First aid for the USMLE Step 2 CS (clinical skills) / Tao Le, Vikas Bhushan, Mae Sheikh-Ali, Kachiu Cecilia Lee.

The best-selling USMLE Step 2 CS review book is now completely updated to reflect the latest exam format! 44 full-length practice cases that simulate the real exam -- including pediatric and telephone interviews as well as suggested closing statements for each case; A revised and expanded set of min...

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Other Authors: Le, Tao, Bhushan, Vikas, Sheikh-Ali, Mae, Lee, Kachiu Cecilia
Language:English
Published: New York : McGraw-Hill Medical Publishing Division, [2014]
Edition:Fifth edition.
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Physical Description:xvii, 573 pages ; 28 cm
Variant Title:
USMLE step 2 CS, clinical skills, a student to student guide. [Cover title]
USMLE step 2 CS.
First aid for the United States medical licensing examination step two CS.
Format: Book
Contents:
  • Part one : 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
  • Supplement : The USMLE Step 2 CS travel guide
  • Part two : The patient encounter. Introduction
  • Doorway information
  • Taking the history
  • The physical exam
  • Closure
  • How to interact with special patients
  • Challenging questions and situations
  • Counseling
  • The patient note
  • Part three : Minicases
  • Part four : Practice cases
  • Part five : Top-rated review resources
  • Appendix
  • About the authors.