First Aid for the USMLE Step 2 CS

The 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