Kauffman (Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine) presents a practical resource for candidates preparing for the Level 2 Performance Evaluation component of the Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination (COMLEX-USA), in which candidates interview trained professional patients in mock clinical settings. The text closely duplicates the material of the actual COMLEX Level 2-PE exam. It features an overview of the COMLEX Level 2-PE, explanation of the humanistic domain of the exam, and explanation of the biomedical/ biomechanical domain and components, including review of patient information and introduction to the patient, history taking, physical examination, assessment and plan, and SOAP note documentation guidelines. Kauffman offers users practical suggestions and guidance for handling the patient interview and examination, and mnemonics to reduce memorization time. Also included are 50 sample cases suitable for either pair or individual work, to enable candidates to practice patient encounters in the exact format and time constraints used during the COMLEX 2-PE. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)