USMLE STEP 2
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Three Week Step 2 USMLE / COMPLEX Review: 2008-2009 Dates:
August 4 to August 22, 2008 November 3 to November 21, 2008 April 6 to April 24, 2009 June 8 to June 26, 2009
The
University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) Institute for
Professional Preparation (IPP) invites students to
enroll in a program of preparation for Step 2 of the
United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE). We
have a high rate of success both for repeating and first
time test takers attending our Step 2 program.
This
program has been designed specifically for medical students
who have had prior unsuccessful experience with Step 2
or are preparing for their first attempt at Step 2 but
had prior unsuccessful experience with Step 1. Others
are welcome to apply to the program. As with all IPP
offerings, the Step 2 program seeks to identify the
individual problems of each student, and help the
student anticipate and overcome their difficulties with the Step 2
examination. This
high degree of individual assistance makes it necessary
to limit enrollment. Participation in all sessions is
required due to the small group, interactive nature of
the program.
A total program fee of $2,850 (in house testing fees are included in this tuition but paid separately); facilitated sessions, and materials. The following items must be submitted to our office in order for you to be considered as an applicant:
An
unofficial Photocopies of both sides of all previous STEP 1 and STEP 2 licensure exam score reports, A personal statement which addresses the following; information concerning your present educational status, any circumstances you feel may have affected your past performance on licensure exams,
Letter
from an official at your
You will be contacted as soon as a decision on
your application
Individuals accepted into the program will receive
suggested housing information. Address inquiries to:
Edwena Jacobs, Program Coordinator-Step 2
Question Group.
Groups of approximately 6 students meeting twice a day
to analyze and respond to board-type questions with a
trained staff facilitator. The goal is to familiarize
participants with the format of these types of
questions and develop for each participant a systematic
approach to questions that is the most effective for
that person. Clinical Presentation. Students will select, research and present various clinical topics relevant to the Step 2 exam. A typical presentation lasts 10 minutes with 5 minutes for questions and discussion. Problem Based Learning. In consult fashion, small groups of participants discuss a brief clinical vignette, including history, physical examination and laboratory findings, accompanied by a radiograph, EKG or other pertinent illustrations. Participants then consider a differential diagnosis and formulate a plan for treatment and management. A staff facilitator helps participants remain focused and on task. Pharmacology. Students discuss high yield pharmacologic therapies related to the conditions covered during the clinical presentation, problem based learning, and disease process groups. Daily Review. Small group sessions review, clarify, and confirm the information that has been covered in earlier sessions. Lunch, Rest, and Recreation. Daily time is set aside for lunch, errands, and planned physical activity. The program provides access to the campus recreational center, which has an outstanding variety of options including weight rooms, nautilus equipment, basketball and racquetball courts, an Olympic size swimming pool, and sauna. The Universitys Counseling Center staff is also available by appointment. Screening. Screening procedures seek to identify learning or academic problems, which may have impeded participants in their performance on licensure examinations in the past. Educational strategies are suggested to help correct these problems. Practice Exams. Examinations are
administered each week to give
students an opportunity to use their new academic skills
and strategies in practice for the computer based
testing event. Step 2 review sources General content reviews:
Crush
the Boards Medicine References: Harrison's or Cecil's It is also helpful to have a pharmacology review or reference. Question sources:
www.usmleworld.com Excellent source
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