Category Components   Overall Exam Composition Range  
 General Thoracic      ~50%  
   Lung  20-30%  
   Trachea/Bronchi  3-10%  
   Pleura  5-10%  
   Mediastinum  5-10%  
   Esophagus  5-10%  
   Chest Wall/Diaphragm  1-8%  
       
 Cardiac    ~50%  
   Acquired Heart Disease 25-35%   
        Valvular heart disease    
        CAD w/other combined diseases    
        Disease of great vessels, tumor, trauma, critical care     
   Congenital Heart Disease 5-10%   
   General Management 10-20%   
        Extracorp circulation/life support    
        Infections/pacers/drug/myocardial protection    
        Postop care/ arrhythmia surgery    
        Transplant/cardiomyopathy/ethics