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Interpersonal and Communication Skills in the Practice of Osteopathic Medicine
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Professionalism in the Practice of Osteopathic Medicine
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Systems-based Practice in Osteopathic Medicine
Dimension 2 involves ten areas of clinical presentations, including these:
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Community Health and Patient Presentations Related to Wellness
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Human Development, Reproduction, and Sexuality
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Endocrine System and Metabolism
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Nervous System and Mental Health
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Musculoskeletal Health
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Genitourinary/Renal System and Breasts
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Gastrointestinal System and Nutritional Health
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Circulatory and Hematologic Systems
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Respiratory System
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Integumentary System
As mentioned, you will answer 400 questions in a multiple-choice format. Four hours for each half of the test are allowed for you to complete these questions, with three optional breaks. Two breaks will be 10 minutes in duration, while one break involves a 40-minute lunch period. You will receive a raw score that will be converted into a standard score for which there will be a pass-fail determination. Your percentile score will not be given but you can convert your standard score into a percentile determination if you choose to do so. There will be a graphical representation of your performance that summarizes your strengths and weaknesses as they apply to the
examination blueprint.
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