Psychiatry Shelf

PEDIATRICS SHELF EXAM DETAILS

Systems

• General Principles, Including Normal Age-Related Findings and Care of the Well Patient (5%–10%)
• Behavioral Health (65%–70%)
  - Normal processes, including adaptive behavioral responses to stress and illness
  - Psychotic disorders
  - Anxiety disorders
  - Mood disorders
  - Somatic symptoms and related disorders
  - Factitious disorders
  - Eating disorders and impulse control disorders
  - Disorders originating in infancy/childhood
  - Personality disorders
  - Psychosocial disorders/behaviors
  - Substance abuse disorders
  - Adverse effects of drugs
  
• Nervous System & Special Senses (10%–15%)
• Other Systems, including Multisystem Processes & Disorders (5%–10%)
• Social Sciences (1%–5%)
  - Communication and interpersonal skills
  - Medical ethics and jurisprudence

Physician Tasks

• Diagnosis, including Foundational Science Concepts (65%–70%)
• Pharmacotherapy, Intervention & Management (30%–35%)

Site of Care

• Emergency Department (20%–30%)
• Inpatient (5%–10%)

Patient Age

• Birth to 12 years (10%–15%)
• 13 years and older (85%–90%)