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USMLE Step1 course outline:

Cell Biology:
Prokaryotic cell vs eukaryotic cell
Plasma membrane
Nucleus
Subcellular organelles
Cytoskeleton
Cellular adhesion and extracellular matrix

Embryology:
Prokaryotic cell vs eukaryotic cell
Development from week 1 to week 3
Development from week 4 to week 8
Development from week 9 to parturition
Fetal membranes and placenta
Body cavities and mesenteries
Congenital abnormalities
Molecular Biology & Genetics:
Nucleic acid
DNA replication & repair
Transcription
Translation
Regulation of gene expression
Genetic engineering
Mendelian inheritance
Chromosomal abnormalities
Linkage
Population genetics

Immunology:
Lymphoreticular system
Cells of immune system
Immune response
Complement
Antigen-Antibody reactions
Hypersensitivity
Autoimmunity
Immunodeficiency
Amyloidosis
Transplantation and tumor immunity
Microbiology (Bacteriology + Virology + Mycology + Parasitology):
Bacteria : Introduction , Morphology , physiology
Bacteria : culture methods , culture media and identification
Sterilization and disinfection
Bacterial genetics
Gram positive cocci
Gram positive bacilli
Gram negative cocci
Gram negative bacilli
Anaerobes
Mycobacteria
Rickettsia , Chlamydia
Spirochetes
Mycoplasma , Ureaplasma , Actinomycetes
Virology
Mycology
Protozoa
Cestodes
Trematodes
Nematodes
Antimicrobial agents

Biochemistry
Acid Base equilibrium
Carbohydrates Introduction
Bioenergetics , TCA cycle , Electron Transport
Glycolysis
Gluconeognesis
Glycogenesis and glycogeneolysis
HMPshunt
Fructose and Galactose metabolism
Lipids introduction
Fatty acid synthesis
Fatty acid oxidation
Ketone body metabolism
TG metabolism
Cholesterol metabolism
Phospholipid , sphingolipid , glycolipid
Prostaglandins
Proteins Introduction
Enzymes
Co enzymes & Vitamins
Aminoacid metabolism
Summary of metabolism

Pharmacology:
Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics
Autocoids
Chealting agents
Antineoplastic agents

General Pathology:
Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics
Cell injury
Inflammation and repair
Circulatory disturbances
Neoplasm
Genetic disorders
Environmental pathology
Systemic approach ::
Cardiovascular system
Respiratory system
urinary system
Hematology
endocrine system
Reproductive system
Musculoskeletal system
Gastrointestinal system
Neurology

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