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American Podiatric Medical Licensing Examination Part I (Basic Sciences)
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18 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide
Chapter 1: Exam Overview & Lower Extremity Osteology
4 sections
Chapter 2: Lower Extremity Arthrology & Ligaments
3 sections
Chapter 3: Lower Extremity Myology & Compartments
4 sections
Chapter 4: Lower Extremity Neurovascular & Topographical Anatomy
3 sections
Chapter 5: Microbiology: Bacteriology, Zoonoses & Laboratory Methods
6 sections
Chapter 6: Mycology, Virology, Parasitology & Clinical Immunology
5 sections
Chapter 7: General & Cellular Pathology
4 sections
Chapter 8: Systemic & Podiatric Pathology
4 sections
Chapter 9: Organ-System Pathology
4 sections
Chapter 10: General Pharmacology, Autonomic Drugs & Toxicology
5 sections
Chapter 11: Antimicrobial & Podiatric Therapeutics
4 sections
Chapter 12: Systemic Pharmacology
5 sections
Chapter 13: General Anatomy: Systemic Gross Anatomy & Neuroanatomy
5 sections
Chapter 14: Histology, Integument, Embryology & Genetics
4 sections
Chapter 15: Cellular, Neuromuscular & Cardiovascular Physiology
4 sections
Chapter 16: Organ-System Physiology: Respiratory, Renal, Endocrine, GI & Blood
6 sections
Chapter 17: Biochemistry: Proteins, Enzymes, Carbohydrates & Signaling
4 sections
Chapter 18: Biochemistry: Lipids, Molecular Genetics, Blood Chemistry & Nutrition
5 sections
APMLE Part I Exam Details
American Podiatric Medical Licensing Examination Part I (Basic Sciences)
Administered by National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners (NBPME)
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners (NBPME) content outline
Foot and ankle osteology, arthrology, myology, vasculature, peripheral nerves, fascia, dermatomes, surface anatomy, and embryologic development of the lower limb
Bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites; sterilization/disinfection; innate and adaptive immunity; hypersensitivity reactions; podiatric-relevant infections (cellulitis, osteomyelitis, onychomycosis)
Cellular injury, inflammation, neoplasia, hemodynamic disorders; systemic, musculoskeletal, vascular, neurologic, and dermatologic pathology with emphasis on the lower extremity
Pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, autonomic agents, antimicrobials, analgesics, anesthetics, anti-inflammatories, cardiovascular and endocrine drugs commonly used in podiatric practice
Gross anatomy of head, neck, thorax, abdomen, pelvis, upper limb, plus embryology, histology, genetics, and geriatric considerations
Cell, neuromuscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, endocrine, gastrointestinal, and reproductive physiology relevant to systemic disease and lower extremity function
Amino acids, proteins, enzymes, carbohydrate, lipid, and nucleic acid metabolism; vitamins, hormones, molecular biology, and metabolic disorders
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