USMLE Step 2CS 5 Day Preparation USA - $2,799

Book the USMLE Step 2CS 5 Day and Practice Exam in the US and receive 10% off your the USMLE Step 2CS Practice Exam.

USMLE Step 2CS Practice Exam - $999

Study for the USMLE Step 2CS with Kaplan Medical and get the most realistic preparation experience.

Our 5 day Live Prep provides you with in-depth training about US-specific effective patient-physician communication, conducting patient histories, performing appropriate physical exams and writing concise patient notes.

USMLE Step 2CS	Live Prep
Course Dates	Downloadable Course Dates
Course Locations	San Jose, CA Chicago, IL Newark, NJ

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USMLE Step 2CS Course Overview

Only available in the US, our USMLE Step 2CS preparation provides you with 5 days of realistic exam preparation in a mock USMLE Step 2CS Center. You'll have instruction on US based communication, note taking and what's expected in the exam.

You will also receive practice with 10 Standardized Patients, giving you a realistic idea of what you will face on the USMLE Step 2CS exam.

As you can only take the USMLE Step 2CS exam in the US. Many International Graduates will book their Step 2CS course in the week prior to their test and travel to take both.

The Step 2CS exam and Kaplan Prep options book up quickly - Book in advance to reserve your place!

USMLE Step 2CS Course Locations

We have three USMLE Step 2CS Prep Centers:

San Jose, CA
Chicago, IL
Newark, NJ

Courses book in advance - Early booking is recommended to reserve your space.

USMLE Step 2CS Overview

The USMLE Step 2CS (Clinical Skills) is required for all International Graduates who wish to work or train as a Doctor in the US. All International Graduates must gain ECFMG (Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates) Certification and to get this they must pass the USMLE Step 1, 2CK and 2CS.

The Step 2CS is a live exam, testing a Doctors patient interaction, communication and note writing skills. There is no English Language competency exam requirement for International Graduates, however, they must pass the USMLE Step 2CS.

International Graduates tend to struggle with the USMLE Step 2CS as it is US Specific patient communication, note writing and diagnosis. Kaplan's preparation provides you with practice in the exam format and guides your study based on exam expectations.

USMLE Step 2CS Format

Total Test Time: 8 hours

Total Break Time: 2 breaks (30 minutes; 15 minutes)

Number of Patient Encounters: 11 or 12 (11 are scored)

Total Length of Each Patient Encounter: 15 minutes

Time Allotted for Writing Each Patient Note: 10 minutes

USMLE Step 2CS Test Scoring

The USMLE Step 2CS is a Pass or Fail exam. You will not receive a score as with the USMLE Step 1 or Step 2CK. To gain a Pass, you will need to pass all 12 Patient Interactions.

85% off your pass will be given by the Standardized Patient who has no Medical background and is an Actor.

1 out of 6 International Medical Graduates fail the USMLE Step 2CS Exam.

Registering for the USMLE Step 2CS Exam

To register for the USMLE Step 2CS exam, you must first register with the ECFMG (Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates) to get an Identification Number. Register with the ECFMG online at www.ecfmg.org.

Once you have this number you can then book a 12 month Eligibility Period in which you plan to take your USMLE Step 2CS Exam. Once you have picked this you cannot change it, and you must take your USMLE Step 2CS Exam in this time.

USMLE Step 2CS Exam Registration Fee: $1,295

You must take you USMLE Step 2CS Exam in one of the exam locations in the US:

Philadelphia
Atlanta
Houston
LA
Chicago

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