Cs Points

Hi Folks....here is that info which was posted on some forums by one of the student...may be it will help you...

"However how real it is I don’t know!!"

This was the Exam experience of that Student:

The main problem in passing step 2 cs is that I think we don"t know what are the criteria on which we are monitored.

my experience is that i studied for 2 weeks and the last 7 days made me pass when i met a friend who had taken usmlesource online coaching. He allowed me to see the cases with him as we studied together. We also practiced together and found out and corrected our mistakes. so practising is the key.

there are a few points and sp marks u
bad average good excellent

history of chief complaint (1-5 point for this depending on the chief complaint)

pamhugsfoos each carry 1 point (so around 7 points for them)

so we have to place a lot of importance on pamhugsfoss. Usmle Source uses this approach using PAM HUGS FOSS in all the cases which is very useful

now on ur manners
1 point for knocking on door
1 point for behaviour in general ( was he nice)
1 point for washing hands
1 point for draping
1 point for asking permission before examination
1 point - were u able to understand him

and finally 1-4 points for proper physical examination( which i doubt sp knows a lot abt)

finally there is a q like do u like the doctor and will u like to visit him again

so guys u have to practice according to this. sp has to be happy with u and u should cover his points rather than being an excellent doctor.