Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
USMLE Step 2 CK Plus
This book and subsequent audio companion reflect what I would have wanted when I was studying for the USMLE Step 2 CK exam. One of the major hurdles I faced while studying for my exam was the lack of a single reference resource similar to what existed for the USMLE Step 1 exam at the time of writing this book. This meant I had to use multiple resources which presented information in different formats and with different points of emphasis, resulting in a disorganized study approach. Despite my relative success on the exam scoring 278 and ＞99th percentile I believe my studying would have been m...
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Chapter 11: Dermatology - Itchy Dermatitis 25.04.2025 12:29
Review of dermatologic conditions that have a prominent aspect of itching.
Chapter 11: Dermatology - Inherited Skin Disorders 04.01.2025 3:12
A short section that reviews inherited skin disorders such as porphyria cutanea tarda, albinism, and Chédiak-Higashi.
Chapter 11: Dermatology - Drug-Related Skin Disorders 01.01.2025 8:07
A brief review of skin disorders associated with commonly used medications.
Chapter 11: Dermatology - Autoimmune Dermatologic Disorders 29.12.2024 15:14
Review of autoimmune disorders that primarily affect the skin or have prominent dermatologic manifestations.
Chapter 11: Dermatology - Basics 26.12.2024 2:23
In this brief section, we review some basic dermatologic descriptors used to describe the appearance of dermatologic lesions.
Chapter 10: Rheumatology - Miscellaneous 24.12.2024 4:04
The final section of this chapter discussing a couple of miscellaneous disorders: Morton's neuroma and adhesive capsulitis.
Chapter 10: Rheumatology - Amyloidosis 21.12.2024 6:41
Review of the amyloidosis and its subtypes.
Chapter 10: Rheumatology - Bone Neoplasms 17.12.2024 6:28
A brief discussion focused on bone neoplasms, specifically osteosarcoma and a few highlights of other less common primary bone tumors.
Chapter 10: Rheumatology - Mineral Bone Disease 12.12.2024 8:18
Review of diseases affecting bone mineral density, specific osteoporosis and Paget's disease of the bone.
Chapter 10: Rheumatology - Joints, Ligaments, and Tendons 10.12.2024 13:13
A broad overview of various pathologies that affect the joints, ligaments, and tendons.
Chapter 10: Rheumatology - Lower Back Pain 07.12.2024 4:53
Broad review of causes of lower pain.
Chapter 10: Rheumatology - Inflammatory Myopathies 05.12.2024 11:05
Brief review of inflammatory myopathies comparing dermatomyositis and polymyositis.
Chapter 10: Rheumatology - Infections 02.12.2024 15:08
Review of rheumatologic infections such as osteomyelitis, septic arthritis, and epidural abscess. We conclude discussing some common pharmacologic options for these infections.
Chapter 10: Rheumatology - Vasculitis 29.11.2024 27:38
Review of large, medium, and small vessel vasculitis.
Chapter 10: Rheumatology - Crystalline Arthropathy 21.08.2024 5:55
A brief discussion of gout, pseudogout, and synovial fluid analysis.
Chapter 10: Rheumatology - Seronegative Spondyloarthropathies 19.08.2024 6:55
Review of seronegative spondyloarthropathies.
Chapter 10: Rheumatology - Collagen Vascular Disease 17.08.2024 28:20
Extensive review of all things related to collagen vascular and autoimmune disease.
Chapter 9: Hematology-Oncology - Miscellaneous Oncology 15.08.2024 12:03
We conclude this chapter discussing oncologic syndromes, paraneoplastic associations, and review of screening guidelines.
Chapter 9: Hematology-Oncology - Lymphoma 12.08.2024 8:35
Reviewing the different subtypes of lymphoma and their associations.
Chapter 9: Hematology-Oncology - Plasma Cell Dyscrasias 10.08.2024 6:00
A discussion on plasma cell dyscrasias primarily focused on Multiple Myeloma and Waldenström’s Macroglobulinemia.
Chapter 9: Hematology-Oncology - Thrombocytosis 09.08.2024 2:13
A brief discussion on essential thrombocytosis and other causes of elevated platelet counts.
Chapter 9: Hematology-Oncology - White Blood Cell Dyscrasias 06.08.2024 14:37
We finally shift our attention to the oncology section, starting with a review of white blood cell dyscrasias.
Chapter 9: Hematology-Oncology - Clotting Disorders 03.08.2024 22:03
A thorough discussion on acquired and congenital clotting disorders, and a review of anticoagulant pharmacology.
Chapter 9: Hematology-Oncology - Bleeding Disorders 31.07.2024 17:46
Review of primary and secondary hemostasis, followed by a breakdown bleeding disorders based on congenital, acquired, function, and quantitative causes.
Chapter 9: Hematology-Oncology - Microcytic Anemia 27.07.2024 16:30
Review of the causes, diagnostics, and management of the various etiologies of microcytic anemia. We also spend time reviewing and understanding iron studies and how different parameters can narrow the differential diagnosis.
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