First Aid for the USMLE Step 2 CS, Fifth Edition

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