Three Great Offers by KAPLAN:

USMLE Step-2 Made Ridiculously Simple ***2006*** This is my favorite Step 2 book. Over 1,000 quick questions to review high-yield topics. Fast and effective! You can view sample pages, the table of contents and student's comments here.

         Other Popular USMLE Step 2 Books

	First Aid for the USMLE Step 2CK Very much improved over previous editions. A bit too long for my taste, that's why I wrote my own book ;-) Still, very popular with many students!
	First Aid for the USMLE Step 2CS This book does a great job of describing the exam format, rules and content. You can easily pass the exam using this book alone.
	Crush the Boards: Ultimate USMLE Step 2 Review Similar in content to the First Aid, but different presentation. Makes you think about the clinical cases more. Highly recommended!

NMS Review for the USMLE Step 2 Five simulated USMLE Step 2 exams. Comes most close to the "real USMLE" in style. Excellent and a must for all IMGs who ought to practice as many multiple choice questions as possible !

Cecil Essentials of Medicine This is the "little Cecil". It's now over 1,000 pages, but still fast and easy to read. In my opinion, the very best choice for a systematic review of Internal Medicine.

Rudolph's Fundamentals of Pediatrics This is the "little Rudolph". It's over 800 pages, a bit too big for my taste, but you can easily focus on selected chapters. A very well written text that will stick in your memory !

Obstetrics & Gynecology (NMS Series) This is my favourite book from the entire NMS series. Easy to read, short chapters. Certainly NOT enough for Residency training, but it covers everything you need to know for the USMLE Step 2 exam. Trust me !!!

Diagnostic criteria from DSM-IV-TR This is the latest update to the DSM-IV. Not as comprehensive as the big DSM-IV reference, but more than enough to ace the USMLE Step 2. You need to know the criteria and apply them to real cases.

DSM-IV Study Guide If you have trouble applying the diagnostic criteria to real cases, this book will help you. It brings the DSM-IV to life and is an important topic on the USMLE.

Looking for a REALLY concise Step 2 review??? Look no further: the new "Blueprints" series is what you want. Brief discussions of diseases, presentation, differential diagnosis and treatment. These books work extremely well in conjunction with my "Medical Boards Step 2 Made Ridiculously Simple" book. Highly recommended!

Blueprints in Medicine 354 pages of highly relevant material.

Blueprints in Surgery 151 pages of highly relevant material.

Blueprints in Pediatrics 339 pages of highly relevant material.

Blueprints in Obstetrics & Gynecology 308 pages of highly relevant material.

Blueprints in Psychiatry 123 pages of highly relevant material.

        Books of special interest to IMGs

	First Aid for the International Medical Graduate Insider advice from IMGs for IMGs.
	NMS Review for the CSA Exam This timely book is a must-have for International Medical Graduates and contains numerous examples on how to perform the clinical exam, and compose the written medical notes.
	Mastering the OSCE /CSA The OSCE for medical students and the CSA for international medical graduates have always been a mystery. how do I approach the Standardized Patient? How do I study for this examination? How much time do I have with each patient? How will I be graded? How can I improve my performance?
	K.V. Iserson: Getting into a Residency Getting Into A Residency is packed with tips and practical "things to do". Numerous charts illustrate the specialty selection process, and the "Must/Want" Analysis provides a way to rank residency program selections.
	L.B. Ball: The IMG Guide to US Medicine Manual for foreign medical graduates who wish to practice in the US. This handbook purports to help negotiate the maze of visa, tests, and applications. Includes tips on how to work with the ECFMG, INS, and state medical boards.