Books on 'USMLE'
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by: Michael W., M.D. Ryan
publisher: Williams & Wilkins, published: 2007-10-15
ISBN: 0781787319
sales rank: 478153
Product Description
Now you can have the print and audio versions of USMLE Step 3 Recall together for the most convenient study any time and anywhere. With rapid-fire questions and answers in downloadable MP3 files, you can have this review tool available wherever you go to help you memorize the most crucial facts. Files can be used on any digital audio playback device. Over 35 MD contributors and a team of 13 MD editors developed the content, pulling together questions based on key points stressed in over 2,000 review questions and interviews with high scoring residents.
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I have bought this book immediately after it was published and I didnot have a chance to see others opinions about this book. I do understand that writing a book is a very difficult task, but misnaming and misdirecting it is unpardonable. This book is good for its knowledge base, but I found it not so useful for Step 3 of USMLE.
This book was fairly useless. Many of the chapters are seeming exercises in verbal diarrhea - they discuss things that you will NEVER see on Step III in pages of mind-numbing detail. For example, there is a discussion on facioscapulohumeral dystropy, including its genetic location (4q35), it's epidemiology (1:200,000), and it's penetrance. Or the fact that emetine and metronidazole cause toxic myopathy in the setting of cardiomyopathy. Or the 1-page discussion on how to place a chest tube, including how long each incision should be (2-3 cm). Or "the sex-specific cutoffs of waist circumference identifying increased relative risk for the development of obesity-related risk factors in adults with a BMI of 24-34.9 kg/m2". In short, these are not review questions. The authors who contributed to the book thought they were writing short chapters in a specialty book for sub-specialists and the editor did not correct this misunderstanding. There were also a handful of mistakes that I noted, but nothing horribly blatant.Buyer beware. This book fails in its stated purpose.
This book was fairly useless. ... - they discuss things that you will NEVER see on Step III in pages of mind-numbing detail. For example, there is a discussion on facioscapulohumeral dystropy, including its genetic location (4q35), it's epidemiology (1:200,000), and it's penetrance. Or the fact that emetine and metronidazole cause toxic myopathy in the setting of cardiomyopathy. Or the 1-page discussion on how to place a chest tube, including how long each incision should be (2-3 cm). Or "the sex-specific cutoffs of waist circumference identifying increased relative risk for the development of obesity-related risk factors in adults with a BMI of 24-34.9 kg/m2". In short, these are not review questions. The authors who contributed to the book thought they were writing short chapters in a specialty book for sub-specialists and the editor did not correct this misunderstanding. There were also a handful of mistakes that I noted, but nothing horribly blatant.Buyer beware. This book fails in its stated purpose.
by: Kaplan
publisher: Kaplan Education, published: 2006-09-01
ISBN: 1419551507
sales rank: 497892
Review
the book had a lot of questions and answers highlighted and pen markings all over. this was not what i expected, but arrived early
I used Kaplans Step 2 Qbook throughout MS-3. I would highly recommend this to any other MS-3 as a great resource to study for individual shelf exams from IM to surg. It was great to only buy one (inexpensive) question book for all of third year. I have not yet taken step 2 so cannot discuss how it prepares you for that test. The questions are slightly easier than pre-test. The answer and explanation section is complete and better organized than most question books. In summary, if you like question books, this is a must have for all of third year.
i dunno how this book prepares you for step 2ck since i haven't taken it yet, but it doesn't do that great of a job for shelf exams. i find that the questions in this are much easier than the ones in the NBME shelf - they're shorter, give more obvious hints, more answer choices can be ruled out, and NONE of the questions ask you to interpret images. i also don't like how the book is so lopsided. 400 of the questions are in the internal medicine section and others like ob/gyn, psych, and surgery only get 100 questions each. this is definitely not enough for shelf exam preparation and other question resources must be used. still, the content in these questions is high yield so i'd use them as a learning tool rather than an assessment of how you'll do on the shelf. the answer explanations are nice in that you get to see why each choice is right/wrong. if you are looking for a more balanced question book, particularly with questions that require image interpretation, try blueprints q+a for step 2. it has 200 questions for each of the 5 core clerkships.
by: Kaplan Medical
publisher: Kaplan Publishing, published: 2004-08-31
ISBN: 0743262387
sales rank: 179873
Product Description
Are you ready for Step 1 of the USMLE? USMLE Step 1 Qbook from Kaplan Medical -- -the leading provider of test preparation for medical licensure -- provides you with 850 high-yield exam-style questions, plus Kaplan Medical's highly effective test-taking strategies. Prepare with high-yield medical content tested on the exam. Practice with hundreds of test-like questions and a complete explanation for every answer choice. Pass with Kaplan Medical's powerful strategies for effectively managing your time and minimizing stress.
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Honestly, didn't get through the whole book, but the questions are similar to actual board questions and has good explanations. Kind of big to lug around to study with, but good for home cramming.
I can not recommend investing in the QBook, as I still found it necessary to buy the online QBank in order to prepare adequately. Although the questions are not bad to review, they don't seem too similar to the real USMLE questions.
nice review but not likely to appear in the usmle exam, questions are different, better usmle world
by: Kevin Schwechten
publisher: Oxford University Press, USA, published: 2010-06-29
ISBN: 0195398238
sales rank: 3643710
Product Description
USMLE Step 2 Clinical Skills Triage is the indispensable preparation book for the Step 2 Clinical Skills exam, presenting 40 high-yield patient-encounter cases that simulate the examination experience. Cases are organized for straightforward learning: a sample dialogue that mimics actual doctor-patient communication is followed by guidelines on performing the physical exam, ending the case, writing the patient note, and outlining the differential diagnosis. Comprehensive yet succinct, the cases address almost all possible exam scenarios, including telephone cases and "difficult patient" encounters. Each case contains detailed and relevant information on presenting complaints and conditions, with pertinent points highlighted and boxed for easy review. Written by the author of the popular USMLE Step 3 Triage, this book is optimal for either individual or group study and for any student interested in reviewing how to practice applying medical knowledge and patient-centered skills.
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by: Adam Brochert MD
publisher: Hanley & Belfus, published: 2003-04-11
ISBN: 1560535741
sales rank: 628828
Product Description
Medical College of Georgia, Savannah. Text presents case scenarios including high-yield facts for reviewing the USMLE Step 1 exam. Format allows for guessing the diagnosis, determining which test to order, what therapy to give, and what to look out for in the patient's condition. Softcover.
Review
Know these Vignettes! Nothing more to say. They will be tested over. Period :)
This book is small enough to fit in your white coat pocket for those down times on the ward. It is much more concise than Microbiology Made Ridiculously Easy and a much better study tool for Step 1 and Step 2. Microbiology is one of those very important areas of medicine that comes up again and again, regardless of what field you decide to go into. Mastering it is key and you'll get a good grip on it with this book. Very useful.
Great review of all the high-yield bugs in case-based format. Really liked the book's style, presentation, and content. Also has good figures and answer explanations, which helped me understand several important concepts better. Definitely worth the money.
by: Scott Plantz, Gillian Emblad, Peter Emblad, Nicholas Lorenzo
publisher: McGraw-Hill/Appleton & Lange, published: 2005-08-30
ISBN: 0071464557
sales rank: 1103504
Product Description
Why waste time guessing at what you need to know for the USMLE Step 2 and 3? Maximize your exam preparation time with this quick-hit question and answer review. The unique question and single-answer format eliminates the guesswork associated with traditional multiple-choice Q&A reviews and reinforces only the correct answers you'll need to know on exam day. Emphasis is placed on distilling key facts and clinical pearls essential for exam success. This high-yield review for the boards is the perfect compliment to larger texts for intense, streamlined review in the days and weeks before your exam.
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This is an excellent review book in a Question - Answer format. The fact that most books are very close in content if written by the same author(s) is usually the case so let's not waste our time. In terms of reviewing material for Step-exams it has everything you need and more. I would say that a few days is not enough to go thoroughly through all of it, so allow yourself a bit more time and Good Luck!
This is a good book for a quick review the last days before the exam. In Q&A format, it is intended to jog your memory for high-yield facts, classic symptoms and signs of diseases, and treatment. Few images in the neurology section, some ECGs, several pages with mnemonics in the end of the book.
How come 2 different books and they are the same in the content...... really it is bad book , i ordered this book and Family Practice Board Review (Pearls of Wisdom) and the 2 books are the same , i really wasted my money on this book and the family practice booard review from pearls. Do not buy this book .
by: Patrick Hannigan Ed.D.
publisher: Research & Education Association, published: 2008-09-22
ISBN: 0738604690
sales rank: 1126914
Product Description
REA?s Premium Edition Flashcards with CD-ROM?the Best Medicine for the USMLE Hundreds of Must-Study Questions and Answers! REA?s Interactive FlashcardŽ book for the USMLE (United States Medical Licensing Examination) Step 1 exam helps medical school students check their test-readiness before taking this crucial exam. This book is the perfect refresher and offers busy students a quick and convenient way to practice answering questions. This handy study guide contains more than 600 must-study questions that cover all official test categories found on the USMLE Step 1 exam. The Premium Edition with CD-ROM also contains four test-readiness quizzes with 100 additional questions and answers not found in the printed book. As an added bonus, we?ve also included six full-color anatomy charts covering: The Muscular System The Digestive System The Nervous System The Lymphatic System The Cardiorespiratory System The Circulatory SystemUnlike most flashcards that come loose in a box, our flashcards are bound in an organized, portable book that makes studying a breeze. Students can write their answer on the front of the card, and then compare it to the answer on the back of the card. It?s the perfect way to test your knowledge and review the material while on the go.Fully indexed for smarter study, this book is an indispensable asset for anyone taking the USMLE Step 1!
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by: Jennifer Rooney
publisher: McGraw-Hill Medical, published: 2007-04-16
ISBN: 0071488235
sales rank: 815064
Product Description
This small, easy-to-carry-book, checklist format is perfect for self-testing for partner quizzing on the elements that will be tested on the USMLE Step 2 CS. Each case starts out with a scenario, then provides a checklist for every item the student should consider regarding the patient history, physical examination, differential diagnosis and follow up.
Review
checklists are good. Rest is better in other books.. Serves for on the go reading...
This book is not the same or a smaller version of the large First aid. This book was weirdly written and not helpful. Waste of trees.
Started out with this book, since it was small, portable, and I borrowed a copy for free. A week before the exam I gave in and spent $45 on First Aid instead, which actually told me what I needed to know for the exam. I agree with everything in the previous review: the color scheme is misleading, and the lists of questions and physical exam steps are overly detailed and incorrect. The differentials are mostly correct but sometimes incomplete. In the earlier edition that I used, the follow-up list included such items as medications, referrals, etc. which are not supposed to be listed on the real Step 2 CS. I would not recommend buying this book.
published: 2006
sales rank: 109598
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by: Ajit Kumar, Kurt E. Johnson, Mark R. Adelman
publisher: J & S Publishing Co, published: 2001-01-26
ISBN: 1888308109
sales rank: 1283723
Product Description
This book is an updated, second edition of Biochemistry: Review for New National Boards (J & S, 1993). It contains more than 500 test items formatted like the current USMLE examinations, with answers and explanations for the items. The second edition now has more than 60% of its questions based on clinical vignettes and has more illustrations and an index. Many new items, based largely in clinical vignettes or the high-yield areas for Biochemistry on Step 1 of the USMLE, have been added to this new edition.
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This is a perfect question book in the sense that it reflects the current trend in Step I: focusing on clinical vignettes and establishing the relationship between science and practice. All the questions are answered clearly with sufficient explanations. If you believe that solving good questions is the best way to prepare for the boards, you found the right book for biochemistry. This is among the very few books presenting the right balance between the clinical vignettes and the basic sciences!... I also recommend Kaplan's QBank addressing the real-exam like clinical vignettes.
I ordered this book to help me prepare for the Biochemistry portion of the USMLE Step 1. The majority of questions in this book are based on clinical vignettes (just like the real boards). I enjoyed this format because it strips down the intricacies of various biochemical pathways and stresses only those that are CLINICALLY RELEVANT. I also enjoyed the fact that the book has patient presentation pictures (i.e. Cushing's, Graves, etc.) and detailed explanations about the answers to the questions. While I don't think that you could study Biochem from this book alone, I do think that it is an EXCELLENT way to test yourself (or torture others:)) after you have finished reviewing. Overall, a very good book.
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