The USMLE Step 2 CS
The USMLE Step 2 CS is a 8-hour, live exam that resembles a physician's typical work day in a clinic, doctor's office, emergency department, and/or hospital setting in the United States. Examinees have 15 minutes to examine each "standardized patient" (11 total), who is an actor chosen from a broad range of age, racial, and ethnic backgrounds and trained to portray a real patient.
During the USMLE Step 2 CS, you will be assessed on your ability to communicate with the patients in a professional and empathetic manner, elicit important historic information, perform an exam, answer any questions, inform them of any diagnoses, and inform them what tests will be ordered.
After each patient encounter, examinees must record pertinent history and findings, list diagnostic impressions, and outline plans for further evaluation.
The test is administered on a first-come, first-served basis during a 12-month eligibility window.
