How to pass USMLE Step 2 CS in 4 Steps?

What is USMLE Step 2 CS ?  USMLE step 2 CS evaluates medical students’ ability to apply medical knowledge and skills essential for patient care under supervision. It assesses the examinees on how to take history, perform physical examination and communicate with the patient. USMLE Step 2 CS uses standardized patients prepared to simulate real patients … Read more

What is the USMLE?

United States Medical License Examination (USMLE) is a three-step examination. It is mandatory for all medical graduates in order to get residency and to practice medicine in the United States of America (USA). You should pass USMLE Step 1, Step 2 CK and Step 2 CS to be qualified to apply for residency in the … Read more

USMLE Q Bank Step 1- 214

A 1-year-old boy is brought to the clinic by his mother due to recurrent upper respiratory tract infections and oral fungal infections. Physical examination reveals low set ears and fish-like mouth. Laboratory tests reveal hypocalcemia and chest x-ray shows no thymus shadow. What is the most likely etiology of hypocalcemia in this case? A-Decreased secretion … Read more

USMLE Q Bank Step 1- 213

A 55-year-old man has a long history of liver cirrhosis visits his physician with a new complaint. Recently he noticed abnormal lesion on his abdomen. His physician recognized these lesions as caput medusae. Which veins are most likely involved in this case? A- Azygos and hemiazygos veins B- Esophageal venous plexus C- Paraumbilical and epigastric … Read more

USMLE Q Bank Step 2 CK- 398

A 27 year-old woman presents to the clinic complaining of fatigue and constipation. She also notes recent cold intolerance and dry skin. Her obstetric history is significant for a full term vaginal delivery 6 months ago. Her past medical history is unremarkable except for fine tremors and mild palpitations 3 months ago that resolved spontaneously. … Read more

USMLE Q Bank Step 1- 195

A 22-year-old man visits his physician for evaluation of new symptoms after the use of isoniazid treatment for TB. His skin is inflamed, had diarrhea and feeling like not himself. What is the vitamin deficiency responsible for this patient’s new symptoms? A- Thiamine deficiency B- Riboflavin deficiency C- Niacin deficiency D- Folic acid deficiency E- … Read more