First Aid for the USMLE Step 2 CS, Third Edition  (English, Paperback, Le Tao)

Trust the #1 selling USMLE Step 2 CS review book for the most thorough, score-boosting exam preparation possible!

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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

Salient Features

• 40 complete cases simulate the exam experience (9 NEW!)
• 100+ high-yield minicases by chief complaint
• Top-selling CS review book written by students and IMGs who recently passed
• Perfect for group or solo study