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You've heard all the myths and rumors about the new USMLE Step 2 CS - now get the facts.
The New USMLE Step 2 CS is the book you can count on to sort out fact from fiction about the latest iteration of the USMLE Step 2 CS. Writing in an engaging conversational style, the author debunks 101 of the most common myths surrounding this misunderstood exam and tells you what you really must know and do to excel on it. With this book in hand, you will be aware of how your performance is being evaluated and how you should behave during the patient encounter to get the highest score possible.
The New USMLE Step 2 CS devotes one full page for each myth and is logically divided into four sections. The first three sections match the actual components of the CS exam:
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Integrated Clinical Encounter
- Spoken English Proficiency
The final section addresses miscellaneous myths about the exam that you have no doubt heard - and worried -- about.
Once your mind is clear of all these myths, you will be free to prepare for the exam efficiently and productively, and ultimately pass!
List of contents
IntroductionSection 1: CIS Myths1. Fostering the relationship2. Gathering information3. Providing Information4. Helping the patient make decisions5. Supporting emotions
Section 2 : ICE Myths6. Developing the differential diagnosis7. Performing a pertinent physical exam8. Writing the patient note 9. Data Interpretation10. Supporting the Diagnosis11. Diagnostic Studies
Section 3 : SEP Myths12. Pronunciation13. Word choice
Section 4 : Miscellaneous Myths 14. Things to Remember
About the author
Brenda R. Affinati, MD, FACP
Associate Dean of Graduate Medical Education
DIO Associate Professor of Medicine
Chicago Medical School
Rosalind Franklin University
