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aechev
03-22-2008, 06:23 PM
Does anyone have any suggestions for studying for STEP 2 CS and CK?
Thanks
whats_up_doc
03-22-2008, 08:32 PM
first aid for cs and usmleworld and kaplan for ck.
aechev
03-23-2008, 09:31 AM
Thank you!
Gigi25
03-26-2008, 10:19 PM
Just got my passing grade for the step 2 CS today!!!!!!!!!! I actually ran out of time on 2 patients ( they talked a lot and u definitely should not interupt). I used the First aid and went through the mini cases twice. I kept forgeting to advise my standardized patients to quit smoking, so I thought for sure I failed!!! But luckily I passed. Any specific q's? I would be happy to answer them, just pm. Good luck all...

gigi
whats_up_doc
03-27-2008, 10:14 AM
congrats Gigi
Gigi25
04-03-2008, 03:54 AM
thank you :)
saints17
04-28-2008, 11:22 AM
I keep hearing the main study materials you need for CK is usmle world and Kaplan lecture notes. Good luck!!!
saints17
04-28-2008, 11:23 AM
Congrats Gigi! How long do you suggest to study for CS?
asm64x
05-02-2008, 01:16 PM
I am a accepted student for KMCIC. Can somebody please explain me what is Kaplan doing here? That would clarify what I am thinking, thanks.

I keep hearing the main study materials you need for CK is usmle world and Kaplan lecture notes. Good luck!!!
value499
11-14-2008, 03:37 PM
If you have time then certainly use USMLE World and a review book, don't use too many though, most of the information comes from doing questions anyway. If you're crunched for time, I recommend using CRUSH, it's an excellent quick review guide and I had questions from that material. Also, if you can't use or don't have time for USMLE world, do Kaplan QBook! Gluck to you all!
jesrmagna
12-08-2008, 10:32 PM
i have not taken step 2 yet but i heard that UWorld is the most important source for questions, and that kaplan notes should be read during the rotations. but i'll go out on a limb and say that the more questions, the better! that strategy really worked for step 1!
aechev
04-08-2009, 02:43 PM
I took and passed Step 2 CS in February. You need the 1st Aide book for CS and someone to practice the cases with. I found it easier to practice with someone who had already taken the exam. If anyone has any questions, please PM me.