The following books are recommended by doctors already passed the USMLE examination for step 2 preparation. (click on any image to buy securely from Amazon)

First Aid for the USMLE Step 2 This key resource in the popular First Aid series is packed with information likely to be tested plus exam preparation and test-taking strategies needed for the Step 2 exam.

Crush the Boards: The Ultimate USMLE Step 2 Review Provides information on the USMLE Step 2 exam. Features include high-yield information, coverage without being overwhelming, information on subspecialty topics covered in Step 2, and more. Tables and illustrations throughout.

NMS Review for USMLE Step 2 Comprehensive resource for preparation for the USMLE Step 2 clinical science examination. Includes questions, explanations, and preparation guidelines .

Cracking the Boards: USMLE Step 2 This books includes all the material one needs to know: family medicine, internal medicine, OB/GYN, pediatrics, psychiatry and surgery . It contains more than 110 clinical vignettes that are just like the ones on the actual test .

Appleton & Lange's Review for the USMLE Step 2 offers a comprehensive review of critical concepts in question and answer format. All questions follow exam guidelines and 90 % are in the form of case studies.