First Aid for the USMLE Step 2 CS, Third Edition
| Author | : Tao Le |
| Publisher | : McGraw Hill Professional |
| Total Pages | : 433 |
| Release | : 2009-08-24 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780071629133 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0071629130 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (33 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Trust the #1 selling USMLE Step 2 CS review book for the most thorough, score-boosting exam preparation possible! A Doody's Core Title for 2011! The best USMLE Step 2 CS review got just got even better! The third edition of First Aid for the USMLE Step 2 CS has been updated based on feedback from US and international medical student test takers. This student-to-student guide thoroughly prepares you for frequently tested cases, including telephone exams, to ensure CS success. 41 full-length practice cases that simulate the real exam – including all new pediatric and telephone interviews as well as suggested closing statements for each case A revised and expanded set of minicases representing common complaints designed to help you rapidly develop a set of differential diagnoses Time management advice to maximize your clinical encounters Step-by-step strategies for interacting with standardized patients, including “difficult patients” Detailed descriptions of high-yield physical exam maneuvers that will win you points without costing time Proven study and exam strategies from students who passed
