Guides you through the Step 2 exam. Focusing on the important concepts of the exam, guide also suggest many communication techniques vital in establishing an excellent doctor-patient relationship. It contains thirty practice cases which help you hone your history-taking, physical examination, and communication skills

USMLE Step 2 Clinical Skills Triage is the indispensable preparation book for the Step 2 Clinical Skills exam, presenting 40 high-yield patient-encounter cases that simulate the examination experience. Cases are organized for straightforward learning: a sample dialogue that mimics actual doctor-patient communication is followed by guidelines on performing the physical exam, ending the case, writing the patient note, and outlining the differential diagnosis. Comprehensive yet succinct, the cases address almost all possible exam scenarios, including telephone cases and "difficult patient" encounters. Each case contains detailed and relevant information on presenting complaints and conditions, with pertinent points highlighted and boxed for easy review. Written by the author of the popular USMLE Step 3 Triage, this book is optimal for either individual or group study and for any student interested in reviewing how to practice applying medical knowledge and patient-centered skills.

A well organized, clear and concise rapid revision guide to prepare for the USMLE Step 2 Clinical Skills exam. The book is useful for the 3 and 4th year medical students (IMGs & AMGs) during their clinical rotations. The different components of the exam are dealt with in detail: ICE (Data gathering in History, Physical exam check list including special tests and a good Patient note guidelines), CIS(Communication interpersonal skills, tackling challenging situations) and tips for SEP (Spoken English proficiency for non-native English speakers. The e-book has interactive hyperlinks to the popular ‘Online Video Tutorial’ (www.targetusmle.com) – which is a complete coaching program for CS prep from the comfort of your home. It is the first of its kind designed by Dr. Mary June for which the CS handbook is an essential companion guide. Flip through the pages to see how easy Step 2 CS prep can be! Do it once. Do it right. Pass Step 2 CS exam the first time! STUDENT REVIEWS ON AMAZON KINDLE (First Edition) *****5 yellow stars (like amazon you can put in webpage ) “Fantastic study resource for the USMLE Step 2 CS! I wish I had read your book earlier!” “One and only solution for clearing Clinical Skills exam” “A must to pass on the First Attempt...The best CS review book out there. Don't waste your time with anything else.” “Reading this book the first time gave a feeling of having passed the exam before taking it. This gets even better when used in tandem with the 7 easy steps video tutorial on their website @ targetusmle.com.” “Great book to an IMG preparing for the Step 2 CS exam. Gives you a systematic approach and understanding of the process. The book is very concise, has everything you need to know to pass the exam,” “The Best CS textbook”

Here's everything you need to prepare efficiently and successfully for the USMLE Step 2 Clinical Skills (CS) Exam! This Survival Guide reviews all the skills medical students must demonstrate: history taking, physical examination, patient counseling, communication, and writing the patient note. Written by students for students, it's packed with tips, tricks, handy mnemonics, and 65 case examples that make studying simple and enjoyable. Offers a wealth of history-taking mnemonics to help students remember all the information they must gather from patients. Explains how to perform the physical-exam techniques required on the exam. Prepares students to counsel difficult patients and communicate bad news in an effective and compassionate manner. Discusses what to write and what not to write in the "Patient Note." Contains 65 sample cases that demonstrate common clinical presentations, with lists of differential diagnoses, investigations, red flags, and key elements to look for in a patient encounter. Allows you to test yourself with 35 practice cases. Features a humorous, reader-friendly approach to the material throughout. Describes what to expect on the day of the exam with a chapter on guided imagery.

This small, easy-to-carry-book, checklist format is perfect for self-testing for partner quizzing on the elements that will be tested on the USMLE Step 2 CS. Each case starts out with a scenario, then provides a checklist for every item the student should consider regarding the patient history, physical examination, differential diagnosis and follow up.

This fully revised Second Edition offers a complete review for the USMLE Step 2 Clinical Skills (CS) exam. It covers all diseases encountered on the exam and prepares students to interact with patients, take a good medical history, perform a focused physical examination, develop a workup plan, and write an organized patient note. Numerous sample cases and patient notes are included. This edition has new chapters on ethics in primary care; Step 2 cases and medical notes; and trauma medical notes. A new chapter format and design highlights essential information: chief complaint, questions to ask, key points, and workup plan.

Publisher Note: The USMLE Step 2 CS exam has been discontinued. Go beyond the basics with Kaplan Medical's USMLE Step 2 CS Complex Cases, the only guide to focus specifically on challenging cases seen on the USMLE Step 2 Clinical Skills exam. Concise review, expert guidance, and sample patient cases help you master each step in the diagnostic reasoning process so you can face the most difficult cases with confidence. The Best Review 23 patient cases narrowly focused on advanced clinical content Sample patient notes Step-by-step breakdown of the clinical thinking process, including data gathering, data interpretation, and writing the patient note Concise, practical advice on communication, physical exam maneuvers, and differential diagnosis Expert Guidance We invented test prep—Kaplan (www.kaptest.com) has been helping students for almost 80 years. Our proven strategies have helped legions of students achieve their dreams.