The Step 2 CS examination is taken after
USMLE step 1 and Step2CK and is mandatory for ECFMG certification. ECFMG certification is
an important obstacle in a physician's path towards licensure in the USA. Established
since 2001, PassCSA is an independent review course organization with extensive clinical
preparation experience that will help you achieve your goal of passing the Step 2 CS first
time! Our one-day weekend courses are targeted at the Step 2 CS examination. PassCSA will
cover high-yield material that is typically encountered in the Step 2 CS examination.
The highlight of our course is your chance
to practice the examination on carefully trained simulated patients (SPs) under
examination conditions. You will see 8-10 cases ( note, this is not a group discussion
with sps!) You will go from room to room, meet with the SP, take history, perform focused
physical exam and then spend 10 minutes writing pt note. This session will serve as a mock
examination before your real test. This clinical session is essential for assessing and
improving communication skills. You will then discuss your performance individually with
experienced examiners.
The vast majority of candidates are now
failing on the data gathering component of the test. There will be special emphasis on
data gathering during the course. Our expert faculty will help you identify key areas that
need attention when collecting data.
After the didactic session, we will
demonstrate physical examination techniques that need to be mastered for the Step 2 CS
examination. You will have the opportunity to actively participate in this very important
session before attending the mock examination session of our course.
During the clinical session your instructors
will pay special attention to your patient note. We will make suggestions on how to
improve your note by using specially developed passcsa patient note templates
WARNING: Passcsa strive to
maintain the integrity of the Step 2 CS examination. You must not discuss or share actual
exam questions with any body.