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Trust the #1 selling USMLE Step 2 CS review book for the most thorough, score-boosting exam preparation possible!

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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.

• 40 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

Contents:

I. Guide to the USMLE Step 2 CS
Introduction
USMLE Step 2 CS-The Basics
Preparing for the Step 2 CS
Test-Day Tips
First Aid for the IMG
Suppleent-The USMLE Step 2 CS Travel Guide
II. The Patient Encounter
Introduction
Doorway Information
Taking the History
The Physical Exam
Closure
How to Interact with Special Patients
Challenging Questins and Situations
Counseling
The Patient Note
III. Minicases
IV. Practice Cases
V. Top-Rated Review Resources