Saudi Licensing Examinations
Anatomic Pathology Blueprint
Blueprint outlines
Evaluation
Sections Percentage (%)
Item
1. Cytology 9%
2. Skin 5%
3. Head and Neck and CNS 15%
4. Respiratory Tract and Cardiovascular System 6%
5. Endocrine System 6%
(200 MCQs, 6. GIT 15%
4 hours) 7. Soft tissue and Bone 6%
8. Male Reproductive System and Urinary Tract 9%
9. Breast and Female Reproductive System and
19%
Placenta
10. Hematolymphoid 5%
11. Quality Control, Lab Safety and Lab
5%
Management
Total 100%
Note:
• Test specifications and content have been reviewed and updated, therefore pass
rates are adjusted accordingly.
Passing Score:
-Registrar: 65%
-Senior registrar: 70%
This applies for any test conducted as of June 6, 2022 and beyond.
• Blueprint distributions of the examination may differ up to +/-5% in each category.
• Percentages and content are subject to change at any time. See the SCFHS website
for the most up-to-date information.
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References:
1. Kumar, V., Abbas, A., Aster, J., Turner, J., Perkins, J., & Robbins, S. Robbins & Cotran
pathologic basis of disease. (Latest Edition).
2. Rosai, J., Ackerman, L., & Rosai, J. (2011). Rosai and Ackerman's surgical pathology.
Edinburgh: Mosby. (Vol 1&2), (Latest Edition).
3. Mills, S., Greenson, J., Hornick, J., Longacre, T., & Reuter, V. Sternberg's diagnostic
surgical pathology. (Volume 1 and Volume 2), (Latest Edition).
4. Homepage. (2022). Retrieved 30 May 2022, from https://www.cap.org/
Note:
• This list is intended for use as a study aid only. SCFHS does not intend the list to
imply endorsement of these specific references, nor are the exam questions
necessarily taken solely from these sources.
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