- The fifth edition features:
- Two-color interior design
- The latest statistics and
- Advice on matching in each specialty and Major sub-specialty
- Advice on preparing for the 4th year of medical school, and special considerations for IMGs and residents with young families.
USMLE Step 2 CS Books
99 Medical Books offers a range of valuable resources for students preparing for USMLE Step 2 CS (Clinical Skills). Unlike the other USMLE exams that primarily test knowledge, Step 2 CS assesses the ability to interact with patients, perform physical exams, and communicate findings effectively. Proper preparation for this exam requires a combination of clinical knowledge, communication skills, and the ability to navigate patient interactions. With the right tools and practice, students can confidently approach the USMLE Step 2 CS and excel on exam day.
Among the most recommended resources for Step 2 CS are books like First Aid for the USMLE Step 2 CS, which provides detailed guidance on performing patient encounters, taking comprehensive histories, conducting physical exams, and presenting findings. This book is structured with high-yield information to ensure that students are prepared for all aspects of the clinical skills exam, including managing common medical conditions and refining patient communication techniques. First Aid for the USMLE Step 2 CS is an essential tool for mastering the clinical skills exam and developing the necessary skills for success.
Another key resource is Kaplan’s USMLE Step 2 CS guide, which offers a step-by-step approach to mastering the exam format. It includes sample patient cases, checklists for clinical skills, and tips for improving patient communication and documentation, all of which are essential for success in Step 2 CS. Kaplan’s USMLE Step 2 CS helps students structure their study plan and practice effectively for the exam’s patient-centered encounters.
USMLE Step 2 CS Secrets is another highly regarded resource that offers succinct, easy-to-understand tips and strategies for each component of the exam. This book focuses on practical, real-world advice for handling patient encounters and navigating the exam under time constraints, helping students to efficiently assess and manage their patients. With the right approach and resources, students will feel prepared and confident going into the USMLE Step 2 CS exam.
Additionally, practice materials and mock patient encounters can be found to help students simulate real-life clinical situations. These practice sessions are vital for building confidence and improving both clinical and communication skills. With these carefully selected resources, 99 Medical Books ensures students have everything they need to succeed on the USMLE Step 2 CS exam, helping them hone their skills and approach each patient encounter with professionalism and competence.
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First Aid for the Match 5th Edition 2010 ISBN: 9780071702898Written by medical students who recently completed the match processFirst Aid for the Match is a insider's guide to preparing for and succeeding in the match process. - Sale!
First Aid for the Wards 4th Edition 2007 The perfect primer for the core clerkships written by students who excelled!Don't begin third year medical school without reading this book! Written by students for students, this high-yield guide helps you move smoothly from the classroom to the wards. Thoroughly revised and updated, this comprehensive book explains what to expect in each required rotation and includes sample notes and reports, key facts, formulas, and protocols, and answers to "pimp questions" you will be asked on rounds.- Student-to-student advice on everything from what to wear to how to impress the attending physician
- Know what to expect in every core rotation: medicine, surgery, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, neurology, psychiatry, and emergency medicine
- Advice on presenting cases to attendings
- How-to guides for common procedures
- High-yield facts on the diagnosis and treatment of common diseases
- Sample patient notes, clipboard and note-card patient templates
- Updated student ratings of popular clinical handbooks, reviews, and texts
- Sale!Kaplan Step 2 CS Core Cases 4th Edition ISBN: 9781419553172The best book for CS Core Cases, Most Demanded Clinical Skills Book.Features:
- Expert advice on how to master the CS exam
- 35 realistic practice cases
- Proven strategies for doctor-patient communication, history taking, the physical exam, patient note writing, and clinical reasoning
- Kaplan's proven test-taking strategies
- Additional practice cases online with detailed explanations
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First Aid for the USMLE Step 2 CS 5th Edition ISBN: 9780071804264The best-selling USMLE Step 2 CS review book—now completely updated to reflect the latest exam format!- 44 full-length practice cases that simulate the real exam—including 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
- Updated content based on feedback from recent U.S. and international test takers
- 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
- Time management advice to maximize your clinical encounters
- Proven study and exam strategies from students who passed the exam
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Master the Wards Internal Medicine Clerkship: Survive Clerkship & Ace the Shelf ISBN: 9781609781378The three-month Internal Medicine clerkship plunges senior med students into the hospital floor, the emergency department, and the clinic. What is expected of you? What should you expect? You need a "how to" book for your first clinical experience.Master the Wards Internal Medicine Clerkship combines the advice of med school students on their third- and fourth-year rotations with the expectations of residents and attending teaching physicians. With charts, diagrams, and dozens of full-color diagnostic images, this concise guide will help you survive the daily challenges of clerkship—and thrive!Features: * How to prepare for rounding * What residents look for on rounds, and what will you be asked * How diseases present to the emergency department or ambulatory center, and how to quickly assess patients * The most frequent chief complaint for each disease, in the words patients use * When to treat immediately, before testing * What tests are needed first * How and when to prepare for case presentations * How to write process notes * Solid advice on efficiency and survival from peers who have been there - Sale!The Washington Manual Internship Survival Guide - 4th Edition ISBN: 9781451143249This 4th edition of The Washington Manual Internship Survival Guide contains all the essential information needed for a successful internship.Designed to help residents improve their skills from their very first day on the wards, this pocket-size reference book offers practical medical advice for the top 10 workups and common calls and complaints residents will encounter during their rotations, including key history, what not to miss, and when to call for help. FEATURES • Includes a quick-reference detachable 12-panel pocket card with step-by-step instructions and full-color illustrations of procedures • New sections offer valuable insights into patient safety and risk management • Expanded coverage gives reader a better understanding of pain management and critical care • Thorough updates give residents the most current medical practices
