Will you pass this new exam on your first attempt? Most students know how to do a patient exam, but they do not know what to expect during this new USMLE. Blueprints USMLE Step 2 CS provides the information you need to pass the test the first time. It contains practical information and sample patient cases in which you can practice writing a patient note in the format required for the exam. Know what to expect before you take this important exam. Blueprints USMLE Step 2 CS features: Tips on preparing for the exam Step-by-step guidelines on what to expect the day of the exam Details on how these physical exams may be different than ones students have performed previously Techniques for completing the 15-minute physical exam and 10-minute patient note for each station Guidelines on what students are graded on and how to pass Sample cases with checklists Sample patient notes and what you must include How to be prepared to pass Don't underestimate the cost of failure—pass it the first time with Blueprints USMLE Step 2 CS.

Detailed answer explanations, 200 brand new questions, and a handy pocket size make the 2nd edition of Blueprints Q&A Step 2 Psychiatry critical to your success on the USMLE. Thoroughly reviewed by students who recently passed the boards, this book is perfect for use during clerkships, board, shelf, or end-of-rotation exam review. Review individual content areas as needed and be ready for Step 2 with the Blueprints Q&A series! A superior resource for medical students, Blueprints Q&A Step 2 Psychiatry is also a valuable resource for IMGs, PAs and NPs studying for licensure exams.

Designed as a quick read for both students on a pediatrics rotation and others who want to know more about the specialty, Blueprints Pediatric Infectious Diseases covers the essentials of pediatric infectious diseases that every student will need to know. Pocket-sized and practical, this book will cover the most common conditions students are likely to encounter. It focuses on the essential content students need to know during a rotation allowing for a fast, easy read. The text emphasizes pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment. Twenty-five multiple-choice and matching review questions are included to help students test their understanding of the subject. The book also features valuable appendices on career and residency opportunities, commonly prescribed medications, and a list of suggested additional reading for those who would like to learn more.

Blueprints Q&A for Step 2 is the perfect study aid for USMLE Step 2 and for shelf exams in the core clerkships. The book contains 1,000 board-formatted questions—200 for each core clerkship subject—that have been reviewed by students who recently passed the boards. Full answers with explanations for correct and incorrect answer choices are provided for each question. An appendix of normal lab values and a list of common abbreviations are also included. A companion Website on thePoint will offer the questions electronically to simulate the actual Step 2 exam.

The Second Edition of Blueprints Cardiology covers the essentials that students need to know on cardiology and internal medicine rotations and while preparing for the USMLE. The thoroughly updated Second Edition features coverage of the most common conditions encountered on the wards. This edition includes a new chapter on pre-operative evaluation of the cardiac patient, plus two new appendices with common cardiac drugs and sample ECGs. The revised and expanded Q&A section presents 75 board-format questions with detailed answer explanations. Evidence-based resources are also included in this edition.

The Second Edition of Blueprints Radiology covers the essentials that students need to know on rotations and while preparing for the USMLE. The thoroughly updated and greatly expanded Second Edition features coverage of the most common conditions encountered on the wards. This edition includes new chapters on interventional radiology and nuclear medicine and places greater emphasis on classic radiological findings and pearls. The high-quality images include an increased number of CTs, MRIs, and x-rays. Seventy-five brand new board-format questions, with detailed answer explanations, are included. This edition now includes evidence-based resources.

The Second Edition of Blueprints Emergency Medicine covers the essentials of emergency medicine that students need to know during their rotation and while preparing for the USMLE. The thoroughly updated and reorganized Second Edition features coverage of the most common conditions encountered on the wards. Completely reorganized to cover the most common acute conditions first, followed by a systems-based approach to emergency medicine Expanded coverage of trauma, bioterrorism, and pediatric emergencies Greatly increased number of figures, tables, and algorithms 75 board-format Q&As with answer explanations Now includes evidence-based references Totally revised, thoroughly updated, and trusted by students, the Blueprints series keeps getting better.