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USMLE Step 2 CS: June 2012 Changes in the USMLE Step 2 CS exam
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June 2012 Changes in the USMLE Step 2 CS exam. Starting June 17 2012 there were 2 major changes in USMLE Step 2 CS exam as summarized below. Please take note of these changes as you read the remaining topics listed on this website. Changes to the assessment of Communication and Interpersonal Skills (CIS) component. The primary components of the scoring system are:. The Integrated Clinical Encounter or ICE subcomponent. The Communication and Interpersonal Skills or CIS subcomponent. In the new note, exami...
USMLE Step 2 CS: Physical Examination in USMLE Step 2 CS Examination
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Physical Examination in USMLE Step 2 CS Examination. Undressing and draping the patient for the exam. Expose one part at a time. Use the drape effectively. Draping can be done as soon as you enter the room after introduction or be done just prior to the exam. Draping, in context of the CS simply means covering up the lower half of the patients body with a sheet (will be kept in the room for you) in order to cover the private area while examining the abdomen and/or lower extremities. Always wash your hands.
USMLE Step 2 CS: Acceptable Abbreviations for the USMLE Step 2 CS Examination
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Acceptable Abbreviations for the USMLE Step 2 CS Examination. WNL within normal limits. Ø without or no. AIDS acquired immune deficiency syndrome. BUN blood urea nitrogen. CABG coronary artery bypass grafting. CBC complete blood count. CCU cardiac care unit. CHF congestive heart failure. COPD chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. CVP central venous pressure. DTR deep tendon reflexes. EMT emergency medical technician. ENT ears, nose, and throat. HEENT head, eyes, ears, nose, and throat. Step 2 CS Topics.
USMLE Step 2 CS: Step 2 CS live course. To take or not to take
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Step 2 CS live course. To take or not to take. In last few years the USMLE. Has made it more difficult to pass the USMLE. Step 2 CS examination leading to emergence of a number of 'live' coaching services. Step 2CS is a very unpredictable exam. I do not recommend taking the live courses for most people but if you are one of the following you should consider taking a course. O or minimal clinical exposure. Graduated from medical school more than 2 years ago. Post your comments/questions below:.
USMLE Step 2 CS: Dos and Don'ts for the USMLE Step 2 CS Exam
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Dos and Don'ts for the USMLE Step 2 CS Exam. For the integrated clinical encounter (ICE):. Use of open-ended questions,. Use transitional statements,. Accurately summarize information from the patient. Ask multiple questions at once. Repeat questions unless for clarification. Use medical terms/jargon unless immediately defined. Interrupt when the patient is talking. For Communication and Interpersonal Skills (CIS):. Acknowledge patient’s issues/concerns. Respond clearly with information. Step 2 CS Topics.
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Score 99 USMLE blog: Patient Note
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Score 99 at USMLE. Choose a topic to study. 30 yo female c/o [CC]. Pain in abdomen x 2 days. ODP and CC description]. Pain is in the lower half of her abdomen, colicky, 7/10 without any radiation. Pain started at rest and gradually worsened to present state. Has taken 2 tabs of Tums today morning with partial relief. There is no specific aggrevating factor. Associated symptoms from the affected system]. Review of other systems]. No cough. No pain elsewhere in the body, No trauma, No urinary complaints.
Score 99 USMLE blog: What to take to the Step 2CS test center
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Score 99 at USMLE. Choose a topic to study. What to take to the Step 2CS test center. The four things you need to take to the test center are as follows:. If you forget they will provide one but it is generally recommended that you take your own). If you forget they will provide one but it is generally recommended that you take your own. And of course make sure the pockets are empty! June 7, 2009 at 1:46 PM. June 8, 2011 at 1:18 AM. Thanks Drager. I took some chocolates and I was so so glad I did.
Score 99 USMLE blog: Challenging Questions
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Score 99 at USMLE. Choose a topic to study. There are 4 steps to answering a challenging question. Most people do the 2 nd. Step but forget the rest. 1st- Express your understanding for the SP's. Ask if they have more questions. The basic idea to is to tell the SP that more diagnostic tests would be needed before one can be sure. Nevertheless read through the examples below . Q "Can you give me some antibiotics to get better? Q "Do you think I will be able to use my leg again like before? A "Mr Smith I t...
Score 99 USMLE blog: USMLE Step 2 CS overview
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Score 99 at USMLE. Choose a topic to study. USMLE Step 2 CS overview. I recommend making a d. Iary with useful notes from all the available resources and then using that diary for practice. You should try and make a rough ‘pro forma’ that you can use for every case. Patient notes are very crucial in scoring your exam performance. Many tend to underestimate this part of the CS exam. You must practice writing the patient notes many times before you actually take the exam. General things to remember:. Do no...
Score 99 USMLE blog: Step 2 CS Counseling
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Score 99 at USMLE. Choose a topic to study. Step 2 CS Counseling. Most patients in the CS exam will either be. Alcoholic just counsel him as follows. Mr Smith drugs are not the only things that will help control your blood sugars. Regular exercise and modified diet will play a big role in managing your diabetes. In addition diabetes makes you more prone to infection, especially infection of your feet. You. Will outgrow their symptoms. A number of behavioral modifications can help decrease. Alarms or even...
Score 99 USMLE blog: Heriditary spherocytosis
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Score 99 at USMLE. Choose a topic to study. The following article covers most of the important points about Hereditary spherocytosis (HS) that are tested in the USMLE exam. Pay close attention to bold phrases. As they are key points that appear in the exam as questions/hints. HS is a common inherited hemolytic anemia resulting from abnormalities in the proteins of the red blood cell (RBC) membrane ( mainly spectrin but also ankyrin, protein 4.2, and band 3. It is usually inherited in an autosomal dominant.
Score 99 USMLE blog: Clavice Fracture
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Score 99 at USMLE. Choose a topic to study. Clavicle is the bone most commonly fractured during labor and delivery. Although difficult delivery of the shoulder, or extended arms in breech deliveries increase the chances of a clavicle fractures, they can be present even with a history of a normal delivery. Diagnosis: In addition to delivery history the following features may point towards the diagnosis:. Palpable crepitus or bony irregularity early on. Thank you for your time. List of DOs and DON'Ts.
Score 99 USMLE blog: Popular Mnemonics for Step 2CS
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Score 99 at USMLE. Choose a topic to study. Popular Mnemonics for Step 2CS. Occurance of same symptoms. Is very important. Do not forget to ask the occupation. One trick I learnt from an online blog was to ask about the occupation while washing my hands. Some people like to use the mnemonic SODA for detailed social history. ( Smoking, Occupation, Drugs and Alcohol). Intensity ask to rate severity (1/10). Have you ever felt you needed to Cut. Down on your drinking? You by criticizing your drinking? Subscr...
Score 99 USMLE blog: Testicular torsion - Key points for the USMLE
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Score 99 at USMLE. Choose a topic to study. Testicular torsion - Key points for the USMLE. Is the most common cause of acute scrotal swelling and pain. Underlying cause is a high attachment of tunica vaginalis that occurs in 12% of males. Symptoms may include nausea and vomiting and even fever (in addition to testicular symptoms). Examination may demonstrate a horizontal and elevated testis. The cremasteric reflex is usually absent. But its presence does not rule out testicular torsion. USMLE step 2 cs.
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USMLE-Rx | Your prescription for USMLE Success
Step 1 Triple Play Bundle. Step 2 CK Qmax. First Aid Step 1 Flash Facts. First Aid Step 1 Express Videos. Step 2 CK Qmax. First Aid Step 1 Express Videos. First Aid Step 1 Flash Facts. Ive been recommending USMLE-Rx to any student who asks which question bank to use, I think its better than USMLE World and Kaplan! Mdash; Sean A. I used USMLE-Rx and thought it was incredible. I scored 99 on the exam, which I largely attribute to the First Aid book and USMLE-Rx. Keep up the good work! Mdash; Jamie A. Terms...
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More USMLE books and tutorials. Our concept is simple. We offer small books with just the facts. Do you need a quick reference, but would like to add your own information as well? Would you like a work-book to test your abilities? Then these are the books for you! Your overview book for the Step 1 in hard-copy! Print your own Step 1 topic! Get your notes organized with USMLE H.
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Buy USMLE 2 CK. More USMLE books and tutorials. Our concept is simple. We offer small books with just the facts. Do you need a quick reference, but would like to add your own information as well? Would you like a work-book to test your abilities? Then these are the books for you! Master the Step 2 CK examination with USMLE Help. Quick review of high-yield information for the USMLE Step 2 CK. Hot-topics that you most often quickly forget. Over 500 USMLE Step 2 CK topics. Symptoms, Evaluation, Treatment.
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June 2012 Changes in the USMLE Step 2 CS exam. Starting June 17 2012 there were 2 major changes in USMLE Step 2 CS exam as summarized below. Please take note of these changes as you read the remaining topics listed on this website. Changes to the assessment of Communication and Interpersonal Skills (CIS) component. The primary components of the scoring system are:. The Integrated Clinical Encounter or ICE subcomponent. The Communication and Interpersonal Skills or CIS subcomponent. In the new note, exami...
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Saturday, September 13, 2008. NEERAJ STEP3 CCS GUIDE. The second day of testing includes 144 multiple-choice items, divided into 4 blocks of 36 items. These blocks will take 45 minutes. The total time allotted for these blocks is 3 hours. The second day also includes a. And instructions for which approximately 15 minutes are allowed. This is followed by 9 case simulations, for which 4 hours are allotted. Visit usmle website for updated information. 2 Order all emergent procedures if required (ABCD's).
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USMLE Strategy
Monday, May 7, 2007. Basic USMLE Strategy and Tips. The USMLE can take many months. Step 1 can take close to a year and Step 2 CK up from 6-8 months. I recommend you all to take Step 1 after your basic sciences are over rather than waiting for graduation. Step 2 CS can take a few weeks to prepare. They have raised the passing standards for all the steps I heard. I recommend the following books and resources:. First Aid for Step 1. Kaplan Videos (or Live lectures). Crush the Boards for Step 2 CK. Another ...
USMLE Test Prep, USMLE Step 1, USMLE Step 2, USMLE Step 3, COMLEX
USMLE Test Preparation - Medical Licensing Exam. The USMLE is a three step exam for medical licensure in the United States. It is computer based and administered by Prometric. Can be taken in testing centers around the world. Step 3. Tests are given only in the United States and it's territories. Sponsored by the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) and the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB), medical school graduates must pass all three before applying for a medical license in the U.S. The S...
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