Table of Contents
I. Guide to the USMLE Step 2 CS
II. The Patient Encounter
III. Minicases
IV. 41 Practice Cases
V. Top-Rated Review Resources
Tao Le, MD, MHS is Assistant Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics in the Division of Allergy and Clinical Immunology at The University of Louisville. He is the founder of USMLE Rx.com, an online subscription database of USMLE review questions.
The best USMLE Step 2 CS review got just got even better! The third edition of First Aid for the USMLE Step 2 CS has been updated based on feedback from US and international medical student test takers. This student-to-student guide thoroughly prepares you for frequently tested cases, including telephone exams, to ensure CS success.
41 full-length practice cases that simulate the real exam – including all new pediatric and telephone interviews as well as suggested closing statements for each case
A revised and expanded set of minicases representing common complaints designed to help you rapidly develop a set of differential diagnoses
Time management advice to maximize your clinical encounters
Step-by-step strategies for interacting with standardized patients, including “difficult patients”
Detailed descriptions of high-yield physical exam maneuvers that will win you points without costing time
Proven study and exam strategies from students who passed
