Summary
This is a high-yield, practical book explaining what to expect when taking the USMLE Step 2, reviewing essential high-yield information likely to be tested on the exam and rating currently available review/test-preparation resources. It contains valuable information on how to prepare for the exam (including test-taking strategies, help for foreign medical graduates (including licensure, Steps 1 and 2, residencies, Visa options, and resources), high-yield facts organised by system cover the core fund of knowledge tested on the exam and which clinical science review books are most valuable in preparing for the USMLE Step 2.
Table of Contents
Preface |
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Acknowledgments |
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How to Contribute |
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Section I: Guide to Efficient Exam Preparation |
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1 | (44) |
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2 | (1) |
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USMLE Step 2---Computer-Based Testing Basics |
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2 | (9) |
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Clinical Skills Examination |
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11 | (2) |
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13 | (3) |
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16 | (1) |
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17 | (3) |
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20 | (2) |
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First Aid for the International Medical Graduate |
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21 | (1) |
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The IMG's Steps to Licensure in the United States |
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22 | (2) |
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24 | (1) |
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25 | (1) |
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The English Language Test |
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26 | (1) |
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Clinical Skills Assessment |
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26 | (1) |
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27 | (1) |
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28 | (1) |
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29 | (7) |
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36 | (1) |
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37 | (2) |
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First Aid for the Student with a Disability |
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39 | (6) |
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Section II: Database of High-Yield Facts |
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45 | (476) |
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46 | (3) |
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49 | (34) |
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83 | (32) |
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115 | (20) |
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Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine |
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135 | (12) |
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147 | (6) |
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153 | (38) |
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191 | (20) |
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211 | (38) |
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249 | (28) |
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277 | (40) |
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317 | (30) |
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347 | (24) |
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371 | (30) |
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401 | (24) |
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425 | (28) |
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453 | (24) |
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Selected Topics in Emergency Medicine |
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477 | (18) |
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495 | (26) |
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Section III: Database of Clinical Science Review Resources |
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521 | (46) |
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523 | (2) |
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525 | (8) |
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Online Comprehensive Review |
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533 | (1) |
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534 | (6) |
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540 | (3) |
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543 | (4) |
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547 | (3) |
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550 | (1) |
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551 | (5) |
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556 | (5) |
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561 | (2) |
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Commercial Review Courses |
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563 | (4) |
Appendix: Abbreviations and Symbols |
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567 | (4) |
Index |
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