Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, Self-Assessment and Board Review

by Wiener, Charles; Fauci, Anthony; Braunwald, Eugene; Kasper, Dennis; Hauser, Stephen; Longo, Dan; Jameson, J.; Loscalzo, Joseph

• ISBN13: 9780071496193
• ISBN10: 007149619X
• Additional ISBN(s): 9780071771955
• Edition: 17th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-06-18
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional
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Summary

The ultimate study partner, based on the classic content ofHarrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 17e5 STAR DOODY'S REVIEW! "AsHarrison'sis one of the all-time comprehensive texts of internal medicine, this book goes far in delineating what essential facts must be mastered. The editors have assembled the experts in medicine, which makes this book particularly useful. The questions are posed, along with necessary graphics, in a way one could expect them on the examination. The explanations are direct from the parent text and comprehensive. This is one of the better board reviews available. It is comprehensive and to the point. It is a necessary tool for anyone preparing for the internal medicine certification examination." --Doody'sWhen it comes to preparing for IM Board certification or recertification/maintenance of certification, there's no better study tool than the one that bears theHarrison'sname:Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, Self-Assessment and Board Review.Reflecting all the authority and accuracy ofHarrison's 17th editioncontent, this guidebook features more than1000 review questions, along with complete answers and explanations derived from--and cross-referenced to--the parent text. Also included are references to recent journal articles that solidify your understanding of key information.Features: Content that closely follows the organization and coverage of the 17th edition ofHarrison's Principles of Internal Medicine More than 1000 revised and updated questions simulate those on the primary certification examination in internal medicine High-yield content reflects the weighting of subject matter included on the Internal Medicine Examination Blueprint Coverage spans the entire spectrum of internal medicine NEW!Expanded Color Atlas insert

Author Biography

Charles Wiener, MD, is the Residency Program for one of the most high visibility training programs in the world, the Johns Hopkins University Osler Training Program. The Harrison's editors (Fauci, Braunwald, Kasper, Hauser, Longo, Loscalzo), are among the most famous and highly regarded academic physicians in the world.

Table of Contents

Preface
I: Introduction to Clinical Medicine
II: Nutrition
III: Oncology and Hematology
IV: Infectious Diseases
V: Disorderes of the Cardiovascular System
VI: Disorders of the Respiratory System
VII: Disorders of the Urinary and Kidney Tract
VIII: Disorders of the Gastrointestinal System
IX: Rheumatology and Immunology
X: Endocrinology and Metabolism
XI: Neurologic Disorders
XII: Dermatology
References
Color Atlas