USMLE Step 2 CS Core Cases

USMLE Step 2 CS Core Cases

• USMLE Step 2 CS Core Cases

Fully updated to the recent exam changes, Kaplan Medical€s <I>USMLE</I><I> Step 2 CS: Core Cases</I> provides expert guidance on frequently seen cases and is the only guide to highlight challenging cases frequently seen on the Step 2 Clinical Skills exam. With explicit, practical advice on communication, interpersonal skills, physical exam maneuvers, and more, <I>USMLE Step 2 CS: Core Cases</I> demystifies what standardized patients and test graders are looking for.<br><br><B>Features:</B><br>* Fully revised to reflect the recent Step 2 CS exam changes<br>* NEW section outlining the differential diagnosis and diagnostic reasoning process<br>* 43 frequently seen and challenging cases<br>* Spells out the logic behind each step€"key for international medical graduates<br>* Topics include health checkups, work physicals, telephone calls, end-of-life issues, diabetes checkups, domestic violence, and HIV-related issues<br>* Each case covers:<br>   €"What to do before entering the room<br>   €"Instruction on performing focused histories and physical exams<br>   €"Advice on how to close properly with a patient<br>   €"Challenging questions you might face<br>   €"A thorough case discussion<br>   €"Sample patient note, including the new differential diagnosis and diagnostic reasoning component