Case-Based Simulation and Review For USMLE Step 2 CS (Paperback)

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

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" It serves as an excellent template upon which students could ground their preparations for this evaluation."
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Product Description
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.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Saunders; 1 edition (September 19, 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 (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #459,886 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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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

By	Rami - See all my reviews

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

By	Miguel074 - See all my reviews

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

By	Med Student (California) - See all my reviews

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.