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Clinical Competence Center


of New York

 
Day One  

A comprehensive and interactive workshop on history taking and communication skills conducted by Mark H. Swartz, M.D., specifically geared to the Step 2-CS examination
Brief history of the Step 2-CS Examination
Clear step-by-step explanation of the Step 2-CS patient interview examination requirements and procedures
Thorough discussion and demonstration of proper and improper ways to take a patient history in the United States; what to say, what not to say, and how to say it
How to manage communication challenges in patients — meet four types of patients by role playing
A discussion of “all things American” with regards to social interactions in the clinical exam
Instruction on how to elicit an effective sexual history, illustrated by role-playing
Watch and discuss video presentations of actual standardized patient encounters
MHS lecturing (Day 1)
MHS Day One
Anna Lank lecturing
Anna Lank discussing communication skills
day one video  
Watching standardized patient encounters on Day One