveler’s diarrhea

Immunizations for travel

Other Vaccination

Immunization schedule

Overview of antibiotic therapy

Antiviral agents

Antifungals

Chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine

Staphylococcal diseases

Finger infections

Tetanus

Australian resources and guidelines Australian immunisation schedule

Smart Traveller Australia

“Australian national notifiable diseases by disease type

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S17: Clincal Pharmacology
May include: physiological regulation, pharmacology and pharmacokinetic,
psycho-pharmacology, therapeutics, synaptic transmission, toxicity and poisoning.

Theme Topic

Fundamentals of pharmacology Fundamentals of pharmacology

Toxicity and poisoning Salicylate toxicity

Metal toxicity

Organic solvent toxicity

Poisoning

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S18: Clincal Oncology
May include: histology and ultrastructure, disordered cell growth, degeneration, calcification,
neoplasia, medical and surgical oncology, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy

Theme Topic

Principles of oncology General oncology

Oncological emergencies Disorders of calcium balance

Supeior Vena Cava Syndrome

Spinal cord compression

Brain Metasteses

Disordered cell growth Tumor markers

Palliation Overview of palliative medicine

Principles of cancer treatment Chemotherapeutic agents

Opioids

Antiemetics

Paraneoplastic syndromes Paraneoplastic syndromes

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S19: Clincal Immunology
May include: lymph nodes and lymphatics, immunology, transplantation,
spleen and reticulo-endothelial system, allergy, immune deficiency disorders.

Theme Topic

Lymphatics Lymphatic system

Lymphatic techniques

Lymphadenopathy

Transplantation Transplantation

Immunology Adaptive immune system

Innate immune system

Congenital immunodeficiency disorders

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S20: Critical Care / Anaesthesia / 
Emergency Medicine
May include: general, regional and local anaesthesia and analgesia, consciousness, pre- and
post-operative care, perioperative pain relief and complications, trauma, emergency medicine,
intensive care.
Theme Topic

Trauma Management of trauma patients

Penetrating trauma

Blunt trauma

Splenic rupture

General treatment of fractures

Nonthrombotic embolism

Rhabdomyolysis and crush syndrome

Compartment syndrome

Airway management and ventilation

Surgery Perioperative management

Laparoscopic surgery

Airway management and ventilation Airway management and ventilation

Anaesthesia Pain management

Opioids

Local anesthetic agents

Local and regional anesthesia

Non-opioid analgesics

Inhalational anesthetics

Intravenous anaesthetics

Skeletal muscle relaxants

Benzodiazepines

Other Malignant hyperthermia

Parenteral fluid therapy

Hypothermia and frostbite

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S21: General Practice / Public Health
May include: community, family and hospital medicine, general practice, demography,
statistics, public health, informatics, social and preventive medicine, forensic and legal
medicine, health economics and ethics.

Theme Topic

Investigations Labaratory medicine

Medical law and ethics Principles of medical law and ethics

Quality and safety

Epidemiology Epidemiology

National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards User Guide for
Australian resources and guidelines
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health

Early detection, preventing disease and promoting health

Guidelines for preventive activities in general practice 9th edition

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