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The Step2CK Test Prep Series was created by fourth-year students at the Texas Tech School of Medicine in Lubbock as a project of the fourth-year geriatrics rotation. It was developed as part of the Reynolds Geriatrics Podcast series, which is supported in part by an Aging and Quality of Life grant from the D.W. Reynolds Foundation. The episodes in this series are based on questions that have geriatrics content and patient vignettes from the USMLE Step2CK Sample Exams:
2008 Sample Exam
2009 Sample Exam

Texas Tech MedCast Podcast Series:

Episode title Link to the MP3 File & Fact Sheet (pdf)	Description & Learning Objectives	Presenters 2008-2009
No. 77--The Nauseated Nanna Fact Sheet Posted: 10/23/2008 Length:14:02	This episode is based on Question 77 on page 50 of the 2008 Step2CK Sample Exam Learning Objectives: the third-year medical student studying for the Step2CK exam should be able to: Recognize the signs and symptoms of chronic and acute digoxin toxicity Recognize the atypical presentations of hyperthyroid in geriatric patients Describe different presentations of lacunar cerebral infarct List the current ADA guidelines for blood glucose control	Ethan Dalley, Anthony Gipson, Julia Fernandez Class of 2009, Lubbock Jones BG, Dentino AN, Dalley E, Fernandez J, Gipson A. Texas Tech Medcast Reynolds Geriatrics Series Step 2CK Test Prep: No. 77—The Nauseated Nanna. The Portal of Geriatric Online Education (POGOe); 2008. Available at http://pogoe.org/productid/20439. Jones BG, Dentino AN, Dalley E, Fernandez J, Gipson A. Texas Tech Medcast Reynolds Geriatrics Series Step 2CK Test Prep: No. 77—The Nauseated Nanna. 2008. Available at http://www.ttuhsc.edu/som/fammed/ttmedcast/gerseries/gerstep2ckprep.aspx.
No.38--Geriatric Ethical Decision Making Fact Sheet Posted: 11/14/2008 Length: 8:53	This episode is based on Question 38 on page 35 of the 2008 Step2CK Sample Exam. Learning Objectives: the third-year medical student studying for the Step2CK exam should be able to: ● Understand the difference between autonomy and beneficence ● Know the importance and legal requirements for informed consent for treatment ● Recognize the ethical dilemma in patient's refusal of medical treatment ● Be able to determine a patient's decision-making capacity ● Realize the importance to advocate at all times the interests of one's patient over one's own interests	Ana Nguyen, Kathleen Watson, Holly Blanco, Alan Coleman, Megan Shawn Class of 2009, Lubbock Jones BG, Dentino AN, Blanco H, Coleman A, Nguyen A, Shawn M, Watson K. Texas Tech Medcast Reynolds Geriatrics Series Step 2CK Test Prep: No. 38—Geriatric Ethical Decision Making. The Portal of Geriatric Online Education (POGOe); 2008. Available at http://www.pogoe.org/productid/20440 Jones BG, Dentino AN, Blanco H, Coleman A, Nguyen A, Shawn M, Watson K. Texas Tech Medcast Reynolds Geriatrics Series Step 2CK Test Prep: No. 38—Geriatric Ethical Decision Making. 2008. Available at http://www.ttuhsc.edu/som/fammed/ttmedcast/gerseries/gerstep2ckprep.aspx.
No.86--The Achy Ager Fact Sheet Posted: 12/4/2008 Length: 13:24	This episode is based on Question 86 on page 54 of the 2008 Step2CK Sample Exam. Learning Objectives: the third-year medical student studying for the Step2CK exam should be able to define key features of the following common rheumatologic diseases: fibromyositis osteoarthritis polymyalgia rheumatica polymyositis sernegative rheumatoid arthritis	Angel Sun, Missy Rosalez, Thy Dang, Srividya Bhadriraju Class of 2009, Lubbock Jones BG, Dentino AN, Bhadriraju S, Dang T, Rosalez M, Sun A. Texas Tech Medcast Reynolds Geriatrics Series Step 2CK Test Prep: No. 86—The Achy Ager. The Portal of Geriatric Online Education (POGOe); 2008. Available at http://www.pogoe.org/productid/20441 Jones BG, Dentino AN, Bhadriraju S, Dang T, Rosalez M, Sun A. Texas Tech Medcast Reynolds Geriatrics Series Step 2CK Test Prep: No. 86—The Achy Ager. 2008. Available at http://www.ttuhsc.edu/som/fammed/ttmedcast/gerseries/gerstep2ckprep.aspx.
No.40--Rashy Rita Fact Sheet Posted: 1/29/2009 Length: 8:48	This episode is based on Question 40 on page 36 of the 2008 Step2CK Sample Exam. Learning Objectives: the third-year medical student studying for the Step2CK exam should be able to acknowledge the classic signs of dermatomyositis and differentiate it from other cutaneous disorders that may manifest in the geriatric population and define key features of the following common rheumatologic diseases: Myasthenia Gravis Psoriasis Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Scleroderma	Caleb Sallee, Stephanie Glover, Wei Cheng, Jeremy Dickerson, Vinh Nguyen, Amanda Backlund Class of 2009, Lubbock Jones BG, Dentino AN, Backlund A, Cheng W, Dickerson J, Glover S, Nguyen V, Sallee C. Texas Tech Medcast Reynolds Geriatrics Series Step 2CK Test Prep: No. 40—Rashy Rita. The Portal of Geriatric Online Education (POGOe); 2009. Available at http://www.pogoe.org/productid/20442 Jones BG, Dentino AN, Backlund A, Cheng W, Dickerson J, Glover S, Nguyen V, Sallee C. Texas Tech Medcast Reynolds Geriatrics Series Step 2CK Test Prep: No. 40—Rashy Rita. 2009. Available at http://www.ttuhsc.edu/som/fammed/ttmedcast/gerseries/gerstep2ckprep.aspx.
No.41 (Kaplan QBook)--Help! I've Fallen and I Can't Get Up! But Why? Fact Sheet Posted: 2/13/2009 Length: 19:05	This episode is based on Question 41 on page 82 of the 2005 Kaplan Step2CK QBook. Learning Objectives: the third-year medical student studying for the Step2CK exam should be able to: Identify the importance of adverse drug effects on the geriatric population including reasons for variable drug effects, common drugs to avoid and the significance of the Beers list of inappropriate pharmacologic interventions Emphasize the types of musculoskeletal deficits in Parkinson's Disease as well as common presentations Discuss the cause, symptoms, and management of postural hypotension Identify symptoms associated with ischemia in the internal carotid distribution and differentiate them from ischemia in other areas of cerebral circulation. Identify the signs and symptoms of vertebrobasilar insuffiency.	Ken Tobler, Amanda Pickert, Rob Schutt, Taylor Ratcliff, Gregg Schmedes Class of 2009, Lubbock Jones BG, Dentino AN, Pickert A, Ratcliff T, Schmedes G, Schutt R, Tobler K. Texas Tech Medcast Reynolds Geriatrics Series Step 2CK Test Prep: No. 41 (Kaplan USMLE Step 2CK Qbook, 2005)—Help! I’ve Fallen and I Can’t Get Up! But Why? The Portal of Geriatric Online Education (POGOe); 2009. Available at http://www.pogoe.org/productid/20443 Jones BG, Dentino AN, Pickert A, Ratcliff T, Schmedes G, Schutt R, Tobler K. Texas Tech Medcast Reynolds Geriatrics Series Step 2CK Test Prep: No. 41 (Kaplan USMLE Step 2CK Qbook, 2005)—Help! I’ve Fallen and I Can’t Get Up! But Why? 2009. Available at http://www.ttuhsc.edu/som/fammed/ttmedcast/gerseries/gerstep2ckprep.aspx.
No. 26-- Kenny's Kidney Fact Sheet Posted: 3/6/2009 Length: 11:27	This episode is based on Question 26 on page 29 of the 2008 Step2CK Sample Exam. Learning Objectives: the third-year medical student studying for the Step2CK exam should be able to • Recognize common causes of renal failure in geriatric patients and determine appropriate steps in treatment, including: List the side of effects of indomethacin Identify indications for a thiazide diruetic Describe the link between renal failure and multiple myeloma Determine appropriate reasons for measuring urine sodium and creatinine concentrations Identify pertinent indications for ultrasonography	Jessika Chumak, Jason Ginos, Jesus Trejo, Mark Glover, Hal Levine, Brian Scott Class of 2009, Lubbock Jones BG, Dentino AN, Chumak J, Ginos J, Glover M, Levine H, Scott B, Trejo J. Texas Tech Medcast Reynolds Geriatrics Series Step 2CK Test Prep: No. 26—Kenny’s Kidney. The Portal of Geriatric Online Education (POGOe); 2009. Available at http://www.pogoe.org/productid/20444 Jones BG, Dentino AN, Chumak J, Ginos J, Glover M, Levine H, Scott B, Trejo J. Texas Tech Medcast Reynolds Geriatrics Series Step 2CK Test Prep: No. 26—Kenny’s Kidney. 2009. Available at http://www.ttuhsc.edu/som/fammed/ttmedcast/gerseries/gerstep2ckprep.aspx.
No. 49-- Penelope's Prolapse Fact Sheet Posted: 4/9/2009 Length: 11:32	This episode is based on Question 49 on page 40 of the 2008 Step2CK Sample Exam. Learning Objectives: the third-year medical student studying for the Step2CK exam should be able to: Identify the physical findings of uterine prolapse Describe the etiology of uterine prolapse Identify the classification of uterine prolapse Select management and treatment options for uterine prolapse	Bonnie McCann, Samantha Hirsh, Ankur Khosla, Prashanthi Giridhar, Amy Shutt, Sheila Reddy Class of 2009, Lubbock Jones BG, Dentino AN, Giridhar P, Hirsh S, Khosla A, McCann B, Reddy S, Shutt A. Texas Tech Medcast Reynolds Geriatrics Series Step 2CK Test Prep: No. 49—Penelope’s Prolapse. The Portal of Geriatric Online Education (POGOe); 2009. Available at http://www.pogoe.org/productid/20463 Jones BG, Dentino AN, Giridhar P, Hirsh S, Khosla A, McCann B, Reddy S, Shutt A. Texas Tech Medcast Reynolds Geriatrics Series Step 2CK Test Prep: No. 49—Penelope’s Prolapse. 2009. Available at http://www.ttuhsc.edu/som/fammed/ttmedcast/gerseries/gerstep2ckprep.aspx.
No. 108-- The One-Eyed Grandma Fact Sheet Posted: 5/11/2009 Length: 8:19	This episode is based on Question 108 on page 62 of the 2008 Step2CK Sample Exam. Learning Objectives: the third-year medical student studying for the Step2CK exam should be able to: List the clinical manifestations and fundoscopic findings of age-related macular degeneration List the clinical manifestations and fundoscopic findings of background diabetic retinopathy List the clinical manifestations and fundoscopic findings of central artery occlusion List the clinical manifestations and fundoscopic findings of central vein occlusion List the clinical manifestations and fundoscopic findings of proliferative diabetic retinopathy	Felisa Wilson, Shaun York, Leonard Haberman (not pictured) Class of 2009, Lubbock Jones BG, Dentino AN, Haberman L, Wilson F, York S. Texas Tech Medcast Reynolds Geriatrics Series Step 2CK Test Prep: No. 108—The One-Eyed Grandma. The Portal of Geriatric Online Education (POGOe); 2009. Available at http://www.pogoe.org/productid/20491 Jones BG, Dentino AN, Haberman L, Wilson F, York S. Texas Tech Medcast Reynolds Geriatrics Series Step 2CK Test Prep: No. 108—The One-Eyed Grandma. 2009. Available at http://www.ttuhsc.edu/som/fammed/ttmedcast/gerseries/gerstep2ckprep.aspx.
Episode title Link to the MP3 File & Fact Sheet (pdf)	Description & Learning Objectives	Presenters 2009-2010
No. 65-- Four Blades are Better Than Three Fact Sheet Posted: 9/17/2009 Length: 10:12	This episode is based on Question 65 on page 44 of the 2009 Step2CK Sample Exam. Learning Objectives: the third-year medical student studying for the Step2CK exam should be able to: Define "syncope" List cardiac and noncardiac causes of syncope Given a patient's history and work-up, be able to determine the likely diagnosis of the cause of the patient's syncope	Front: Cindy George, Cacey Adams; Back: Reed Gibbins, Chris King Class of 2010, Lubbock Jones BG, Dentino AN, Adams C, George C, Gibbins R, King C. Texas Tech Medcast Reynolds Geriatrics Series Step 2CK Test Prep: No. 65—Four Blades are Better Than Three. The Portal of Geriatric Online Education (POGOe); 2009. Available at http://www.pogoe.org/productid/20535 Jones BG, Dentino AN, Adams C, George C, Gibbins R, King C. Texas Tech Medcast Reynolds Geriatrics Series Step 2CK Test Prep: No. 65—Four Blades are Better Than Three. 2009. Available at http://www.ttuhsc.edu/som/fammed/ttmedcast/gerseries/gerstep2ckprep.aspx.
No. 53-- Bleeding Betty Fact Sheet Posted: 9/17/2009 Length: 10:36	This episode is based on Question 53 on page 41 of the 2009 Step2CK Sample Exam. Learning Objectives: the third-year medical student studying for the Step2CK exam should be able to: Identify a differential diagnosis for postmenopausal bleeding Recognize risk factors for gynecologic neoplasms Differentiate the different types of gynecologic neoplasms by history and physical List guidelines for screening and treatment of gynecologic neoplasms	Front: Adam Johnson; Back: Jessica Nelson, Laura Panto, Tatyana Ellison, Sarah Low Class of 2010, Lubbock Jones BG, Dentino AN, Ellison T, Johnson A, Low S, Nelson J, Panto L. Texas Tech Medcast Reynolds Geriatrics Series Step 2CK Test Prep: No. 53—Bleeding Betty. The Portal of Geriatric Online Education (POGOe); 2009. Available at http://www.pogoe.org/productid/20566 Jones BG, Dentino AN, Ellison T, Johnson A, Low S, Nelson J, Panto L. Texas Tech Medcast Reynolds Geriatrics Series Step 2CK Test Prep: No. 53—Bleeding Betty. 2009. Available at http://www.ttuhsc.edu/som/fammed/ttmedcast/gerseries/gerstep2ckprep.aspx.
No 33--Ciggy Sally Fact Sheet Posted: 10/19/2009 Length: 17:37	This episode is based on Question 33 on page 32 of the 2009 Step2CK Sample Exam. Learning Objectives: the third-year medical student studying for the Step2CK exam should be able to: Recognize risk factors for pulmonary neoplasms Recognize the key features of different pulmonary neoplasms Know the most common presentation of non-Hodgkin lymphomas, such as B-cell lymphomas Recognize the populations that are at greatest risk for developing lung abscesses Recognize the most important risk factors for developing sarcoidosis and its most common clinical manifestations Recognize the most common clinical manifestations of tuberculosis	Front: Amir Salam, Jennifer Song; Back: Ebtesam Islam, Gage Hicks Class of 2010, Lubbock Jones BG, Dentino AN, Islam E, Hicks G, Salam A, Song J. Texas Tech Medcast Reynolds Geriatrics Series Step 2CK Test Prep: No. 33—Ciggy Sally. The Portal of Geriatric Online Education (POGOe); 2009. Available at http://www.pogoe.org/productid/20588 Jones BG, Dentino AN, Islam E, Hicks G, Salam A, Song J. Texas Tech Medcast Reynolds Geriatrics Series Step 2CK Test Prep: No. 33—Ciggy Sally. 2009. Available at http://www.ttuhsc.edu/som/fammed/ttmedcast/gerseries/gerstep2ckprep.aspx.

Episode title
Link to the MP3 File
& Fact Sheet (pdf)

Description & Learning Objectives

Presenters 2008-2009

No. 77--The Nauseated Nanna

Fact Sheet

Posted: 10/23/2008
Length:14:02

This episode is based on Question 77 on page 50 of the 2008 Step2CK Sample Exam
Learning Objectives: the third-year medical student studying for the Step2CK exam should be able to:

Recognize the signs and symptoms of chronic and acute digoxin toxicity
Recognize the atypical presentations of hyperthyroid in geriatric patients
Describe different presentations of lacunar cerebral infarct
List the current ADA guidelines for blood glucose control

Ethan Dalley, Anthony Gipson, Julia Fernandez

Class of 2009, Lubbock

Jones BG, Dentino AN, Dalley E, Fernandez J, Gipson A. Texas Tech Medcast Reynolds Geriatrics Series Step 2CK Test Prep: No. 77—The Nauseated Nanna. The Portal of Geriatric Online Education (POGOe); 2008. Available at http://pogoe.org/productid/20439.

Jones BG, Dentino AN, Dalley E, Fernandez J, Gipson A. Texas Tech Medcast Reynolds Geriatrics Series Step 2CK Test Prep: No. 77—The Nauseated Nanna. 2008. Available at http://www.ttuhsc.edu/som/fammed/ttmedcast/gerseries/gerstep2ckprep.aspx.

No.38--Geriatric Ethical Decision Making

Fact Sheet

Posted: 11/14/2008
Length: 8:53

This episode is based on Question 38 on page 35 of the 2008 Step2CK Sample Exam.
Learning Objectives: the third-year medical student studying for the Step2CK exam should be able to:

● Understand the difference between autonomy and beneficence

● Know the importance and legal requirements for informed consent for treatment

● Recognize the ethical dilemma in patient's refusal of medical treatment

● Be able to determine a patient's decision-making capacity

● Realize the importance to advocate at all times the interests of one's patient over one's own interests

Question 38 group
Ana Nguyen, Kathleen Watson, Holly Blanco, Alan Coleman, Megan Shawn

Class of 2009, Lubbock

Jones BG, Dentino AN, Blanco H, Coleman A, Nguyen A, Shawn M, Watson K. Texas Tech Medcast Reynolds Geriatrics Series Step 2CK Test Prep: No. 38—Geriatric Ethical Decision Making. The Portal of Geriatric Online Education (POGOe); 2008. Available at http://www.pogoe.org/productid/20440

Jones BG, Dentino AN, Blanco H, Coleman A, Nguyen A, Shawn M, Watson K. Texas Tech Medcast Reynolds Geriatrics Series Step 2CK Test Prep: No. 38—Geriatric Ethical Decision Making. 2008. Available at http://www.ttuhsc.edu/som/fammed/ttmedcast/gerseries/gerstep2ckprep.aspx.

No.86--The Achy Ager

Fact Sheet

Posted: 12/4/2008
Length: 13:24

This episode is based on Question 86 on page 54 of the 2008 Step2CK Sample Exam.
Learning Objectives: the third-year medical student studying for the Step2CK exam should be able to define key features of the following common rheumatologic diseases:

fibromyositis
osteoarthritis
polymyalgia rheumatica
polymyositis
sernegative rheumatoid arthritis

Group 86
Angel Sun, Missy Rosalez, Thy Dang, Srividya Bhadriraju

Class of 2009, Lubbock

Jones BG, Dentino AN, Bhadriraju S, Dang T, Rosalez M, Sun A. Texas Tech Medcast Reynolds Geriatrics Series Step 2CK Test Prep: No. 86—The Achy Ager. The Portal of Geriatric Online Education (POGOe); 2008. Available at http://www.pogoe.org/productid/20441

Jones BG, Dentino AN, Bhadriraju S, Dang T, Rosalez M, Sun A. Texas Tech Medcast Reynolds Geriatrics Series Step 2CK Test Prep: No. 86—The Achy Ager. 2008. Available at http://www.ttuhsc.edu/som/fammed/ttmedcast/gerseries/gerstep2ckprep.aspx.

No.40--Rashy Rita

Fact Sheet

Posted: 1/29/2009
Length: 8:48

This episode is based on Question 40 on page 36 of the 2008 Step2CK Sample Exam.
Learning Objectives: the third-year medical student studying for the Step2CK exam should be able to acknowledge the classic signs of dermatomyositis and differentiate it from other cutaneous disorders that may manifest in the geriatric population and define key features of the following common rheumatologic diseases:

Myasthenia Gravis
Psoriasis
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Scleroderma

Group 40
Caleb Sallee, Stephanie Glover, Wei Cheng, Jeremy Dickerson, Vinh Nguyen, Amanda Backlund

Class of 2009, Lubbock

Jones BG, Dentino AN, Backlund A, Cheng W, Dickerson J, Glover S, Nguyen V, Sallee C. Texas Tech Medcast Reynolds Geriatrics Series Step 2CK Test Prep: No. 40—Rashy Rita. The Portal of Geriatric Online Education (POGOe); 2009. Available at http://www.pogoe.org/productid/20442

Jones BG, Dentino AN, Backlund A, Cheng W, Dickerson J, Glover S, Nguyen V, Sallee C. Texas Tech Medcast Reynolds Geriatrics Series Step 2CK Test Prep: No. 40—Rashy Rita. 2009. Available at http://www.ttuhsc.edu/som/fammed/ttmedcast/gerseries/gerstep2ckprep.aspx.

No.41 (Kaplan QBook)--Help! I've Fallen and I Can't Get Up! But Why?

Fact Sheet

Posted: 2/13/2009
Length: 19:05

This episode is based on Question 41 on page 82 of the 2005 Kaplan Step2CK QBook.
Learning Objectives: the third-year medical student studying for the Step2CK exam should be able to:

Identify the importance of adverse drug effects on the geriatric population including reasons for variable drug effects, common drugs to avoid and the significance of the Beers list of inappropriate pharmacologic interventions
Emphasize the types of musculoskeletal deficits in Parkinson's Disease as well as common presentations
Discuss the cause, symptoms, and management of postural hypotension
Identify symptoms associated with ischemia in the internal carotid distribution and differentiate them from ischemia in other areas of cerebral circulation.
Identify the signs and symptoms of vertebrobasilar insuffiency.

Group 41 Kaplan
Ken Tobler, Amanda Pickert, Rob Schutt, Taylor Ratcliff, Gregg Schmedes

Class of 2009, Lubbock

Jones BG, Dentino AN, Pickert A, Ratcliff T, Schmedes G, Schutt R, Tobler K. Texas Tech Medcast Reynolds Geriatrics Series Step 2CK Test Prep: No. 41 (Kaplan USMLE Step 2CK Qbook, 2005)—Help! I’ve Fallen and I Can’t Get Up! But Why? The Portal of Geriatric Online Education (POGOe); 2009. Available at http://www.pogoe.org/productid/20443

Jones BG, Dentino AN, Pickert A, Ratcliff T, Schmedes G, Schutt R, Tobler K. Texas Tech Medcast Reynolds Geriatrics Series Step 2CK Test Prep: No. 41 (Kaplan USMLE Step 2CK Qbook, 2005)—Help! I’ve Fallen and I Can’t Get Up! But Why? 2009. Available at http://www.ttuhsc.edu/som/fammed/ttmedcast/gerseries/gerstep2ckprep.aspx.

No. 26-- Kenny's Kidney

Fact Sheet

Posted: 3/6/2009
Length: 11:27

This episode is based on Question 26 on page 29 of the 2008 Step2CK Sample Exam.
Learning Objectives: the third-year medical student studying for the Step2CK exam should be able to • Recognize common causes of renal failure in geriatric patients and determine appropriate steps in treatment, including:

List the side of effects of indomethacin
Identify indications for a thiazide diruetic
Describe the link between renal failure and multiple myeloma
Determine appropriate reasons for measuring urine sodium and creatinine concentrations
Identify pertinent indications for ultrasonography

Jessika Chumak, Jason Ginos, Jesus Trejo, Mark Glover, Hal Levine, Brian Scott

Class of 2009, Lubbock

Jones BG, Dentino AN, Chumak J, Ginos J, Glover M, Levine H, Scott B, Trejo J. Texas Tech Medcast Reynolds Geriatrics Series Step 2CK Test Prep: No. 26—Kenny’s Kidney. The Portal of Geriatric Online Education (POGOe); 2009. Available at http://www.pogoe.org/productid/20444

Jones BG, Dentino AN, Chumak J, Ginos J, Glover M, Levine H, Scott B, Trejo J. Texas Tech Medcast Reynolds Geriatrics Series Step 2CK Test Prep: No. 26—Kenny’s Kidney. 2009. Available at http://www.ttuhsc.edu/som/fammed/ttmedcast/gerseries/gerstep2ckprep.aspx.

No. 49-- Penelope's Prolapse

Fact Sheet

Posted: 4/9/2009
Length: 11:32

This episode is based on Question 49 on page 40 of the 2008 Step2CK Sample Exam.
Learning Objectives: the third-year medical student studying for the Step2CK exam should be able to:

Identify the physical findings of uterine prolapse
Describe the etiology of uterine prolapse
Identify the classification of uterine prolapse
Select management and treatment options for uterine prolapse

Bonnie McCann, Samantha Hirsh, Ankur Khosla, Prashanthi Giridhar, Amy Shutt, Sheila Reddy

Class of 2009, Lubbock

Jones BG, Dentino AN, Giridhar P, Hirsh S, Khosla A, McCann B, Reddy S, Shutt A. Texas Tech Medcast Reynolds Geriatrics Series Step 2CK Test Prep: No. 49—Penelope’s Prolapse. The Portal of Geriatric Online Education (POGOe); 2009. Available at http://www.pogoe.org/productid/20463

Jones BG, Dentino AN, Giridhar P, Hirsh S, Khosla A, McCann B, Reddy S, Shutt A. Texas Tech Medcast Reynolds Geriatrics Series Step 2CK Test Prep: No. 49—Penelope’s Prolapse. 2009. Available at http://www.ttuhsc.edu/som/fammed/ttmedcast/gerseries/gerstep2ckprep.aspx.

No. 108-- The One-Eyed Grandma

Fact Sheet

Posted: 5/11/2009
Length: 8:19

This episode is based on Question 108 on page 62 of the 2008 Step2CK Sample Exam.
Learning Objectives: the third-year medical student studying for the Step2CK exam should be able to:

List the clinical manifestations and fundoscopic findings of age-related macular degeneration
List the clinical manifestations and fundoscopic findings of background diabetic retinopathy
List the clinical manifestations and fundoscopic findings of central artery occlusion
List the clinical manifestations and fundoscopic findings of central vein occlusion
List the clinical manifestations and fundoscopic findings of proliferative diabetic retinopathy

Felisa Wilson, Shaun York, Leonard Haberman (not pictured)

Class of 2009, Lubbock

Jones BG, Dentino AN, Haberman L, Wilson F, York S. Texas Tech Medcast Reynolds Geriatrics Series Step 2CK Test Prep: No. 108—The One-Eyed Grandma. The Portal of Geriatric Online Education (POGOe); 2009. Available at http://www.pogoe.org/productid/20491

Jones BG, Dentino AN, Haberman L, Wilson F, York S. Texas Tech Medcast Reynolds Geriatrics Series Step 2CK Test Prep: No. 108—The One-Eyed Grandma. 2009. Available at http://www.ttuhsc.edu/som/fammed/ttmedcast/gerseries/gerstep2ckprep.aspx.

Episode title
Link to the MP3 File
& Fact Sheet (pdf)

Description & Learning Objectives

Presenters 2009-2010

No. 65-- Four Blades are Better Than Three

Fact Sheet

Posted: 9/17/2009
Length: 10:12

This episode is based on Question 65 on page 44 of the 2009 Step2CK Sample Exam.
Learning Objectives: the third-year medical student studying for the Step2CK exam should be able to:

Define "syncope"
List cardiac and noncardiac causes of syncope
Given a patient's history and work-up, be able to determine the likely diagnosis of the cause of the patient's syncope

2009 Group 65
Front: Cindy George, Cacey Adams; Back: Reed Gibbins, Chris King

Class of 2010, Lubbock

Jones BG, Dentino AN, Adams C, George C, Gibbins R, King C. Texas Tech Medcast Reynolds Geriatrics Series Step 2CK Test Prep: No. 65—Four Blades are Better Than Three. The Portal of Geriatric Online Education (POGOe); 2009. Available at http://www.pogoe.org/productid/20535

Jones BG, Dentino AN, Adams C, George C, Gibbins R, King C. Texas Tech Medcast Reynolds Geriatrics Series Step 2CK Test Prep: No. 65—Four Blades are Better Than Three. 2009. Available at http://www.ttuhsc.edu/som/fammed/ttmedcast/gerseries/gerstep2ckprep.aspx.

No. 53-- Bleeding Betty

Fact Sheet

Posted: 9/17/2009
Length: 10:36

This episode is based on Question 53 on page 41 of the 2009 Step2CK Sample Exam.
Learning Objectives: the third-year medical student studying for the Step2CK exam should be able to:

Identify a differential diagnosis for postmenopausal bleeding
Recognize risk factors for gynecologic neoplasms
Differentiate the different types of gynecologic neoplasms by history and physical
List guidelines for screening and treatment of gynecologic neoplasms

2009 Group 53
Front: Adam Johnson; Back: Jessica Nelson, Laura Panto, Tatyana Ellison, Sarah Low

Class of 2010, Lubbock

Jones BG, Dentino AN, Ellison T, Johnson A, Low S, Nelson J, Panto L. Texas Tech Medcast Reynolds Geriatrics Series Step 2CK Test Prep: No. 53—Bleeding Betty. The Portal of Geriatric Online Education (POGOe); 2009. Available at http://www.pogoe.org/productid/20566

Jones BG, Dentino AN, Ellison T, Johnson A, Low S, Nelson J, Panto L. Texas Tech Medcast Reynolds Geriatrics Series Step 2CK Test Prep: No. 53—Bleeding Betty. 2009. Available at http://www.ttuhsc.edu/som/fammed/ttmedcast/gerseries/gerstep2ckprep.aspx.

No 33--Ciggy Sally

Fact Sheet

Posted: 10/19/2009
Length: 17:37

This episode is based on Question 33 on page 32 of the 2009 Step2CK Sample Exam.
Learning Objectives: the third-year medical student studying for the Step2CK exam should be able to:

Recognize risk factors for pulmonary neoplasms
Recognize the key features of different pulmonary neoplasms
Know the most common presentation of non-Hodgkin lymphomas, such as B-cell lymphomas
Recognize the populations that are at greatest risk for developing lung abscesses
Recognize the most important risk factors for developing sarcoidosis and its most common clinical manifestations
Recognize the most common clinical manifestations of tuberculosis

Group 33
Front: Amir Salam, Jennifer Song; Back: Ebtesam Islam, Gage Hicks

Class of 2010, Lubbock

Jones BG, Dentino AN, Islam E, Hicks G, Salam A, Song J. Texas Tech Medcast Reynolds Geriatrics Series Step 2CK Test Prep: No. 33—Ciggy Sally. The Portal of Geriatric Online Education (POGOe); 2009. Available at http://www.pogoe.org/productid/20588

Jones BG, Dentino AN, Islam E, Hicks G, Salam A, Song J. Texas Tech Medcast Reynolds Geriatrics Series Step 2CK Test Prep: No. 33—Ciggy Sally. 2009. Available at http://www.ttuhsc.edu/som/fammed/ttmedcast/gerseries/gerstep2ckprep.aspx.

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