First Aid for the USMLE Step 2 CS 5th Edition

I believe this is a must have if you're studying for the CS. Really detailed general information and orientations about the test, but most of all really useful cases broken down. Everything from:- Doorway Information.- Example of Checklist that the SP probably has.- Advices for the examinee during the history taking & physical exam.- Manners taken into consideration by the SP.- Example of closure for each case.- Space to create your PN of the case.- An Actual PN of the case to compare it to yours.Everyone has their own way to study, so in the end it's up to you to determine if this is useful. I believe t's a great guide to role play w/ a study partner and to use as a guide to practice and refresh the different maneuvers you should perform in different cases. It has helped me to feel a lot more prepare to take the CS. Anyway, wish me luck and lots of luck & blessings to you guys as well.

Very useful book. Gets you used to the format of the cases and helps you broaden your differential diagnosis. It took me two days to read through the whole book (didn't write out answers, though) and then I took CS the next day and felt that I did well, and subsequently found that I passed with a score well above average. In full disclosure, I am an American grad, though, and most American grads don't have too much difficulty with passing. My biggest issue after reading this text was time management - so, make sure you practice a couple cases with a friend. If you're an international grad, it may or may not be enough for you; Kaplan offers great courses for those who need that extra help, particularly those for whom English is a second language.

Mini cases!!! They really helped me and everyone I know. I personally didn't like the full cases because I didn't think they prepared me at all. In real life patients are usually pretty vague, so I don't know what they would say things like I notice it every time I have a fatty meal or I have right upper quadrant pain. I know you're probably thinking well, your partner should know not to say that or whatever, - which is true- but you'll see what I mean when you read the cases because it's not just limited to that.but MINI CASES MINI CASES MINI CASES!!! That section is gold!

Definitely worth getting this most recent edition!! They added really good explanations for all the cases. My school has us doing clinical skills examinations (CSEs) where we have to do a history, focused physical, and post-encounter note during our 2nd year so I used this book to prepare for those! It is very helpful for deciding on a differential diagnosis based on different history findings with the same presentation. I will definitely be using this book to prepare for Step 2 CS next year too.

Absolutely love it, a must buy book!!!It's clear, precise, and concise in all chapters and sections.No erratas so far.I don't think anyone would need anything more than this book for his cs exam preparation.The book was delivered on time and in a perfect condition and packaging.Content are as good and easy to read as First Aid for USMLE STEP 1 2015ed

A great asset for anyone trying to study for the USMLE Step 2 CS Exam. They update this yearly and even though i doubt the value added by new information in each new addition is incremental it its still one of the best and most uptodate resources you have to study for that exam. I don't think its wise to step foot into that exam room without having gone through this book at least twice. Even if the cases are not the same, the fundamental approach to clinical interaction and asking questions will never change and is very important in life and in practice.

This book is an absolute MUST HAVE when studying for Step 2 CS. This book has over 25 cases that are EXACTLY like the real CS. If you study diligently from this book you will be alright for Step 2 CS. I went over every case in this book at least once and most of them twice. Also the quick reviews in the front and back that give you generic topics or are quick thinker responses are helpful too. You would be CRAZY to not study out of this book for Step 2 CS.

I ordered this to read the week before my exam. I read through 85% of it and felt like it was just okay. Some of the differentials/labs were random and completely unnecessary. If you have good background knowledge and have done well on OSCEs, I would say get it just to appease yourself. Read through it casually, but I would not say this book is gold.

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So,I got this from medessentials. Excellent service,I must say. Got the books (this and core cases step 2 cs) way before the anticipated date.The book per se is brilliantly written.I owe my step 1 and step 2 ck to first aids and kaplan.Hope i pass cs too!

Me gusto este libro porque es breve y dirigido, mas aun cuando tienes poco tiempo para revisar y entrar en detalles.

Must read and practice all the cases. Very good mini cases to remember the differentials the day before the exam. Not to be used as a sole source, at least for foreign medical graduates.

As described. Arrived on time.