Your CCS Success Toolkit
These resources provide the essential orders, strategies, and case-specific bundles you need to master the CCS portion of USMLE Step 3. Each guide is designed to help you maximize your score by focusing on high-yield actions that the exam rewards.
CCS Orders Guide
High-yield orders to know cold for CCS cases - the foundation for 90%+ of cases.
First 60 Seconds
Algorithm for the critical first minute of any case - your autopilot protocol.
Bonus Points Orders
Don't miss these high-reward orders that separate good scores from great ones.
Red Flag Orders
Life-saving interventions that must be ordered immediately in emergencies.
Common Cases
Prebuilt mini-order sets for high-yield Step 3 scenarios.
Expanded Cases
Master list of 30+ case-specific bundles covering all major specialties.
Optimal Study Strategy
Start with Foundations
Begin with the CCS Orders Guide to learn the universal orders that apply to most cases.
Master the Algorithm
Learn the First 60 Seconds algorithm to develop your initial approach to every case.
Study Case Bundles
Practice with the Common and Expanded Cases to recognize patterns and appropriate orders.
Why These Resources Work
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