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The average USMLE Step 2 CK score for our students in 2011 was in the 238!*


 

Find out how Doctors In Training can help you reach your peak potential on the USMLE Step 2 CK. If you have additional questions, try chatting with one of our student advisors with our online chat feature in the bottom right corner of the page. Or you can check out our blog, where our chief advisor Melodee Mancuso, PhD answers real questions from real med students.

Why should I sign up for the Doctors In Training USMLE Step 2 CK Review?

  • Your Step 2 CK score is important:
    • Increasing averages: Residencies are becoming more and more competitive and they will look at your Step 2 score.
    • Competition: More US medical schools are being created each year with the number of residency spots staying the same.
    • Show Improvement: If you did not do as well as you wanted on Step 1, this is your chance to show residency programs you have improved.
  • Studying for Step 2 is an important part of your medical education:
    • Pulls it all together: Brings together everything you have learned in your rotations.
    • Internship Prep: You will feel like you are really ready for your internship if you prepare well for this exam.
    • Reduce real-life mistakes: Once you start your internship, your mistakes will actually be negatively affecting your patients!
  • No matter what kind of student you are, Doctors In Training will help you score higher.
  • Over 30% of DIT Step 2 CK students score 250 or above.
  • We provide structure for your studies - you don't want to spend 3-5 weeks studying for this test without external motivation.
  • We identify high-yield topics so you know where to focus your Step 2 CK study.
  • Our student advising team is available to help you during your studies.
  • Much less expensive than other Step 2 review courses.

What is the Doctors In Training Step 2 CK Review?

This is an online video course available for any student wanting to perform well on the USMLE Step 2 CK.


What's Included:

  • 45 Days of access to 45 online lectures (many students complete the course in 15 days).
  • Every lecture day contains a "Rapid Review/Preview" section which consists of 20 high-yield questions for your Step 2 CK exam. This helps solidify the particularly high-yield points.
  • Prior to the start of your online access, you will receive a study guide containing notes for the class that correlate with the videos.
  • Study Guide that corresponds to lecture material and includes diagrams, study tips, and mnemonics you won't find anywhere else.
  • Access to our Customer Service Specialists to answer any of your questions about our Step 2 Review Course.
  • All lectures will be taught by one of nine physicians:
    • Brian Jenkins, MD
    • Hampton Richards, MD
    • Chris Lewis, MD
    • Mike McInnis, MD
    • Martin Fielder, MD
    • Dan B. French, MD
    • Neysa L. Johnson, MD
    • Justus Peters, MD
    • Dallas Alvey, MD

Course Details:

  • The first day to access the 2012 Step 2 Review Course is May 21, 2012.
  • Every lecture begins with a short-answer review quiz covering information from previous lectures to ensure that you are retaining information as you work through the course.
  • Every class contains a "Rapid Review/Preview" section which consists of 20 high-yield questions for your Step 2 CK exam. This helps solidify the particularly high-yield points.
  • Prior to the start of your online access, you will receive a study guide containing notes for the class that correlate with the videos.
  • Information is presented with real-world clinical applications to make it more relevant to your future en deavors in addition to the USMLE Step 2.
  • Numerous images and diagrams are presented throughout the course.

How is the material organized throughout the course?

This is the course outline for the 2011 USMLE Step 2 CK Review Course.


 

Lecture 1

Lecture 2

Lecture 3

Day 1

Neurology (1 of 4)

Neurology (2 of 4)

Psychiatry (1 of 2)

Day 2

Neurology (3 of 4)

Neurology (4 of 4)

Psychiatry (2 of 2)

Day 3

Endocrine (1 of 2)

Endocrine (2 of 2)

Emergency Medicine (1 of 1)

Day 4

Cardiovascular (1 of 4)

Cardiovascular (2 of 4)

Trauma (1 of 1)

Day 5

Cardiovascular (3 of 4)

Cardiovascular (4 of 4)

Basic Critical Care and Surgical

Concerns (1 of 1)

Day 6

Pulmonary (1 of 3)

Pulmonary (2 of 3)

Pulmonary (3 of 3)

Day 7

Gastrointestinal (1 of 5)

Gastrointestinal (2 of 5)

Epidemiology & Ethics (1 of 1)

Day 8

Gastrointestinal (3 of 5)

Gastrointestinal (4 of 5)

Gastrointestinal (5 of 5)

Day 9

Genitourinary (1 of 3)

Genitourinary (2 of 3)

Genitourinary (3 of 3)

Day 10

Heme/Onc (1 of 3)

Heme/Onc (2 of 3)

Heme/Onc (3 of 3)

Day 11

Musculoskeletal (1 of 3)

Musculoskeletal (2 of 3)

Musculoskeletal (3 of 3)

Day 12

Dermatology (1 of 3)

Dermatology (2 of 3)

Dermatology (3 of 3)

Day 13

Gynecology (1 of 3)

Gynecology (2 of 3)

Gynecology (3 of 3)

Day 14

Obstetrics (1 of 4)

Obstetrics (2 of 4)

Obstetrics (3 of 4)

Day 15

Obstetrics (4 of 4)

Pediatrics (1 of 2)

Pediatrics (2 of 2)

Preventative Medicine (1 of 1)



Lecture 1-1: Neurology Part 1

  • Normal Neurologic and Neurovascular Function
  • Neurologic Infection
  • Headache

Lecture 1-2: Neurology Part 2

  • Cerebrovascular and Hemorrhagic Diseases
  • Seizure Disorders
  • Pediatric Neurologic Issues

Lecture 1-3: Psychiatry Part 1

  • Psychiatric Evaluation
  • Mood Disorders
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Psychotic Disorders

Lecture 2-1: Neurology Part 3

  • Degenerative Neurologic Disorders
  • Peripheral Neurologic and Neuromuscular Disorders
  • Neoplasms
  • Sleep and Loss of Consciousness

Lecture 2-2: Neurology Part 4

  • Ophthalmology
  • Audiovestibular Disorders

Lecture 2-3: Psychiatry Part 2

  • Personality Disorders
  • Substance Abuse
  • Eating Disorders
  • Somatoform and Factitious Disorders
  • Delirium and Dementia
  • Pediatric Psychiatric Disorders

Lecture 3-1: Endocrine Part 1

  • Disorders of Glucose Metabolism
  • Thyroid Disorders

Lecture 3-2: Endocrine Part 2

  • Parathyroid Disorders
  • Pituitary and Hypothalamic Disorders
  • Adrenal Disorders
  • Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia
  • Pediatric Endocrine Concerns

Lecture 3-3: Emergency Medicine

  • Accidents and Injury
  • Toxicology
  • Cardiovascular Emergencies

Lecture 4-1: Cardiovascular Part 1

  • Normal Cardiac Anatomy, Physiology, and Function
  • Ischemic Heart Disease

Lecture 4-2: Cardiovascular Part 2

  • Arrhythmias
  • Heart Failure
  • Valvular Diseases
  • Cardiomyopathies
  • Pericardial Diseases

Lecture 4-3: Trauma

  • Traumatology
  • Abuse and Sexual Assault

Lecture 5-1: Cardiovascular Part 3

  • Myocardial Infections
  • Hypertension
  • Shock

Lecture 5-2: Cardiovascular Part 4

  • Vascular Diseases
  • Pediatric Cardiology

Lecture 5-3: Basic Critical Care and Surgical Concerns

  • Issues in the Intensive Care Unit
  • Hemodynamic Stability
  • Preoperative and Postoperative Issues
  • Surgical Emergencies
  • Transplantation

Lecture 6-1: Pulmonary Part 1

  • Measures of Pulmonary Function
  • Respiratory Infections
  • Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)

Lecture 6-2: Pulmonary Part 2

  • Obstructive Airway Diseases
  • Respiratory Neoplasms
  • Interstitial Lung Diseases and Other Lung Diseases

Lecture 6-3: Pulmonary Part 3

  • Vascular and Thromboembolic Pulmonary Conditions
  • Pleural Diseases
  • Sleep Apnea
  • Pulmonary Surgical Concerns
  • Pediatric Pulmonary Concerns

Lecture 7-1: Gastrointestinal Part 1

  • Gastrointestinal Infections
  • Oral and Esophageal Conditions

Lecture 7-2: Gastrointestinal Part 2

  • Gastric Conditions
  • Pancreatic Disorders

Lecture 7-3: Epidemiology & Ethics

  • Research Studies
  • Biostatistics
  • Ethics

Lecture 8-1: Gastrointestinal Part 3

  • Intestinal Conditions

Lecture 8-2: Gastrointestinal Part 4

  • Intestinal Conditions
  • Biliary Disorders

Lecture 8-3: Gastrointestinal Part 5

  • Hepatic Disorders
  • Pediatric GI Disorders

Lecture 9-1: Genitourinary Part 1

  • Normal Renal Function
  • Diuretics
  • Disorders of the Kidney
  • Glomerular Diseases

Lecture 9-2: Genitourinary Part 2

  • Renal Failure
  • Acid-Base Disorders
  • Electrolyte Disorders

Lecture 9-3: Genitourinary Part 3

  • Bladder and Ureteral Disorders
  • Male Reproduction
  • Pediatric Genitourinary Concerns

Lecture 10-1: Hematology and Oncology Part 1

  • Anemias
  • Genetic Disorders of Hemoglobin

Lecture 10-2: Hematology and Oncology Part 2

  • Leukocyte Disorders and Hypersensitivity
  • Clotting Disorders
  • Hematologic Infections

Lecture 10-3: Hematology and Oncology Part 3

  • Hematologic Infections (HIV)
  • Hematologic Neoplastic Conditions
  • Oncologic Therapy
  • Other Pediatric Hematologic and Oncologic Concerns

Lecture 11-1: Musculoskeletal Disorders Part 1

  • Common Adult Orthopedic Conditions
  • Spine

Lecture 11-2: Musculoskeletal Disorders Part 2

  • Metabolic Bone Diseases
  • Infection
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Neoplasms

Lecture 11-3: Musculoskeletal Disorders Part 3

  • Rheumatologic Diseases
  • Pediatric Orthopedics

Lecture 12-1: Dermatology Part 1

  • Infections

Lecture 12-2: Dermatology Part 2

  • Inflammatory Skin Conditions

Lecture 12-3: Dermatology Part 3

  • Bullous Diseases
  • Neoplasms
  • Plastic Surgery

Lecture 13-1: Gynecology Part 1

  • Menstrual Physiology
  • Contraception
  • Menstrual Disorders and Issues

Lecture 13-2: Gynecology Part 2

  • Menstrual Disorders and Issues
  • Common Gynecologic Infections
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Lecture 13-3: Gynecology Part 3

  • Gynecologic Neoplasms
  • Disorders of the Breast

Lecture 14-1: Obstetrics Part 1

  • Normal Pregnancy Physiology
  • Prenatal Care
  • Medical Complications of Pregnancy

Lecture 14-2: Obstetrics Part 2

  • Medical Complications of Pregnancy
  • Obstetric Complications of Pregnancy

Lecture 14-3: Obstetrics Part 3

  • Obstetric Complications of Pregnancy
  • Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasms

Lecture 15-1: Obstetrics Part 4

  • Labor and Delivery

Lecture 15-2: Pediatrics Part 1

  • Development and Health Supervision

Lecture 15-3: Pediatrics Part 2

  • Immune Disorders
  • Genetic Disorders
  • Preventive Medicine and Vitamins

After reviewing all of the Step 2 review books currently on the market, we found this one to be the most comprehensive. The material in this book plus the additional high-yield information covered by the Doctors In Training Review Course will ensure that you will achieve your peak potential on the USMLE Step 2 CK.

What is the cost of the course? How can I sign up?

The total cost of the course is $795 (not including tax & shipping).

  • The total cost may be split into two payments of $385. The second payment is due before the start of the online lectures.
  • To sign-up online, click here.
  • To pay via phone, call us at 817-870-2730.
  • To fax, send credit card information to 817-870-2743. An email verification will be sent to you when your payment is received.

How Soon Can I Get Started?

It takes 2 business days for us to process your order. That means that in most cases, if you order before 4PM CST, your study guide can arrive in as little as 3 business days (depending on the shipping method that you choose at checkout).

If you would like to begin tomorrow, you must call our support team before 1PM CST at (817) 870-2730. You must also ship your book using FedEx Priority or First Overnight. If you are signing up for the 2012 Step 2 CK course, the first day to access the online video lectures is May 21, 2012.

What is the refund policy?

Click here for the full refund policy.

How does the Online Access Work?

  • Prior to your chosen start date, you will be sent an email with credentials to log-in and access the course site.
  • The online lectures are viewable over a 45-day period on a computer that you own or control.
  • Each lecture can be viewed twice through to completion over the 6-week period.
  • One-week course extensions and additional viewings of a lecture can be purchased if additional time is needed.
  • You may not distribute or make the course available over a network where it could be used by multiple users at the same time. You may not rent, lease, sell, share, redistribute or sublicense access to the online course.

What the Doctors In Training Online Review does not include:

  • Access to a question bank such as Kaplan's Q-bank or USMLEWorld. We do recommend that you purchase one or the other.
  • Access to Dr. Jenkins directly for specific knowledge questions.
  • Written summary of high-yield "Five-star" topics. These will be discussed only in video lectures.
  • Printed images. Images are viewable on video lecture slides only.
  • Doctors In Training study guides such as Gross Anatomy and Radiology.
  • Access for multiple users.

 

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