First Aid for the USMLE Step 2 CS

The best-selling USMLE Step 2 CS review book--nowcompletely 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