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 - InferiorThis book is definetely a bad choice. The FAQ format is uncomfortable. The cases are written insufficiently. The closure part is very poor. All parts of the interview has to be elaborated. Chalenging questions are not answered. IMG-friendly hospital list is useless - this is a trivial information and can be obtained online. Shortly - I dont recommend it at all. Rating:  - The idea was good, the result is mediocre.The book is written as in a great haste. The cases have no real background and the DD & work-up is at leat questionable. Plus, in many cases, there are discrepancies between what is written for an SP and what we can later read on the PN. Whether you are an IMG or not (doesn't make that much of a difference on the exam anyway), there are better books out there to prepare you for Step 2 CS. Rating:  - A must have!If you are a IMG like me and serious about passing the Step 2 CS and wants to make your life easier, then try this book. The general information simplify the whole process and the Mock exam format is indispensible. It has even the list of an IMG friendly hospitals in the appendices! Now I can appreciate that. Gabriel Carpo MD Pediatrician, Las Vegas USA Rating: - Best review book out there for Step 2 CS!!In my preparation for USMLE Step 2 CS, I have found this book to be the most useful. It breaks down each step of the interview and physical exam process. The chart of the 35 most commonly seen cases was an added bonus. It is loaded with additional information that isn't provided in the others sources outh there. Some extra materials include: lists of questions to ask to ask by body systems (cardiovascular, GI, endocrine, CNS), flashcard study materials for differentials and typical tests to order, and it even provides IMG friendly hospitals and possible observerships to check out. I particularly like the challenging quesitons posed at the end of each case. This has enabled me to better prepare for the typical cases I will see on the day of my exam. In my opinion, this is the only book any medical student (american or international) would need to adequately study for the exam and do well on it. I would highly recommend it!!I look forward to future books from this author, specifically a Step 1 or Step 2 review book. page 1 of 1
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