First Aid for the USMLE Step 2 CS, Sixth Edition - Softcover

Le, Tao; Bhushan, Vikas

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1259862445 ISBN 13: 9781259862441

Publisher: McGraw Hill / Medical, 2017

Synopsis

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The #1 review for the USMLE Step 2 CS is now even better!

The Sixth Edition of First Aid for the USMLE Step 2 CS has been updated to reflect the latest NBME exam format and worksheet items, and incorporates feedback from recent US and international test-takers. This high-yield review delivers a thorough exam preparation guide for the USMLE Step 2 CS, offering a solid review of frequently test CS cases, along with proven study and exam strategies for clinical encounters.

●44 full-length practice cases that simulate the real exam, updated to reflect recent exam changes, and test your ability to document the patient’s most likely diagnosis and how it is  supported by the history and physical findings

●A revised and expanded set of 39 minicases representing common complaints designed to help you rapidly develop a working set of differential diagnoses

●Detailed descriptions and illustrations of high-yield physical exam maneuvers that will win you points without costing time

●Updated maxicases with examples of how to ask patients insightful questions

●Expanded guidelines on how to deal with challenging situations, including those that pose ethical and confidentiality issues

●An updated exam preparation guide for the new USMLE Step 2 CS, including proven study and exam strategies for clinical encounters based on the patient-centered interview

●Updated content based on feedback from recent U.S. and international test takers

About this title

From the Publisher:

Tao Le, MD, MHS(Louisville, KY) isAssistant Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Allergy and Immunology atthe University of Louisville.

Vikas Bhushan, MD (LosAngeles, CA) is a practicingdiagnostic radiologist.

KachiuC. Lee, MD, MPH (Providence, RI) earned hermedical degree and master’s degree in public health from NorthwesternUniversity and served as chief resident in her dermatology residency at BrownUniversity. After residency, she completed fellowship training at MassachusettsGeneral Hospital. She is currently academic faculty at Brown University,

ManiverDeol, MD (New York, NY) earned her medical degree from Government MedicalCollege in Patiala, India. Her passion is medical education, and she iscurrently a Senior Editor on multiple First Aid and USMLE-Rx projects, primarilyat the Step 2 CS/CK level.

From the Back Cover:

Key Benefit: The authors of First Aid for the USMLE Step 1, Wards, and Match now bring you a new edition of First Aid for USMLE Step 2. The second edition continues to help medical students studying for the USMLE step 2 make the most of their limited time, money, and energy. Key Topics: The high-yield facts outline the history, physical exam, differential diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of the important and commonly encountered diseases on the USMLE Step 2. Included again are student ratings of over 100 different review resources. The topics and color images are based on student feedback from the March and August 1998 exams. First Aid for the USMLE Step 2 also includes the latest information on the new computer-based testing format. Market: Medical students.

About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw Hill / Medical
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1259862445
• ISBN 13: 9781259862441
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 640