Case-Based Simulation and Review For USMLE Step 2 CS, 1e [Paperback]

Theodore X. O'Connell MD (Author), Timothy J. Horita MD (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1416025472 | ISBN-13: 978-1416025474 | Publication Date: September 20, 2005 | Edition: 1

Calm your anxiety and prepare for the USMLE Step 2 CS exam! The interactive role-play exercises in this book will put you at ease with the new Clinical Skills examination. Effective for individual preparation but organized to promote group study, this volume provides materials so you can role-play the exam with fellow students. By simulating the actual CS examination, you will reinforce your clinical skills and familiarize yourself with the format of the examination.

• Presents complete descriptions of the exam process and expectations.
  
• Uses a case-based review format that provides 20 high-yield cases to reinforce and practice your clinical skills.
  
• Allows you to act the part of the patient or scorer as well as examinee, for a unique and highly educational experience.
  
• Provides scoring sheets so your colleagues can grade your performance.
  
• Includes current national recommendations regarding the problem presented in each case.

Editorial Reviews

Review

" It serves as an excellent template upon which students could ground their preparations for this evaluation."
-Doody's Book Review Service

About the Author

Theodore X. O'Connell, MD, Associate Program Director, Director of Residency Research Curriculum, Family Medicine Residency Program, Kaiser Permanente Woodland Hills, Woodland Hills California, Clinical Instructor, Department of Family Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, California, Partner Physician Southern California Permanente Medical Group, Woodland Hills, California; and Timothy J. Horita, MD, Program Director, Family Medicine Residency Program, Kaiser Permanente Woodland Hills, Woodland Hills, California, Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Family Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, California, Partner Physician Southern California Permanente Medical Group, Woodland Hills, California

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Saunders; 1 edition (September 20, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1416025472
• ISBN-13: 978-1416025474
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #414,576 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Theodore X. O'Connell, M.D., is the Program Director of the Kaiser Permanente Woodland Hills Family Medicine Residency Program. Dr. O'Connell is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. He is also a partner in the Southen California Permanente Medical Group. Dr. O'Connell is the recipient of numerous clinical, teaching, and research awards. He has been published widely as the author of textbook chapters, review books, journal articles, and editorials. Dr. O'Connell received his undergraduate degree in psychology from the University of Notre Dame and his medical degree from the University of California, Los Angeles School of Medicine. He completed an internship, residency, and chief residency in Family Medicine at Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center in Santa Monica, California.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Resource for Musculoskeletal Problems, May 15, 2006

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Rami - See all my reviews

This review is from: Case-Based Simulation and Review For USMLE Step 2 CS, 1e (Paperback)

I have also used First Aid and USMLE World to study for the Step 2 CS. I found "Case-Based Simulation" to be particularly helpful for studying the musculoskeletal components of the exam. This book has very easy to understand descriptions and diagrams of the maneuvers for examining the knee, shoulder and back. It also describes the pathophysiology that may be related to each type of complaint. After practicing the exams, I now feel that I can do these exams with confidence.

I would still buy First Aid or subscribe to UW to study, but this book is very helpful as a companion or to practice with classmates.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful book, May 2, 2006

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Miguel074 - See all my reviews

This review is from: Case-Based Simulation and Review For USMLE Step 2 CS, 1e (Paperback)

I found this book to be very helpful, with thorough discussions of the topics. The book is designed to be used for study with other people to practice cases. I have used this book and First Aid.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I highly recommend this book, June 3, 2008

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Med Student (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Case-Based Simulation and Review For USMLE Step 2 CS, 1e (Paperback)

These cases tell your simulated patient exactly what to say and do during the H&P. It is excellent for student-student practice but also if you are practicing with a patient (like my husband) who does not have a medical background. In addition, it also has really good examples of SOAP notes and detailed diagnostic and management plans following each case.