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I recently gave my Step 2 CS after taking the NYCS course and passed with a high performance score in all three aspects. This was my second attempt after i had failed my first attempt by one star in SEP. I was a little shocked after my exam results on the first attempt because i have been living in the US for a while now and didn't expect to be marked low on SEP. It was at such a time when i came across the NYCS course and i am so glad that i took this option. The 3 day course is so thorough ,Dr Somas does an amazing job at going in covering the syllabus and goes through everything that's necessary to ace the exam. The whole NYCS team is very friendly and cordial, always ready to help and clear all your doubts. The mock test was similar to the actual test experience and is great to give you a good exam day experience. I would recommend taking 2 mock tests at least so that you can learn from your mistakes in the first and apply it in the second test, The fact that they allow us to use the facility even after the 3 day course is the best thing possible because one needs a lot of practice to get the required things done in the allotted time. The feedback on the notes is so useful for this exam and i am sure that it'll help me throughout my life as a clinician. If you need extra help with your spoken English then james does a really good job and gives a few excellent tips for the test. Don't look any further , this is the perfect step 2 CS center to go to!

One of the best standardized prep courses I have taken. They are honest, instructive, and focused on the content. Step 2CS requires information, but mostly practice and this team enables that platform. I took the course over the weekend where Dr.Somas and his team will review ALL of the main points and procedures. Then you take a practice exam for your “baseline” performance. I took two weeks to practice, following his model, using the cases in First AID, and putting the notes into NYCSPREP website. The weekend before my exam I had another practice test and then was ready to go the following week scoring a high performance in each category (3 stars) . As background, I studied medicine in Italy and have been doing research for the last year, so I was out of clinical practice . One of the best parts of this class is the ability to utilize the center even after the weekend course to practice. That is also the best way to get in touch with Dr. Somas and the tutors. They offer distant reviews, but my recommendation would be to stay in NY for at least one week to take the course, practice, and then a second practice exam to be prepared. There are a lot of overpriced study programs out there, so it is refreshing to see a center that genuinely cares about your education/training as a doctor and puts students first. This is worth your time and money, as my test results may suggest.

I went to NYCSPrep through the recommendation of a friend and I could not be happier with my decision to take the review course. I have not had clinical experience in a while and was anxious about tackling Step 2 CS. Dr. Somas was very straightforward and thorough with his lessons that, in 3 days, we covered everything from how the test is broken down, how it will be scored, what is expected of us during the exam, what should be included in the history and how to do a focused physical exam. It seemed overwhelming at first because I felt like I knew minimal to nothing and came in without reviewing First Aid. After the review course, we were free to come in and use the facilities. It was easy finding people to practice with, and within the first week I had my history and PE down to 13 minutes. Writing the note was a challenge for me because I did not know how to format it and I felt as if my HPI made no sense. With the help of Dr. Abhiram Pillai, I was able to improve my note drastically within a few days. Dr. Abhiram was very nice and friendly, he made sure to come up to us to see if we would like to have our notes reviewed. He would copy and paste the HPI to notepad and reformat the data collected so that it flowed and was precise. He also taught acceptable typing shortcuts come test day. It was because of him I was able to structure my note in such a way that I could describe my three differential diagnoses within the first few sentences, along with the relevant qualifiers per symptom. The mock exams and SP sessions were also extremely helpful in guiding my studies and preparing me for my exam. Overall, I highly recommend NYCSPrep for anyone who wants to feel comfortable and confident in taking Step 2 CS.

I did my cs in Phily on Feb 27 and passed! My notes and PE was the weakest part. I took a mock test and spent 5 days practicing in the NYCS rooms. The mock test was hard but I found the review session most helpful. Dr Somas taught us how to write notes sentence by sentence. Moreover, NYCS has a super nice notes instructor, Abhiram, who reviewed my notes and pointed out where I need to improve every case I practiced. I felt my improvement everyday there. Going to NYCS is the best decision I made during my CS preparation. I can't be more thankful for all the help I got from NYCS Dr Somas, Abhiram, and my practicing partners there. I highly recommend NYCS for CS preparation!

I struggled with CS until I discovered Dr. Somas' program. I did a weekend course with 2 mocks and am so happy I signed up because I passed! Dr. Somas really teaches you how to ace CS- from streamlining your thought process to being the most efficient at performing a physical exam. He walks you through each part of the exam day step by step (i.e. what to do at the doorway up until you submit your note) which was incredibly helpful. After the course is over, you still have access to the center which is amazing as I got to practice with other students from my course. Dr. Somas will also check your notes from cases you have practiced on with other students. As for the mocks, they are incredibly hard but such a worthwhile learning experience. If you feel down after your mock results, do not be discouraged! The SPs will give you feedback and you can talk to Dr. Somas who will give you additional feedback on how to continuously improve. Don't walk....RUN to this course!

I took their CS course about 4 days prior to my exam. I regretted for not taking it earlier. Their CS course is the best and the only thing you need to pass this exam. Take it at least 2 weeks prior to your exam since they kindly let you use their facilities for free for 2 weeks after the course. During these 2 weeks, you will meet amazing people whom you can practice with. They have the setting exactly like the real testing center which is really helpful. I recommend you to read the first aid for CS book before the course to get the most out of this course. I’m so thankful for this course. Every penny worth it.

Great place to practice, also, step 2CS sps' here preps students well

PASSED CK!! Did the Step 2 CK course over 6 weeks and it was great! The tutors are doctors who have scored highly on CK and passed on their knowledge. The course is structured in a way where students are taught a specific topic and then that is applied to a specific USMLE question, which allows you to understand how to approach the question. No other course is similar to this and I would highly recommend this course for anyone preparing for step 2 CK!