Emergency Medicine Rotation (EOR) Exam Topic List
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Emergency Medicine Rotation
PAEA™ Exam Topic List |
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| CARDIOVASCULAR (PEARLS) |
| Acute/subacute bacterial endocarditis |
Heart failure |
| Angina |
Hypertensive emergencies |
| Arrhythmias |
Hypotension
(cardiogenic shock, orthostatic hypotension) |
| Cardiac tamponade |
Orthopnea |
| Chest pain |
Palpitations |
| Conduction disorders
(atrial fibrillation/flutter, supraventricular tachycardia, bundle branch block, ventricular tachycardia/fibrillation, premature beats) |
Pericardial effusion |
| Coronary heart disease
(non-ST acute myocardial infarction, ST-segment elevation acute myocardial infarction, angina pectoris, unstable angina, prinzmetal/variant angina) |
Peripheral vascular disease |
| Dyspnea on exertion |
Syncope |
| Edema |
Valvular disease
(aortic stenosis, aortic regurgitation, mitral stenosis, mitral regurgitation) |
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Vascular disease
(aortic aneurysm/dissection, arterial occlusion/thrombosis, phlebitis) |
The updated Emergency Medicine EOR exam blueprint and topic list are currently under development. New versions of the End of Rotation™ exams, built to these specifications, are scheduled for publication in July 2026. We are actively building updated review pages, study schedules, and a fully revised Emergency Medicine EOR exam aligned with the new blueprint.
Emergency Medicine EOR Summary of Changes
Emergency Medicine End of Rotation™
EXAM TOPIC LIST
Effective beginning July 2026 for all EOR exam administrations
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| CARDIOVASCULAR – 18% |
Arrhythmias/conduction disorders
- Atrial
- Heart blocks
- Junctional
- Premature beats
- Ventricular
Cardiomyopathy
- Dilated
- Hypertrophic
- Restrictive
Coronary artery disease
- Acute coronary syndrome
- Vasoplastic angina (Prinzmetal angina)
Heart failure
Hypertensive disorders
- Hypertensive emergencies
- Severe asymptomatic hypertension (Hypertensive urgency)
Hypotension
- Orthostatic hypotension
- Vasovagal hypotension
Shock
- Cardiogenic
- Distributive
- Hypovolemic
- Obstructive
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Traumatic, infectious, and inflammatory heart conditions
- Acute rheumatic carditis
- Cardiac tamponade
- Infective endocarditis
- Myocarditis
- Pericardial effusion
- Pericarditis
Valvular disorders
- Aortic
- Mitral
- Pulmonary
- Rheumatic heart disease
- Tricuspid
Vascular disorders
- Aortic aneurysm/dissection
- Arterial embolism/thrombosis
- Arteriovenous malformation
- Atherosclerosis
- Deep vein thrombosis
- Peripheral artery disease
- Phlebitis/thrombophlebitis
- Vasculitides
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| RHEUMATOLOGIC/MUSCULOSKELETAL – 12 |
| Avascular necrosis
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Infectious disorders
- Osteomyelitis
- Septic arthritis
Inflammatory conditions
- Bursitis
- Costochronditis
- Myositis
- Tendonitis
- Tenosynovitis
Osteoarthritis
Rheumatologic disorders
- Gout/pseudogout
- Polyarteritis nodosa
- Polymyalgia rheumatica
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Rheumatologic disorders, continued
- Polymyositis
- Reactive arthritis
Spine disorders
- Ankylosing spondylitis
- Disc disease
- Spinal stenosis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spondylolysis
Traumatic conditions
- Cauda equina syndrome
- Compartment syndrome
- Fractures/dislocations
- Ligamentous tears
- Meniscal injuries
- Sprains/strains
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| GASTROINTESTINAL – 10% |
| Acute pancreatitis
Biliary tract disorders
- Acute cholangitis
- Acute cholecystitis
Blunt and penetrating abdominal trauma
Bowel perforation
Esophageal disorders
- Boerhaave syndrome
- Esophageal varices
- Esophagitis
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease
- Mallory-Weiss tear
Foodborne illness
Foreign body
Gastric disorders
- Gastritis
- Peptic ulcer disease
Gastrointestinal bleeding
Hepatic disorders
- Acute hepatitis
- Cirrhosis
Intestinal/colorectal disorders
- Abscess/fistula
- Acute appendicitis
- Acute infectious gastroenteritis (viral, bacterial)
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Intestinal/colorectal disorders, continued
- Anal fissure/fistula
- Diverticular disease
- Fecal impaction/incontinence
- Hemorrhoidal disorders
- Hernias (incarcerated/strangulated)
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Ischemic bowel disease
- Obstruction (small bowel, large bowel, volvulus)
- Toxic megacolon
Neoplasms
Toxidromes
- Acetaminophen poisoning
- Reye syndrome
- Substances
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| PULMONARY – 10% |
| Acute respiratory distress syndrome
Acute respiratory failure
Airway obstruction
Anaphylaxis
Asthma exacerbation
Blunt and penetrating chest trauma
Bronchiectasis
Carbon monoxide poisoning
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbation
Drowning
Foreign body aspiration
Hypercapnia
Hypoxia
Infectious disorders
- Acute bronchiolitis
- Acute bronchitis
- Acute epiglottis
- Influenza
- Laryngotracheal bronchitis
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Infectious disorders, continued
- Pertussis
- Pneumonias
- Bacterial
- Fungal
- Human immunodeficiency virus-related
- Viral
- Tuberculosis
Inhalation injury
Neoplasms
Pleural effusion
Pneumothorax
Pulmonary circulation
- Pulmonary edema
- Pulmonary embolism
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| NEUROLOGIC – 8% |
| Altered mental status
Cerebellar dysfunction
Cerebral edema/herniation
Cranial nerve palsies
Degenerative/neuromuscular disease
Headache
Increased intracranial pressure
Loss of consciousness/coma
Neurogenic syncope
Peripheral nerve disease
- Guillain-Barré syndrome
- Myelopathy
- Neuralgia/neuritis
- Neuropathy
- Radiculopathy
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Seizure disorders
- Epilepsy
- Non epileptic seizures
- Status epilepticus
Stroke
- Hemorrhagic
- Ischemic
- Transient ischemic attack
Subarachnoid hemorrhage/cerebral aneurysm
Trauma
- Head trauma/traumatic brain injury
- Intracranial hemorrhage
- Spinal cord injury
- Spinal epidural abscess/hemorrhage
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| EYES, EARS, NOSE, ORAL CAVITY, AND THROAT (EENOT) – 7% |
Ear disorders
- Barotrauma
- Dysfunction of the eustachian tube
- External ear trauma/hematoma
- Foreign body
- Mastoiditis
- Otitis externa
- Otitis media
- Tympanic membrane perforation
- Vertigo
Eye disorders
- Conjunctivitis
- Corneal disorders
- Corneal abrasion/ulcer
- Keratitis
- Glaucoma (acute angle closure)
- Inflammatory disorders
- Lid disorders
- Ocular trauma
- Blowout fracture
- Foreign body
- Globe rupture
- Hyphema
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Eye disorders, continued
- Optic neuritis
- Orbital/periorbital cellulitis
- Retinal disorders
- Retinal detachment
- Retinal vascular occlusion
- Vision abnormalities
Nose/sinus disorders
- Acute/chronic rhinosinusitis
- Epistaxis
- Nasal trauma
Oropharyngeal disorders
- Angioedema
- Dacryoadenitis
- Dental abscess
- Dental caries
- Epiglottis
- Laryngitis
- Laryngotracheobronchitis (croup)
- Peritonsillar abscess/retropharyngeal abscess
- Pharyngitis
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| PSYCHIATRIC/BEHAVIORAL HEALTH – 7% |
Anxiety disorders
- Generalized anxiety disorder
- Panic disorder
Bipolar and related disorders
Child/elder neglect/violence
Delirium
Depressive disorders
Eating disorders
Functional neurological symptoms disorder
Homicidal ideation
Psychosis |
Schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders
Sleep/wake disorders
Somatic symptom disorders
Substance-related disorders
Suicidal ideation
Toxidromes
Trauma/stress-related disorders
- Posttraumatic stress disorder
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| RENAL/GENITOURINARY – 6% |
| Acid-base disturbances
Blunt and penetrating pelvic trauma
Electrolyte disturbances
Infectious disorders
- Cystitis
- Epididymitis
- Orchitis
- Prostatitis
- Pyelonephritis
- Urethritis
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Obstructive disorders
Renal disease
- Acute kidney injury
- Chronic kidney disease
- Rhabdomyolysis
Testicular torsion
Urinary retention |
| DERMATOLOGIC – 5% |
Allergic reactions
- Contact dermatitis
- Drug eruptions
- Urticaria
Diseases of hair, nails, or skin
- Bullous pemphigoid
- Erythema multiforme
- Pilonidal disease
- Toxic epidermal necrolysis
Infectious disorders
- Bacterial
- Abscess
- Cellulitis
- Folliculitis
- Impetigo
- Fungal
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Infectious disorders, continued
- Viral
- Herpes zoster
- Measles
- Rubella/rubeola
- Varicella
- Viral exanthems
Skin infestations
Vector-borne illnesses
Wounds
- Abrasions/lacerations
- Bites/stings
- Burns
- Cold exposure injury
- Cutaneous foreign body
- Ulcers
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| GYNECOLOGIC/REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH – 5% |
| Breast disorders
Cervical disorders
- Cervicitis
- Pelvic inflammatory disease
Infectious disorders
- Chlamydia
- Gonorrhea
- Herpes simplex virus
- Syphilis
- Trichomoniasis
Menstrual disorders
Ovarian disorders
- Ovarian cyst
- Ovarian torsion
- Tubo-ovarian abscess
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Pregnancy
- Abortion
- Bleeding in pregnancy
- Abruptio placentae
- Placenta previa
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Medical disorders of pregnancy
- Fetal distress
- Hyperemesis gravidarum
- Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy
- Prelabor rupture of membranes
Uterine disorders
Vaginal/vulvar disorders
- Bartholin gland cysts
- Vaginitis
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| ENDOCRINE – 4% |
Adrenal disorders
- Acute adrenal insufficiency
Diabetes mellitus
Diabetic ketoacidosis
Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome
Hypoglycemia
Pituitary disorders
- Cushing disease
- Diabetes insipidus
- Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion
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Thyroid and parathyroid disorders
- Hyper/hypoparathyroidism
- Hyper/hypothyroidism
- Thyroid storm
- Thyroiditis
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| HEMATOLOGIC – 4% |
| Anemias
Coagulation disorders
- Disseminated intravascular coagulation
- Immune thrombocytopenic purpura
- Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
Hemorrhagic shock |
Leukemias
Lymphomas
Polycythemia
Sickle cell disease |
| INFECTIOUS DISEASES – 4% |
| Bacteremia
Bacterial infections
- Clostridium tetani
- Necrotizing fascititis
- Pertussis
Encephalitis
Fever
- Fever of unknown origin
- Fever without a source
Fungal infections
Parasitic infections
Sepsis |
Sexually transmitted infections
Vector-borne infections
Viral infections
- Clostridioides difficile
- Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
- Herpes simplex virus
- Human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
- Influenza
- Rabies
- Tuberculosis
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| DISCLAIMER |
| The End of Rotation Topic Lists, Blueprints, and Core Tasks and Objectives are resources used by PAEA to guide the development of exam content and construction of exam forms. Questions on the exam are considered only a sample of all that might be included for the clinical experience, they are not intended to be all-inclusive, and may not reflect all content identified in the Topic Lists.These resources will be useful to faculty when determining which other supervised clinical education experience objectives may require additional assessment tools.
These resources may also be useful to students when studying for the exam; however the Topic Lists are not a comprehensive list of all the exam question topics. PAEA's goal is not to provide a list of all the topics that might be on the exams, but rather to provide students with a resource when preparing for the exams. PAEA recommends that students review the Topic List, Blueprint, and Core Tasks and Objectives in conjunction when preparing for the exam. |
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