step 2 cs

I noticed that there's a lot of anxiety-related threads surrounding Step 2 CS. I figured I would share my experience in case someone ever comes across this, in hopes that it will prevent someone from making the same mistakes that I did. First off, I am a US citizen AMG. I sailed through medical...

Hi there! I am looking Step 2 CS prep courses in Chicago. Please advise if you have any recommendations! :) Thank you

The attempt in 2016 to end Step 2 CS attacked the NBME because this fake acting and typing exam in front of fake acting civilians in a fake, made-up, contrived scenario was ridiculously too inconvenient and expensive (it still is, now more so than before) and also because it allegedly didn't...

I been reading many threads on SDN about people failing step 2 CS and it's freaking me out now. I took my test in January and I'm still waiting on my results...anxiously. What worries me is that I ran out of time on 2 patient notes... for one I left the work-up section completely blank. For...

Hi everyone! I’m a non-US IMG, and I’ve given step 1 (215-220, not the most thrilling score one can receive) I’m planning to give the CS exam around 2/3 months before CK, because I’ll be fresh out of some USCE and I feel that I need to redeem myself in CK, so I’d like a bit more time for that...

Hey all. So here's a quick breakdown of my situation: I've learned I failed my Step 2 CS. It's early February, so I am very close to Match Day. I am able to retake the test, but that is going to happen literally the week before match. So far, one school knows about the failed CS (school I...

Hi! I was preparing for my step 2 CS and I was wondering whether it's okay that to write telegraphic sentences on the patient note. Or do I have to write complete sentences? Can anyone advise? Thanks!

Hello all, Have read this forum for awhile, appreciate what people have to say and the support people give each other. I'm a US MD student who just finished up step 2 CS. I have a question about how I did things. I introduced, washed hands, etc. I performed the history and ROS. Typically...

Hello to all readers. I had a great pleasure to learn from other people experiences and would like to return with my own story regarding the preparation for a CS exam. I reserved 4 months between Step 2 CK and CS exams. I was able to go over First Aid casebook twice and Dr.Sherazi’s notes once...

Hi i am desperately looking for a USMLE Step 2 CK CS and Step 3 study partner. Please contact me as soon as possible. My email address is [email protected] Have a nice day and I hope to hear from you soon =)

I just found out I did not pass CS July 12 at the Atlanta test center. I am totally bummed and rescheduled to take the exam again. At my testing center we experienced a computer glitch where they said not to worry if someone else name appear on your screen just continue as normal and the issue...

Hello, Just wondering for my own anxiety's sake- 1) Has anyone had a Step exam where their scheduling permit disappeared (While the permit has NOT expired) and ended up FAILING? Thanks so much

Hi everyone! I couldn't find a thread about the 2017 COMLEX Level II PE so I thought I'd start one-- please comment a link to an official thread if one exists already. I am starting to study for it and wanted to hear more about how the day went, what you used to study, etc. For...

Hey folks, Looking for a CS study partner in Chicago. I'm located in Hyde Park but can move around a bit. My exam is August 26th. Message me if interested!

Hey everyone, here's yet another Step 2 CS freakout US med student. Did fine in clerkships and Step 1. Took CS July 2017. Pretty sure I bombed the crap out of it - specifically the ICE section. I'm not sure what exactly goes into grading, but here's hoping it's fairly lenient. Like many other...

Hey everyone, Just wrote my Step 2 CS as a Canadian IMG studying in the UK and i made some mistakes that are giving me anxiety and i'm wondering if it is enough to possibly cause me to fail. - I auscultated the aortic and pulmonary valve for every patient, but i did not auscultate at the 5th...

Just remembered I stood on the L side of the patient for some of the physical exams but the maneuvers themselves I think I performed ok..how much will this affect my evaluation?? Thanks all!

Long story short, I registered for Step 2 CS months ago for a date in October that I cannot complete due to an away rotation, the details of which were just set a few days ago. Someone told me there exist third party services (e.g, not Prometric) which help you to reschedule your Step 2 CS date...

Hello, I am taking my step 2 CS in September. Looking for a female study partner that is taking the CS around the same time in September 2017. I am currently in Santa Barbara, California but if you are in Oxnard/Ventura/Camarillo/Goleta/Los Olivos/Solvang, etc... We can meet up a few times a...

Hey everyone! Who here is counting down to the opening of the CS reporting period on Wednesday June 28th? How are you all feeling???

Tutoring available for CS. I love to help students prepare for this test, particularly IMGs. I can assist you with everything: -- Making a good study plan -- Identifying weaknesses in your studies -- Practicing cases -- Evaluating your preparation for the big day Rates: $20/hr. We can meet in...

From your guys' experience is it difficult to get an earlier date? I have mine in November but want to switch to sometime in October... How often/how early in advance do things usually open up? Thanks so much!

Hey Guys! I am offering my help in preparing students for STEP 1,2 CS+CK, and STEP 3. Also, I would be able to read over your personal statements and help with elective applications and in general anything to do with American Residency applications. My scores for STEP 1 and 2- 247 and 249. I...

Hey Guys! I am offering my help in preparing students for STEP 1,2 CS+CK, and STEP 3. Also, I would be able to read over your personal statements and help with elective applications and in general anything to do with American Residency applications. My scores for STEP 1 and 2- 247 and 249. I...

I have scheduled june 8 in philly, willing to swap dates with anyone with a date in last week of june or first week of july in atlanta, philly or chicago.

OK, so I've been trying to find threads with guys who took their step 2 cs between January 29 through March 26 and keep track of result readiness, but I couldn't. Today (26 April) is the first day of reporting period, so I decided to start that. Has anyone recieved the results yet? I've also...

Hi! I'm an IMG applying to retake Step 2 CS in June 2017. My original plan was to take the exam in Chicago, since I failed CS in Philly last year (ICE part). But I realised that there's no available dates in Chicago, so the only options that are left are Philly, LA, Atlanta. Can anyone help...

Hey everyone, I'm scheduled to take my Step 2 CS on Thurs in Atlanta and I'm flying there on Wednesday. But there is a blizzard in NY on Tuesday and I'm concerned it might end up affecting my flight. Anyone know what happens if you can't make your exam because of weather? Thanks!

Hi All! I need someone that is willing to be my SP on skype (and I can be your SP if needed) to study for Step 2 CS. My test is on 3/20. I am in a US medical school but I am a bit off cycle so most people took the test already, and it's very difficult to find friends that have time to...

Hi everyone, I'm an international medical student graduating December this year. My plan is to ideally participate in the next match (opening this year). However, I see that interviews start generally from October through January. I have only passed Step 1 (with a competitive score, I think)...

I'd like to practice cases online by webcam. I've found a site that offers this service for free but it is pretty barren... nobody is using it. It looks like it was made for people to use with their friends. So maybe someone here wants to come online and use it with me. It has cases and a built...

In the case of LOC, w/ suspicion of Orthostatic Hypotension, what are the questions that differentiate it from other causes of LOC? What questions to ask and what PE to perform to pass/to score high performance?

Hey guys i'm an IMG who took CS on 11/16, and still haven't got my score report back. People who have taken it before and after me have gotten it back. I am now approaching the 3rd week of the reporting period. I've heard rumors that if you don't get your score back in the first 2 weeks there...

Hi all, I NEED study partner for CS in the Washington, D.C. area. My exam is 3/20. If anybody needs to take this thing, lets ROCK IT! I'll be checking this site constantly for replies. Thanks peoplez!

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Eligibility document disappeared today (my eligibility would have lasted a number of months still). This does not have a bearing on pass/fail anymore from my understanding but DOES say scores are coming back this next week. Anyone else expecting? How are you feeling?

Looking for a study partner for the CS in Phila starting from Jan 29. My test is in the end of February. Email me at isamathias @ hotmail.com

I'm a medical student from a top US medical school who will be applying for residency in a few months and would be thrilled to help other students in their path to academic success! I have worked with foreign medical students in getting ready for step 2 CS and they have all passed very...

Hi, does anyone have a December date they're willing to trade with me? Willing to pay for the reschedule fee! Please PM me if you are willing to help out! Thanks!

Hello! I am a German medical Student who will be taking the CS at the end of January, so I'm looking for a study partner for the next two months (preferably Skype and similar time zone, but wouldn't mind meeting in person if anybody else here is from northwestern Germany and has similar plans)...