DOCTOR IN TRAINING – BETTER DOCTORS. BETTER WORLD.
The Doctor In Training USMLE Step 2 CK Review Course
Covering all major disciplines — including internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, psychiatry, OB/GYN, and emergency medicine — the course provides a structured review aligned with the Step 2 CK exam blueprint. With a focus on high-yield facts, test-taking strategies, and clinical decision-making, it is ideal for both core rotation review and dedicated exam prep.
* Note that DIT Guidebook will NOT be included (DIT GuideBook was released in hard copy, so there will be no version of PDFs for it)
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Review high-yield clinical knowledge across core disciplines: internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, OB/GYN, psychiatry, and more.
Strengthen clinical reasoning and diagnostic skills through case-based learning and real-world scenarios.
Apply evidence-based medicine and best practices in patient management for both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Identify common disease presentations, workups, and treatment plans relevant to Step 2 CK exam content.
Build confidence and efficiency in approaching high-stakes board questions and clinical decision-making.
Solidify foundational clinical knowledge necessary for residency readiness and real-life medical practice.
DOCTOR IN TRAINING USMLE STEP 2 CK REVIEW COURSE 2019
DOCTOR IN TRAINING USMLE STEP 2 CK REVIEW COURSE 2019 TOPICS
1. Cardiovascular (18)
1. Atherosclerosis – SAMPLES
2. Hypercholesterolemia
3. Diagnosis of Ischemic Heart Disease
4. Treatment of Ischemic Heart Disease
5. Valvular Diseases
6. Cardiac Output and Cardiomyopathies
7. Heart Failure
8. Shock
9. Critical Care
10. Myocardial Infections
11. Pericardial Disease
12. Arrhythmias part 1
13. Arrhythmias part 2
14. ACLS
15. Hypertension
16. Antihypertensives
17. Vascular Conditions
18. Vasculitis
2. Gastroenterology (17)
1. Esophagus
2. Stomach
3. GI Bleeding
4. Small Intestine
5. Gastroenteritis
6. IBD and IBS
7. Large Intestine part 1
8. Large Intestine part 2
9. Colorectal Cancer
10. Pancreatitis
11. Pancreatic Neoplasms
12. Gallbladder
13. Other Biliary Diseases
14. Viral Hepatitis
15. Alcoholic Liver Disease and Cirrhosis
16. Portal Hypertension
17. Other Liver Diseases
3. Musculoskeletal (6)
1. Rheumatologic Diseases
2. Arthritis
3. Gout and Infectious Arthritis
4. Bone Diseases
5. Orthopedics part 1
6. Orthopedics part 2
4. Hematology (10)
1. Microcytic Anemia
2. Hemoglobin Disorders
3. Hemolytic Anemia
4. Normocytic and Macrocytic Anemia
5. Thrombocytopenia
6. Coagulation Disorders
7. Antithrombotic Drugs
8. Hematologic Infections
9. Leukemia
10. Myeloma and Lymphoma
5. Neurology (18)
1. CNS Organization and Lesions
2. Meningitis
3. Other CNS Infections
4. Headache
5. TIA
6. Stroke
7. Intracranial Hemorrhage
8. Seizures
9. CNS Movement Disorders
10. MS and Syringomyelia
11. Dementia and Delirium
12. Loss of Consciousness
13. Sleep
14. Brain Tumors
15. Peripheral Motor Disorders
16. Ophthalmology
17. The Red Eye
18. Audiovestibular Disorders
6. Nephrology (8)
1. Diuretics
2. Nephritis
3. Nephrosis
4. Nonglomerular Kidney Diseases
5. Renal Failure
6. Hyponatremia
7. Other Electrolyte Disorders
8. Acid-Base Disorders
7. Urology (4)
1. Nephrolithiasis and Complications
2. Bladder and Urethral Disorders
3. Scrotal Disorders and Male Infertility
4. Prostate Disorders
8. Gynecology (14)
1. Puberty and Menstruation
2. Menopause
3. Contraception
4. Menstrual Disorders part 1
5. Menstrual Disorders part 2
6. Amenorrhea
7. PCOS, Infertility, and Pelvic Organ Prolapse
8. Gynecologic Infections
9. Sexually Transmitted Infections
10. Gynecologic Neoplasms part 1
11. Gynecologic Neoplasms part 2
12. Gynecologic Neoplasms part 3
13. Benign Breast Disorders
14. Breast Cancer
9. Obstetrics (11)
1. Normal Pregnancy
2. Prenatal Care
3. Medical Complications part 1
4. Medical Complications part 2
5. Infections in Pregnancy
6. Early Pregnancy Complications
7. Fetal Assessment
8. Late Pregnancy Complications part 1
9. Late Pregnancy Complications part 2
10. Labor and Delivery
11. Postpartum Period
10. Pediatrics (15)
1. Development
2. Infancy to Adolescence
3. Genetic Disorders and Congenital Malformations
4. Noncyanotic Congenital Heart Disease
5. Cyanotic Congenital Heart Disease
6. Pedi GI Disorders
7. Pulmonary Diseases of Infants
8. Pedi Respiratory Infections
9. Childhood Exanthems
10. Pedi Heme/Onc
11. Pedi Orthopedics
12. Other Pedi Musculoskeletal Disorders
13. Pedi Neurology
14. Pedi Urology
15. Pedi Psychiatry
11. EM & Surgery (9)
1. Accidents and Injuries part 1
2. Accidents and Injuries part 2
3. Toxicology part 1
4. Toxicology part 2
5. Toxicology part 3
6. Trauma part 1
7. Trauma part 2
8. Trauma part 3
9. Post-Op Fever & Malignant Hyperthermia
12. Pulmonary (10)
1. Asthma
2. COPD
3. Neoplasms
4. Interstitial Lung Disease
5. Pulmonary Vascular Diseases
6. Pleural Diseases
7. URI
8. Lower Respiratory Infections part 1
9. Lower Respiratory Infections part 2
10. Other Pulmonology Topics
13. Endocrinology (13)
1. Diabetes Basics
2. Acute Complications of Diabetes
3. Chronic Complications of Diabetes
4. Non-Insulin Medications
5. Insulin
6. Obesity and Hypoglycemia
7. Normal Thyroid Function and Hypothyroidism
8. Thyrotoxicosis
9. Thyroid Nodules and Thyroid Cancer
10. Parathyroid Disorders
11. Pituitary Disorders
12. Cushing Syndrome and Hyperaldosteronism
13. Adrenal Insufficiency and Pheochromocytoma
14. Immunology (5)
1. HIV
2. Acute Complications of Diabetes
3. Immunodeficiencies
4. Hypersensitivity and Leukocyte Disorders
5. Transplantation and Immunosuppressants
15. Psychiatry (11)
1. Depression
2. Antidepressants
3. Bipolar Disorder
4. Anxiety Disorders
5. Psychosis
6. Antipsychotic Drugs
7. Personality Disorders
8. Substance Use Disorder
9. Alcohol Abuse
10. Eating Disorders and OCD
11. Trauma-Related Disorders and Somatic Symptom Disorders
16. Dermatology (6)
1. Infections part 1
2. Infections part 1
3. Infections part 1
4. Inflammatory Skin Conditions
5. Bullous Diseases and Neoplasms
6. Pigmentation Disorders and Hair Loss
CLERKSHIP CRASH COURSE (111)
1. Family Medicine: 8 sets of 10 Questions
2. Psychiatry: 8 sets of 10 Questions
3. Pediatrics: 8 sets of 10 Questions
4. Obstetrics/Gynecology: 8 sets of 10 Questions
5. Internal Medicine: 8 sets of 10 Questions
6. Dermatology/Emergency Medicine/ Neurology/Ophthalmology: 8 sets of 10 Questions
7. Surgery: 8 sets of 10 Questions
