Podiatry-License-Exam-Part-III Exam Information and Outline
American Podiatry Medical License Exam Part III
Podiatry-License-Exam-Part-III Exam Syllabus & Study Guide
Before you start practicing with our exam simulator, it is essential to understand the official Podiatry-License-Exam-Part-III exam objectives. This course outline serves as your roadmap, breaking down exactly which technical domains and skills will be tested. By reviewing the syllabus, you can identify your strengths and focus your study time on the areas where you need the most improvement.
The information below reflects the latest 2026 course contents as defined by NBPME. We provide this detailed breakdown to help you align your preparation with the actual exam format, ensuring there are no surprises on test day. Use this outline as a checklist to track your progress as you move through our practice question banks.
Below are complete topics detail with latest syllabus and course outline, that will help you good knowledge about exam objectives and topics that you have to prepare. These contents are covered in questions and answers pool of exam.
1. Medicine (28%) - Diagnosis - Steps to a differential diagnosis - Steps to a working diagnosis - Diagnostic testing and interpretation - Patient Assessment - Comprehensive medical history and examination - Steps for obtaining a comprehensive medical history - Methods for taking and understanding vital signs - Performing a comprehensive examination - Problem focused history and examination - Steps for obtaining problem focused podiatric medical history - Methods for taking and understanding vital signs - Lower extremity examination - Footgear, prosthetics, bracing, orthoses - Infectious Diseases - Bacterial - Viral - Fungal - Parasitic - Prion - Neurology - Peripheral neuropathies - Central nervous system disorders - Nerve injuries - Cardiovascular - Hypertension - Cerebrovascular accident - Congestive heart failure - Myocardial infarction - Arrhythmias - Peripheral arterial disease - Murmurs - Coronary artery disease - Thromboembolic disease - Venous insufficiency - Edema - Rheumatology - Myopathies - Rheumatoid arthritis - Systemic lupus erythematosus - Osteoarthritis (primary and post traumatic) - Other autoimmune and inflammatory arthritides - Gout - Calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease - Infectious arthritis - Seronegative spondyloarthropathies - Metabolic and Endocrine - Bone disorders - Renal disorders - Thyroid disorders - Diabetes mellitus - Cushing syndrome - Adrenal insufficiency - Hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism - Osteoporosis 2. Surgery (26%) - General Surgical Principles - Preoperative evaluation - Surgical risk assessment - Informed consent - Sterile technique - Postoperative management - Complications and their management - Trauma - Fractures - Dislocations - Soft tissue injuries - Emergency management - Wound Care - Acute wounds - Chronic wounds - Diabetic ulcers - Infection control - Debridement techniques - Dressings and advanced therapies - Foot and Ankle Surgical Procedures - Forefoot procedures - Rearfoot procedures - Ankle procedures - Tendon and ligament repair - Arthroscopy - Amputation techniques 3. Orthopedics and Biomechanics (22%) - Biomechanics - Gait analysis - Kinetics and kinematics - Normal and abnormal biomechanics - Functional abnormalities - Structural Deformities - Congenital deformities - Acquired deformities - Flatfoot - Cavus foot - Hallux valgus - Digital deformities - Musculoskeletal Disorders - Tendon disorders - Ligament injuries - Joint disorders - Overuse injuries - Orthotic Management - Orthotic devices - Bracing - Shoe modifications 4. Medical Imaging (15%) - Radiographic Imaging - Standard radiographic views - Interpretation of normal anatomy - Identification of pathology - Advanced Imaging - Magnetic resonance imaging - Computed tomography - Ultrasound - Nuclear imaging - Pathology Identification - Fractures - Tumors - Infections - Degenerative conditions 5. Anesthesia (9%) - Local Anesthesia - Techniques - Nerve blocks - Indications and contraindications - Pharmacology - Anesthetic agents - Dosages - Toxicity and complications - Pain Management - Perioperative pain control - Postoperative pain strategies - Patient Safety - Monitoring - Emergency management - Complication prevention