Clinical knowledge exam prep
Why Febrile Infants ≤90 Days Are a Different Beast on Step 2 CK A rectal temperature of ≥38.0°C (100.4°F) in an infant under 3 months looks innocent on paper, but on the exam it…
USMLE Step 2 CK
On Step 2 CK, you are expected to recognize dangerous bilirubin elevations, apply an evidence-based neonatal jaundice management algorithm, and know exactly when to start…
USMLE Step 2 CK
Understanding HELLP Syndrome and Why Step 2 CK Tests It HELLP syndrome (“Hemolysis, Elevated Liver enzymes, Low Platelets”) is one of the highest-yield obstetric emergencies…
USMLE Step 2 CK
Understanding the Syncope Diagnostic Algorithm for Cardiac, Reflex, and Orthostatic Causes Syncope remains a high-yield topic for Step 2 CK because it blends cardiovascular…
USMLE Step 2 CK
ATLS Logic: The Framework Behind Trauma Decision‑Making Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) provides the most testable, structured clinical framework for managing an unstable…
USMLE Step 2 CK
Why Sepsis Algorithms Matter for Step Exams Sepsis management appears in nearly every NBME shelf, Step 2 CK block, and Step 3 simulation.
USMLE Step 2 CK
Understanding the Shortness of Breath Differential Algorithm Shortness of breath on the USMLE is designed to test whether you can quickly separate immediately life-threatening…
USMLE Step 2 CK
This guide provides a complete, high-yield approach to the ED chest pain workup algorithm, optimized for Step 2 CK and Step 3 clinical reasoning.
USMLE Step 2 CK
Why the Best USMLE QBank for Clinical Reasoning Matters More Than Ever Selecting the best USMLE QBank for clinical reasoning is one of the highest-ROI decisions a student can make…
USMLE Step 2 CK