Usmle Step2

The USMLE-Step 2-CK ("Clinical Knowledge") is the multiple-choice portion of the second part of the United States Medical Licensure Examination. USMLE Step 2 assesses whether you can apply medical knowledge, skills, and understanding of clinical science essential for the provision of patient care under supervision and includes emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention. Step 2 ensures that due attention is devoted to principles of clinical sciences and basic patient-centered skills that provide the foundation for the safe and competent practice of medicine.

Topics

• infectious and parasitic diseases
• neoplasms
• immunologic disorders
• diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs
• mental disorders
• diseases of the nervous system and special senses
• cardiovascular disorders
• diseases of the respiratory system
• nutritional and digestive disorders
• gynecologic disorders
• renal, urinary, and male reproductive systems
• disorders of pregnancy, childbirth, and the puerperium
• disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissues
• diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
• endocrine and metabolic disorders
• congenital anomalies
• conditions originating in the perinatal period
• symptoms, signs, and ill-defined conditions
• injury and poisoning

Study Materials

Kaplan Videos and Kaplan Notes are among most popular study materials for USMLE Step 2. Kaplan Step 2 Notes are organized into 5 volumes:

• Internal Medicine
• Pediatrics
• Surgery
• Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Psychiatry

Step2 Forums

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