Category: USMLE® Step 2
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USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day: Ascites
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Learn the cause of ascites in a 58-year-old man with shortness of breath and abdominal distention. Explore his medical history, vital signs, and physical examination findings. Learn about the diagnostic clues and the significance of a serum-ascites albumin gradient (SAAG) of 1.5. Enhance your medical knowledge with this USMLE® Step…
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USMLE® Step 2 Question of the Day: Lumbar puncture
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This week, we are sharing another USMLE® Step 2-style practice question to test your knowledge of medical topics. Today’s case focuses on a 56-year-old man that has an occipital headache that progressed and is now associated with nausea, vomiting, and fever. The patient has a past medical history of diabetes, hypertension,…
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USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day: Spinal cord injury
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Here’s another USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day! Today’s case involves a 32-year-old man who fell from a building. He did not suffer loss of consciousness. The patient has 2+ triceps and brachioradialis reflexes and 5/5 strength of the upper extremities bilaterally. The patient is unable to move the…
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USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day: Routes of infection
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Prep for the USMLE® Step 2 CK exam with today’s question focused on a 5-year-old boy presenting with a retropharyngeal abscess. Learn to identify the anatomical boundaries of the “danger space” and understand the urgency of managing such infections. Strengthen your clinical knowledge and improve your diagnostic skills for effective…
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USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day: Altered Mental State After “Over-the-counter pain reliever” and Prescription Hydrocodone-acetaminophen
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Here’s another USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day! Today’s case involves a 50-year-old man who took hydrocodone-acetaminophen for his knee pain. He has a history of chronic lower back pain and chronic alcohol use. His partner reported he was less responsive several hours after taking the medication. Can you…
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USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day: Purulent Eye Discharge
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A 3-day-old infant with purulent eye discharge likely has gonococcal conjunctivitis. Learn why ophthalmic erythromycin is the preventive treatment of choice for newborns.
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USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day: Pheochromocytoma
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Here’s another USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day! Today’s case involves a 31-year-old woman with recurrent episodes of headache, palpitations, and anxiety. Can you figure it out? A 31-year-old woman comes to her physician for evaluation of recurrent episodes of headache, palpitations, and anxiety. She works as a lawyer…
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USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day: Prolactinoma
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Here’s another USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day! Today’s case involves a 25-year-old woman with amenorrhea and white discharge from her breasts. Can you figure it out? A 25-year-old woman comes to her primary care physician because of a six-month history of amenorrhea. The patient previously had regular menstrual cycles at…
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USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day: Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
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An 18-year-old with type 1 diabetes presents with nausea and flank pain. Explore the key lab findings and learn which electrolyte is vital to replenish in this DKA case.
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USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day: Second Degree Mobitz type II AV block
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Enhance your USMLE® Step 2 CK exam prep with this clinical case involving a 66-year-old woman with left-sided weakness and symptoms suggestive of cardiac issues. Test your clinical knowledge and improve your diagnostic skills for effective patient care!
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USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day: Ankle-Brachial Index
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Prep for the USMLE Step 2 CK with this case that tests you on what index is preferred in diagnosing peripheral vascular disease with calcified arteries and claudication.
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Active Recall: The Most Effective High-Yield Learning Technique
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Are you maximizing your study effectiveness? Many healthcare and medical students rely on familiar methods like rereading text or flashcards without realizing it’s less effective. Discover science-backed study techniques that can improve learning, boost your exam performance, and transform your study habits.
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USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day: Thyroid Storm
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Here’s another USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day! Today’s case involves a 45-year-old woman with altered mental status, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Medical history is remarkable for long-standing Graves disease and gastroesophageal reflux disease. IV propranolol is initiated. Which additional medications should also be administered to this patient? A 45-year-old woman presents…
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USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day: Scleroderma Renal Crisis
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A 38-year-old woman comes to the emergency department for evaluation of altered mental status that began five hours ago. She is accompanied by her husband. Past medical history is notable for asthma and diffuse scleroderma. On arrival, her temperature is 37.6°C (99.7°F) and blood pressure is 183/121 mmHg. On physical…
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USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day: Chest Pain
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We’re back with a USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day! Today’s case involves a 66-year-old man with sharp chest pain. What would be the most appropriate definitive treatment for this patient’s condition? A 66-year-old man presents to the emergency department with sudden onset sharp chest pain radiating to the…
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How IMGs can Navigate Upcoming Changes to the USMLE®
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The United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) is changing! How will this affect residency applications and timelines? International medical graduates (IMGs) already have extra application steps and changes may add some new challenges. But, the USMLE changes for IMG don’t have to be scary – we’re here to walk you…
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USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day: Nelson Syndrome
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We’re back with a USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day! Today’s case involves a 45-year-old man with morning headaches who underwent bilateral adrenalectomy to treat his Cushing syndrome. Which of the following is the next best step in management? A 45-year-old man comes to his outpatient provider because of…
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USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day: Urgency Incontinence
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We’re back with a USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day! Today’s case involves a 31-year-old woman with urinary incontinence. Which of the following interventions is used in treating this patient’s condition? A 31-year-old woman has come to an outpatient clinic for urinary incontinence over the past week. Since the…
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USMLE® Step 2 Question of the Day: Causes of Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeds
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A middle-aged man with cirrhosis and vomiting blood requires urgent care. Discover what the critical first step you need to take in his medical care.
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USMLE® Step 2 Question of the Day: Gallstones
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We’re back with a USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day! Today’s case involves a 22-year-old man with abdominal pain. Which of the following is the most likely cause of this patient’s condition? A 22-year-old man comes to the clinic complaining of a 6-week history of intermittent abdominal pain. The patient…
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USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day: Unilateral Headache With Photophobia
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We’re back with a USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day! Today’s case involves a young woman who is experiencing unilateral headaches with photophobia. Can you prescribe a medication to help her feel better? A 27-year-old woman presents to her primary care physician for evaluation of recurrent headache over…
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How to Take Notes Faster in Medical School
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Taking notes in medical school can be messy and time-consuming. With so much material to write down and memorize, having a strategy for effective note-taking can make a difference in your performance in medical school.
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USMLE® Step 2 CK Exam Dates: When Can You Take the Second Exam?
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Whether you’re a medical student or a graduate, you probably cannot wait to pass all your exams and finally become a certified physician in the US. You’re almost there, but now you’re up for the second USMLE® challenge: the Step 2 Clinical Knowledge exam. But when can you take it?…
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USMLE® Step 2 CS and COMLEX-USA® Level 2-PE Canceled: What This Means For US Medical Students, IMGs, and Institutions
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Some medical students are breathing a sigh of relief that they have one less exam to study for: the United States Medical Licensing Examination® (USMLE®) Step 2 Clinical Skills (CS) exam. The USMLE Step 2 CS canceled news comes about eight months after the exam was initially suspended amidst the…
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How to Prepare for and Pass USMLE® Step 2 CK as an IMG
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With USMLE® Step 1 becoming pass/fail and USMLE Step 2 CS on hiatus, there’s a greater need for International Medical Graduates who wish to practice medicine in the US to do well on the USMLE Step 2 CK exam. In today’s blog, Osmosis Medical Education Fellow and Regional Lead, Santiago…
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OET Exam Preparation: What You Need to Know
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With USMLE Step 2CS canceled, IMGs must now pass the OET exam to get ECFMG certified. Discover the test format, scoring, preparation tips, and registration process.
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Your USMLE® Step 2 CK Questions Answered: The Osmosis Ultimate Guide
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Get ready for USMLE Step 2 CK with a handy guide to exam content, question types, scheduling, and healthy study habits to maximize your success with Osmosis!
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Studying for Step 2 and Making the Transition to Clinicals
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Studying for USMLE Step 2 or COMLEX Level 2 is similar, but can be fairly different than studying for USMLE Step 1 or COMLEX Level. Both require countless dedication and self-discipline. However, with Step 2/Level 2, those days of being able to sit in the library all day are reserved…
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Become a Master Clinician and Ace USMLE Step 2 with Osmosis
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Osmosis has been working hard to develop clinical content for those studying for USMLE® Step 2 or currently in clinical rotations at hospitals so you can develop the skills you need to become a master clinician. Here are several helpful resources from Osmosis: Learn to think clinically with the Osmosis…