Deja Review USMLE Step 1, Second Edition

by Naheedy, John; Orringer, Daniel

• ISBN13: 9780071627184
• ISBN10: 0071627189
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-03-25
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education / Medical

Summary

Ace the USMLE Step 1 with these unique "flashcards in a book"! Students who just aced the USMLE Step 1 reveal what it takes to excel! "This book was excellent, and well organized. The 'make the diagnosis' section was great, lengthy and thorough--just like Step 1. It was nice because it was compact enough that you could fit it in your bag and review it anywhere. Great!"-- Sarah Fabiano, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Class of 2010. "I like the fact that embryology for each system is given at the beginning of each chapter. This series is a wonderful compendium throughout the medical college years, particularly preclinical years to prepare for Step 1."-- Ali Rizvi, MPH, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Class of 2010. Drawn from the perspectives of top students fresh from their course work, clerkship, and USMLE experience, this high-yield review helps you "remember what you already know" and focus specifically on what is essential for success on the USMLE. You will study-enhancing tips, mnemonics, and insider advice you won't find in other resource. You will find everything you need to ace the exam, including: Active recall Q&A's to facilitate real learning not just memorization "Make a Diagnosis" vignettes that put the material in clinical context · Mnemonics and key words to help you focus on core facts · Content works in conjunction with larger course books A style that is perfect for last minute review. The Content You Need to Ace the USMLE Step 1: Basic Principles, Immunology, Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Neuroscience, Cardiovascular, Pulmonary, Gastroenterology, Reproduction and Endocrinology, Renal and Genitourinary, Hematology and Oncology, Skin and Connective Tissues, Musculoskeletal, Behavioral Sciences, Make the Diagnosis, Abbreviations.

Author Biography

Daniel Orringer, M.D. is a resident at the University of Michigan in the Department of Neurosurgery in Ann Arbor, MI.
John Naheedy, M.D. is a resident at UCSD Medical Center in the Department of Radiology in San Diego, CA.

Table of Contents

Contributors
Student Reviewers
Preface
Acknowledgments
1. Basic Principles
2. Immunology
3. Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
4. Neuroscience
5. Cardiovascular
6. Pulmonary
7. Gastroenterology
8. Reproduction and Endocrinology
9. Renal and Genitourinary
10. Hematology and Oncology
11. Skin and Connective Tissues
12. Musculoskeletal
13. Behavioral Sciences
14. Make the Diagnosis
Appendix: Abbreviations
Index