The Ultimate Guide & Review for USMLE Step 2 Clinical Skill Exam

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 Get the most from your study time...and experience a realistic USMLE simulation. This new addition to the Rapid Review Series makes it easy for you to master all of the material covered on the USMLE™ Step 3 Exam. With 100 high-quality USMLE-style review questions inside the book, another 125 online through STUDENTCONSULT, and full feedback on all your answers, this book is the perfect formula for success on the exam. Key Features Provides an at-a-glance, outline-format review of all the information you need to know. Makes studying easy with a user-friendly 2-color layout. Offers 100 high-quality USMLE-style review questions inside the book, with a full rationale for why every possible answer is right or wrong. Delivers another 125 USMLE-style questions online at www.studentconsult.com—mirroring the look and feel of the actual exam, and providing detailed feedback on which areas you may need to study more. Table of Contents Section I: The Basics Of The Step 2-Cs Examination 1. Background information 2. What are Standardized Patients? 3. Purpose of the Step 2-CS 4. Examination Length 5. Examination Format 6. Eligibility for Step 2-CS 7. Registration for Step 2-CS 8. Fees for Step 2-CS 9. Location of Regional Clinical Skills Evaluation Centers 10. Scoring of Step 2-CS 11. Score Reporting 12. On Your Exam Day 13. Description of the Examination Center 14. Other Important Information About the Examination 15. Suggested Time Management16. Types of Examination Cases 17. The Patient Encounter 18. Announcements During the Examination 19. The Patient Note 20. Important Web Sites Section II: Communication Skills 21. General Principles 22. Conducting the Interview 23. Basic Interviewing Techniques 24. Format of the History 25. After the History – Before the Physical Examination 26. Specific Patient Challenges 27. In Summary Section Iii: As American As Apple Pie Section Iv: 30 Practice Cases Case 1: Headache in a 34-year old man Case 2: Vomiting in a 2-year old child Case 3: Shortness of Breath in a 57-year old woman