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Examinees planning to take the USMLE<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Step 2 Clinical Skills (CS) exam in Philadelphia should note that while the Philadelphia Clinical Skills Evaluation Collaboration (CSEC) test centers will remain open, it may be difficult and\/or more expensive to obtain a hotel room during this time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Please be advised that between April 27, 2017 and April 29, 2017, hotel availability in Philadelphia will be limited and rates may be higher than usual. 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