UKOM Sp.KJ study plan

Map the dopamine, serotonin, glutamate, and GABA pathways to the four core symptom clusters of schizophrenia, writing a one-page diagram from memory.

Compare the receptor-binding profiles and metabolic pathways of first- and second-generation antipsychotics in a table of at least eight agents.

Explain the neurodevelopmental and genetic models of schizophrenia, listing at least five candidate genes and their proposed mechanisms.

List the DSM-5-TR and ICD-11 diagnostic criteria for schizophrenia and differentiate it from schizoaffective and delusional disorders using three written vignettes.

Calculate the required monitoring schedule for clozapine (ANC, weight, glucose, lipids, myocarditis) and state the threshold values that mandate interruption.

Explain the monoamine, HPA-axis, and neuroplasticity hypotheses of depression and link each to a drug class.

Differentiate the mechanisms, half-lives, and discontinuation profiles of SSRIs, SNRIs, bupropion, mirtazapine, and MAOIs.

Apply DSM-5-TR criteria to distinguish major depressive disorder, persistent depressive disorder, and bipolar I versus bipolar II in five written cases.

Outline the evidence-based sequencing of treatment for treatment-resistant depression, including augmentation and neuromodulation options.

State the safety monitoring and toxicity thresholds for lithium, valproate, and lamotrigine.

Conduct and document a structured mental status examination using a standard template for three practice patients or role-plays.

Compare DSM-5-TR and ICD-11 classification of anxiety, OCD, and trauma-related disorders, noting at least four key differences.

Describe the first-line pharmacologic and psychotherapeutic management of panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, GAD, and OCD.

Explain the fear extinction and cognitive-behavioral models underlying exposure and response prevention.

Differentiate acute stress disorder, PTSD, and adjustment disorder by onset, duration, and symptom pattern.

Classify substance use disorders using DSM-5-TR criteria and describe withdrawal syndromes and their timelines for alcohol, benzodiazepines, and opioids.

Outline the pharmacology of nicotine replacement, varenicline, naltrexone, acamprosate, buprenorphine, and methadone.

Differentiate delirium, dementia, and major neurocognitive disorder by onset, course, and cognitive profile.

Explain the assessment and management of alcohol withdrawal delirium and Wernicke encephalopathy.

Describe the workup of reversible causes of cognitive impairment, including thyroid, B12, syphilis, HIV, and neuroimaging indications.

Apply DSM-5-TR criteria to differentiate autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, intellectual disability, and specific learning disorder in four written cases.

Describe the first-line pharmacologic and behavioral management of ADHD, including dosing and monitoring of stimulants and non-stimulants.

Explain normal aging versus mild cognitive impairment versus dementia, including the role of cognitive screening tools.

Outline the assessment and management of behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia, including antipsychotic risks.

Describe the pharmacokinetic changes of aging and their implications for psychotropic prescribing in older adults.

Compare the indications, mechanisms, and typical course of CBT, psychodynamic therapy, supportive therapy, and family therapy.

Describe the components of a suicide risk assessment, including static and dynamic risk factors and protective factors.

Outline the acute management of agitation, serotonin syndrome, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, and lithium toxicity.

Explain the principles of consultation-liaison psychiatry in medical settings, including capacity assessment and delirium management.

Draft a safety plan for a patient at moderate suicide risk using a structured template.

Summarize the key provisions of Indonesian mental health law (UU No. 18/2014) regarding patient rights, involuntary admission, and community-based care.

Explain the ethical principles of autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice as applied to three psychiatric scenarios.

Describe the process of informed consent and capacity assessment for psychiatric treatment and research.

Outline the structure of mental health service delivery in Indonesia, including primary care integration and referral pathways.

Explain the psychiatrist's role in forensic evaluations, including fitness to stand trial and criminal responsibility.

Complete two full-length practice examinations under timed conditions and score at least 70% on each.

Review all missed items from practice examinations and write a one-paragraph explanation for each error.

Revisit the five weakest domains identified by practice scores and summarize key facts in a one-page review sheet per domain.

Recite the diagnostic criteria and first-line treatments for the ten highest-yield disorders across all domains from memory.

Finalize a personal exam-day strategy covering time allocation, question-flagging, and stress management.