🏥 USMLE Step 2 CK High-Yield Video Review
Clinical knowledge review videos organized by specialty and aligned with First Aid for Step 2 CK
17
Expert Videos
8
Clinical Specialties
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First Aid Aligned
Internal Medicine
Cardiology, pulmonology, gastroenterology, nephrology, and rheumatology
High Yield Cardiology Review for Step 2 CK & Shelf Exam (Part 1)
Covers core cardiology topics like coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction, heart failure, and arrhythmias, focusing on key diagnostic criteria and management steps. Internal medicine comprises about half of Step 2 CK content, making this a crucial review.
High Yield Cardiology Review (Part 2)
Continues the cardiology review with topics such as valvular disease and pericarditis, reinforcing high-yield facts and clinical correlations.
High Yield IM PULMONARY Review for Step 2 CK & Shelf Exam
Summarizes major respiratory conditions (asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary embolism, etc.) and their management in a clear, case-based format. High-yield nuances are emphasized in line with Step 2 CK objectives.
High Yield IM GI Review for Step 2 CK & Shelf Exam
Focuses on gastrointestinal disorders such as peptic ulcer disease, inflammatory bowel disease, and liver diseases. Key presentations and treatments are highlighted to match the First Aid outline.
High Yield IM RENAL Review for Step 2 CK & Shelf Exam
Reviews renal conditions and fluid/electrolyte disturbances (AKI vs CKD, electrolytes, dialysis indications) with emphasis on high-yield management strategies relevant to Step 2 CK.
High Yield IM CT & JOINT Review for Step 2 CK & Shelf Exam
Covers connective tissue and joint diseases (e.g. SLE, rheumatoid arthritis, gout) with focus on distinguishing clinical features and stepwise treatment, mirroring the high-yield rheumatology section of First Aid.
Pediatrics
Growth & development, failure to thrive, and pediatric cases
Pediatric Developmental Milestones (IN UNDER 5 MINUTES)
A rapid mnemonic-driven overview of key pediatric developmental milestones and growth patterns. This entertaining video condenses complex timelines into memorable cues, reflecting the emphasis on growth and development for Step 2.
USMLE Step 2 Qbank Walkthrough | Case: 2-year old Poor Weight Gain
An NBME-style case walkthrough focusing on failure to thrive in a toddler. The video demonstrates a structured approach to pediatric growth failure, discussing nutritional vs. organic causes step-by-step, in keeping with Step 2 CK’s case-based format.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Prenatal care, pregnancy complications, labor management, and gynecologic issues
High Yield OB/GYN Review for Step 2 CK & Shelf Exam (Part 1 of 2)
Focuses on antepartum and prenatal topics, including normal pregnancy physiology and common complications (preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, etc.). High-yield management steps for pregnancy complications are emphasized.
High Yield OB/GYN Review for Step 2 CK & Shelf Exam (Part 2 of 2)
Continues with intrapartum and postpartum topics and key gynecologic issues (labor management, abnormal bleeding, gynecologic malignancies). This video reinforces critical OB/GYN First Aid concepts for Step 2 CK.
Surgery
Perioperative care, trauma basics, and surgical complications
High-Yield Surgery Review for Step 2 CK & Shelf Exam
A concise surgery review covering perioperative care and trauma basics. It uses high-yield practice questions and visuals to reinforce key points in pre-/post-operative management and emergency surgical scenarios.
High-Yield Surgery Shelf/Step 2 CK Review
An in-depth surgery review that covers preoperative risk assessment, perioperative management (e.g. anticoagulation), and common postoperative complications (infections, DVT/PE). The video walks through major surgical topics step-by-step, aligning with First Aid surgery highlights.
Psychiatry
Mood disorders, anxiety, psychoses, and psychiatric treatments
High Yield Psychiatry Review for Step 2 CK & Shelf Exam
Reviews major psychiatric conditions (depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, psychoses) with emphasis on diagnostic criteria and first-line treatments. This video aligns with First Aid by reinforcing mood, anxiety, and psychotic disorder management for Step 2.
Emergency Medicine & Critical Care
ACLS protocols, airway management, trauma resuscitation, and shock management
High-Yield Emergency Medicine Shelf/Step 2 CK Review
Covers critical care scenarios (ACLS protocols, airway management, trauma resuscitation). The video emphasizes key stabilization steps and algorithms (ABCs, shock management) in line with First Aid critical care content.
Patient Safety, Ethics & Preventive Care
Medical ethics, patient safety, quality improvement, and preventive screening
Episode 129: Medical Futility and Ethics | USMLE STEP 2 CK
A focused discussion on clinical ethics topics such as patient autonomy, medical futility, and end-of-life decisions. It frames these issues in Step 2 CK–style scenarios (e.g. capacity, advance directives) to reinforce ethics concepts in First Aid.
Patient Safety, QI, & Public Health | USMLE Step 1 & 2 CK
Reviews quality improvement, patient safety principles, and preventive screening guidelines (USPSTF recommendations). It includes public health and systems-based practice topics relevant to Step 2 CK, such as screening and reporting guidelines.
Case-Based Question Walkthroughs
NBME-style case analysis with step-by-step clinical reasoning
USMLE Step 2 Qbank Walkthrough | Case: 32-year old with fatigue
A step-by-step NBME-style question breakdown on an adult patient with fatigue. This walkthrough demonstrates how to interpret laboratory data and apply management algorithms in real time, mirroring the clinical reasoning emphasized in First Aid.
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