step 2 cs

I have a few questions about CS, if anybody can chime in, I'd really appreciate it! Is it possible to dim the lights to do the fundoscopic exam? If we were not able to do a part of the physical exam, do we put that in the workup? This is aside to the forbidden exams (rectal, genital, pelvic...

Hello! I am looking for a study partner for step 2 CS in New York City for the month of January 2017! I will be there for an elective starting from Dec 30.

Hi, everyone. I took CS a few days ago. I didn't auscultate heart sounds directly on skin. I made the error of listening over the gown on almost all encounters. Will they fail me for this? Thank you.

I am trying to register for Step 2 CS within 2016 but so far the available dates are only starting from Jan 2017. Is there a way to get an earlier date? Perhaps exchange with someone?

Hey everyone, Back in July I learned that I had failed the ICE section of my CS exam. I was bewildered. I had always done well during my school's OSCE examinations and received an average grade in those courses ("B" or roughly 85%). I was depressed. Seriously. Receiving a fail on a big exam...

Hello everyone! Does anyone know what time I can expect breaks during my afternoon session exam in Chicago? The step 2 cs manual says 10 min break after the 3rd encounter, 30 min after the 6th, and 10 min after the 9th....but it would be really helpful to me to know the actual time partly 2/2...

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Hi guys. My exam is in less than 2 weeks. If you are in the same boat as me, please let me know, so that we can start practicing the cases as soon as possible.

I had a friend recently fail CS. He came up with a great idea to prepare for his retake that I feel compelled to share. If you recently failed CS, skip down to the bottom paragraph. If you are a 3rd year who wants to prevent themselves from failing CS, continue reading. I'M A 3RD YEAR WHO...

Hello, I really need some advice because I honestly don't know what to do at this point. I am a US IMG and I wanted to apply for this upcoming match. I will be taking CK soon and my step 1 score is 197. I'm doing much better with CK (last practice NBME I got around 223) so I'm hoping for a...

Hi everyone, I got my score report back and it says I failed the ICE portion of the exam. From my understanding ICE (Integrated Clinical Encounter) scores the examinee on their physical exam and their patient notes. I don't believe that it's possible that I made enough mistakes to fail this...

Dear All, I am creating this thread with an intent to have a common platform for students who are giving their exam at Los Angeles center. Use this thread to - Post our exam dates Find live SP's Coordinate travel dates Share accommodations Practice all the cases mutually with your sp's Support...

Hi, So I'm in that phase right now where I've already just recently given the test. but now I'm under the impression that it wasn't as easy I thought it was after coming out of the exam. 1. First case, I didn't get to do a closure. 2. In one patient note, I left out the whole allergies, meds...

Hello all, I just got into an away rotation in July I would really love to go to. Only thing is it's in NYC and I have STEP 2 CS in Chicago scheduled for July 28. Is there anyone out there who wants to switch that has a scheduled date in September or October??

I am an resident in anesthesiology at a top 10 school with step 1 and 2 CKscores > 240 (and first time pass in CS). I have teaching experiences in Kaplan as an MCAT instructor for 3 years and writing questions for Kaplan's Step 1 Qbank. If interested, I can offer insider advice on the following...

Hi everyone, I ll be taking my cs on June 22nd at LA center so looking for a study partner urgently. I went through whole cases in FA twice. I live in College Station,TX but i can stay in Houston between 13th-20th. Until then we can study on Skype. Please let me know if you re coming to Houston...

I am an resident in anesthesiology at a top 10 school with step 1 and 2 CKscores > 240 (and first time pass in CS). I have teaching experiences in Kaplan as an MCAT instructor for 3 years and writing questions for Kaplan's Step 1 Qbank. If interested, I can offer insider advice on the following...

Hello, I am an resident in anesthesiology at a top 10 school with step 1 and 2 CK scores > 250 (and first time pass in CS). I have teaching experiences in Kaplan as an MCAT instructor for 3 years and writing questions for Kaplan's Step 1 Qbank. If interested, I can offer insider advice on the...

I am an resident in anesthesiology at a top 10 school with step 1 and 2 CKscores > 240 (and first time pass in CS). I have teaching experiences in Kaplan as an MCAT instructor for 3 years and writing questions for Kaplan's Step 1 Qbank. If interested, I can offer insider advice on the following...

I am scheduled for 8/18 this year in Chicago. Would anyone scheduled for 9/12-9/24 or maybe 10/10-10/22 be interested in trading?

If you hear the announcement " This encounter is now over" Can you tell the SP "I am sorry I have to attend an emergency." and then exit the room, or are you not allowed to say anything after that announcement. My question is whether we are allowed to say any words after the announcement or...

I am an resident in anesthesiology at a top 10 school with step 1, 2 CK and 3 scores > 240 (and first time pass in CS). I have teaching experiences in Kaplan as an MCAT instructor for 3 years and writing questions for Kaplan's Step 1 Qbank. I have critically analyzed information that was...

I am an intern in Anesthesiology at a top 10 school with step 1 and 2 scores > 240 (and first time pass in CS). I interviewed at over twenty schools for anesthesiology. I have teaching experiences in Kaplan as an MCAT instructor for 3 years and writing questions for Kaplan's Step 1 Qbank. If...

I am currently scheduled to take my step 2 cs on August 31, 2016 in Atlanta. I really need to switch my date to between May 9 - July 29. Some dates in April and early May will also work. Location doesn't matter. Please reply if you would be willing to switch.

Hi CS Exam in Philly on 5th April 2016. CS Study partner wanted for Boston (Brookline). Skype will do. ASAP I'm an old IMG, male, Indian cardiac anesthesiologist. Contact with DM or skype drsksingh Thanks

Hey my friends! I have a question that likely has been asked a hundred 1000 times. Still, I will allow myself to ask it again ;) I want to start studying for step 2cs. How to start best? I have literally no clue about this exam other than it is too expensive and it involves standardized...

Hey everyone! Tired of this CS nonsense? Some classmates of mine have drafted a petition to convince the NBME to eliminate Step 2 CS as a requirement for US Medical Graduates. We already have over 1,000 signatures. Please consider signing if you're not interested in paying >$1,200 + travel...

Hey everyone! Tired of this CS nonsense? Some classmates of mine have drafted a petition to convince the NBME to eliminate Step 2 CS as a requirement for US Medical Graduates. We already have over 1,000 signatures. Please consider signing if you're not interested in paying >$1,200 + travel...

Eliminate Step 2 CS for US Medical Students Link to the official petition: http://goo.gl/forms/e2RAJVk3Fd In 2004, the US Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE) was expanded to include a clinical skills assessment -- Step 2 CS. A similar exam had previously been administered only to foreign medical...

Step 2 cs, i need a study parnter , in toledo Ohio

Hi everybody. We are proudly offering a Step 2 CS training program in south New Jersey, near Philadelphia, in our traditional primary care office, Mediversity. This program was built by our team, composed of two experienced doctors practicing in USA and also by recent medical school graduates...

I'm a US-IMG, passed step 1 and CK on first attempts and scheduled to retake CS Dec 14. Should I apply to programs in order to be considered for an IV or should I wait for the CS results to be out (day before ranking according to schedule) before applying? I'm looking at IM, Family Med and Peds...

I've reviewed a ton of the step 2 CS threads and I haven't seen this posted yet: For the history, is it OK that I wrote everything in one big paragraph instead of bullet points? I know that doing the HPI in narrative form is OK, but I'm not sure about everything else. As in: HPI: (...) The...

I am a Board-certified Radiology attending at a top medical school with step 1, 2, and 3 scores >265. I trained at Harvard and Johns Hopkins. I have over 15 years of tutoring experience and tutor for all of the USMLE Steps. I have previously worked for Kaplan and Princeton Review as the...