Pediatric Rotation (EOR) Exam Topic List
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Pediatrics End of Rotation
PAEA™ Exam Topic List |
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The updated Pediatrics EOR exam blueprint and topic list are currently under development. New End of Rotation™ exams built to these specifications are scheduled for publication in July 2026. We are actively creating updated review pages, flashcards, study schedules, and a fully revised Pediatrics EOR exam aligned with the new blueprint.
Pediatrics EOR Summary of Changes
Pediatrics End of Rotation™
EXAM TOPIC LIST
Effective beginning July 2026 for all EOR exam administrations
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| EYES, EARS, NOSE, ORAL CAVITY, AND THROAT (EENOT) – 12% |
Ear disorders
- Cerumen impaction
- Dysfunction of eustachian tube
- Foreign body
- Hearing disorders
- Mastoiditis
- Otitis externa
- Otitis media (with/without effusion)
- Tympanic membrane perforation
Eye disorders
- Conjunctivitis
- Lacrimal disorders
- Optic neuritis
- Orbital/periorbital cellulitis
- Retinoblastoma
- Strabismus
- Vision abnormalities
Nose/sinus disorders
- Acute/chronic rhinosinusitis
- Allergic rhinitis
- Epistaxis
- Nasal polyps
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Oropharyngeal disorders
- Ankyloglossia
- Congenital palate disorders
- Dental caries
- Dental trauma
- Diphtheria
- Epiglottis
- Gingivitis
- Herpes simplex virus
- Laryngitis
- Laryngotracheobronchitis (croup)
- Leukoplakia
- Oral candidiasis
- Oral health
- Oral lesions
- Parotitis
- Peritonsillar abscess/retropharyngeal abscess
- Pharyngitis
- Salivary disorders
- Tonsillar hypertrophy
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| PULMONARY – 12% |
| Asthma
Cystic fibrosis
Foreign body aspiration
Infectious disorders
- Acute bronchiolitis
- Acute bronchitis
- Acute epiglottis
- Influenza
- Laryngotracheal bronchitis
- Pertussis
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Infectious disorders, continued
Pneumothorax
Respiratory distress
Respiratory distress syndrome in the newborn
Sleep apnea |
| DERMATOLOGIC – 10% |
| Acne vulgaris
Allergic reactions
Diseases of hair, nails, or skin
- Acanthosis nigricans
- Alopecia
- Atopic dermatitis
- Erythema multiforme
- Lichen planus
- Pityriasis rosea
- Seborrhea dermatitis
- Steven-Johnson syndrome
- Tinea versicolor
- Toxic epidermal necrolysis
Infectious disorders
- Bacterial
- Abscess
- Cellulitis
- Impetigo
- Paronychia
- Fungal
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Infectious disorders, continued
- Viral
- Coxsackie
- Measles
- Molluscum contagiosum
- Rubella/rubeola
- Varicella
- Verrucae
- Viral exanthems
Skin infestations
Skin lesions
Wounds
- Abrasions/lacerations
- Bites/stings
- Burns
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| GASTROINTESTINAL – 10% |
Esophageal disorders
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Foodborne illness
Foreign body ingestion
Gastric disorders
Gastrointestinal bleeding
Hepatic disorders
- Hepatitis
- Inborn errors of metabolism (PKU, galactosemia)
Intestinal/colorectal disorders
- Acute gastroenteritis (viral, bacterial)
- Appendicitis
- Biliary/duodenal atresia
- Celiac disease
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Intestinal/colorectal disorders, continued
- Fetal impaction/encopresis
- Functional constipation
- Hernias
- Hirschsprung disease
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Intussusception
- Volvulus
Neonatal hyperbilirubinemia
Toxidromes
- Acetaminophen poisoning
- Ingestion of harmful substances
- Reye syndrome
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| GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT – 10% |
| Breast health (pain, mass)
Chromosomal abnormalities (Down syndrome, Turner syndrome, Klinefelter syndrome, Trisomy 13/18)
Developmental milestones
Digital/technology guidelines
Failure to thrive
Feeding and nutrition
Gender identity
Immunization guidelines
Menarche
Newborn assessment |
Physical activity
Physical growth parameters
Physical safety
Puberty
Sexual and reproductive health
Sexual orientation
Social, emotional, and behavioral development
Sudden unexplained infant death
Tanner staging
Teething
Vitamin/nutritional deficiencies |
| INFECTIOUS DISEASES – 10% |
Bacterial infections
- Botulism
- Group A streptococcus
- Group B streptococcus
- Pertussis
Congenital infections
Fever
- Fever in the infant
- Fever of unknown origin
- Fever without a source
Fungal infections
Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C)
Parasitic infections
Sepsis
Sexually transmitted infections |
Vector-borne infections
Viral infections
- Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
- Epstein-Barr virus
- Erythema infectiosum
- Hand-foot-and-mouth disease
- Herpes simplex virus
- Influenza
- Measles
- Mumps
- Roseola
- Rubella
- Varicella
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| CARDIOVASCULAR – 8% |
Congenital heart disease
- Acyanotic
- Atrial septal defect
- Coarctation of the aorta
- Cyanotic
- Patent ductus arteriosus
- Pulmonary atresia
- Tetralogy of Fallot
- Transposition of the great vessels
- Ventricular septal defect
Hypertensive disorders
- Primary hypertension
- Secondary hypertension
Lipid disorders |
Shock
Traumatic, infectious, and inflammatory heart conditions
- Acute rheumatic carditis
- Kawasaki disease
Valvular disorders
- Aortic
- Mitral
- Pulmonary
- Rheumatic heart disease
- Tricuspid
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| NEUROLOGIC/PSYCHIATRIC/BEHAVIORAL HEALTH – 8% |
| Adverse childhood experiences
Anxiety disorders
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Autism spectrum disorder
Child abuse and neglect
Congenital/genetic disorders
- Cerebral palsy
- Chiari malformation
- Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders
- Huntington disease
- Prader Willi syndrome
- Spina bifida
- Trisomy 13, 18, 21
- Turner syndrome
Depressive disorders
Disruptive, impulse-control, and conduct disorders
Eating disorders |
Febrile seizure
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders
Headache (migraine, tension, idiopathic intracranial hypertension)
Meningitis
Neoplasms of the central nervous system
Seizure disorders
Self-harm
Sleep disorders
Substance use disorders
Suicidality
Syncope, neurogenic
Tic disorders
Traumatic brain injury |
| ENDOCRINE – 5% |
Adrenal disorders
- Congenital adrenal hyperplasia
Diabetes mellitus
Diabetic ketoacidosis
Gender diverse care
Gynecomastia
Hypoglycemia
Obesity |
Pituitary disorders
- Growth hormone deficiency
- Hypogonadism
Thyroid and parathyroid disorders
- Congenital hyperthyroidism
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| HEMATOLOGIC – 5% |
Anemias
- Aplastic anemia
- Hemolytic
- Macrocytic
- Microcytic
- Normocytic
- Sideroblastic anemia
Coagulation disorders
- Immune thrombocytopenic purpura
Hemolytic uremic syndrome |
Lead poisoning
Leukemias
Sickle cell disease
Thalassemias |
| RENAL/GENITOURINARY – 5% |
| Circumcision
Congenital/genetic disorders
Cryptorchidism
Enuresis
Hydrocele
Hypospadias
Infectious disorders
Neoplasms
- Benign
- Malignant
- Wilms tumor
Paraphimosis |
Phimosis
Renal disease
- Glomerulonephritis
- Nephritic syndrome
- Nephrotic syndrome
Testicular mass
Testicular torsion
Vesicourethral reflux |
| RHEUMATOLOGIC/MUSCULOSKELETAL – 5% |
| Avascular necrosis
Birth trauma (clavicle fracture, brachial plexus injury, cephalohematoma, subgaleal hematoma)
Developmental dysplasia of the hip
Fractures/dislocations
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis
Muscular dystrophy
Neoplasia of the musculoskeletal system |
Osgood-Schlatter disease
Plagiocephaly
Radial head subluxation
Scoliosis
Slipped capital femoral epiphysis
Sprains/strains
Talipes equionvarus (Club foot)
Torticollis |
| 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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