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ReinbowRose
Posted May 9, 2010
During my 3rd and 4th year in med school this was the one book I carried with me for every rotation. It was great for a quick review of common topics and a some zebras and gave me something to read when I had some down time for board review. There are better and more comprehensive books out there for intense studying, but it was a great go-to book in a pinch!
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Posted May 5, 2010
This is a great book for 3rd and 4th year medical students. It can be used both as a review resource or as a primary text. It provides a comprehensive overview of the major topics for each clerkship (e.g. Internal Medicine, Neurology, Obstetrics and Gynecology, etc.) that clearly explains what you should know, at a minimum, for each rotation. Even though it is written in outline format, the sentences are complete enough to provide a narrative, in case that works better for you. The most important details from each concept are also in bold for emphasis. Overall an excellent resource for medical students in their clinical years--I wish I had bought it earlier in my 3rd year!
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Posted July 21, 2009
Colorful flowcharts, tables, pictures, and photos! This edition seems much more colorful than the previous edition!
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Overview
This Fourth Edition of Boards and Wards offers an essential review for medical students preparing for clinical rotations and for the USMLE Steps 2 and 3. Written in a succinct, high-yield outline format, the book features new board-formatted questions and answers with detailed explanations, and covers each discipline of medicine appearing on the USMLE Steps 2 and 3, including dermatology, radiology, and ophthalmology. Numerous tables, full-color illustrations, and "buzzwords" aid in retention of facts. This edition also features increased level of content in ophthalmology, dermatology, and otolaryngology, as well as increased illustrations. A companion Website offers over 200 USMLE-style questions and answers: 75 (all new!) from the book and an additional 130 online-only.
This Third Edition of Boards and Wards: A Review for USMLE Steps 2&3 offers the information necessary to conquer the USMLE. This essential review book, written in a succinct, high-yield outline format, features board-formatted questions and answers with detailed explanations, and covers each discipline of medicine appearing on the USMLE Steps 2 and 3, including dermatology, radiology, and ophthalmology. Numerous tables, illustrations, and "buzzwords" aid in retention of facts. Boards and Wards: A Review for USMLE Steps 2&3, Third Edition is perfect for medical students. Physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and related health professionals will also find Boards and Wards valuable.
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Reviewer: Jessica Enns, BA(University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine)Description: This pocket-sized USMLE Step 2 and 3 review book uses an outline format to cover major topics on board exams and employs many tables to concisely present information.
Purpose: The book is geared towards medical students and residents getting ready for USMLE Steps 2 and 3, and is intended to prepare them in areas outside of their specialty. Having a concise review book is an important part of any USMLE study plan.
Audience: It is intended for upper-level medical students and residents. Some of the material may be more difficult for third-year medical students to master.
Features: Chapters cover major topic areas appearing on the USMLE 2 and 3 (internal medicine, pediatrics, etc.). The outline format creates well-organized chapters that allow for concise presentation of the material and make it easy to find information. The many tables are good for comparison and review, and are listed in their own table of contents. Finally, the book includes 75 USMLE-style questions.
Assessment: This book is unique among USMLE step 2 and 3 reviews in its brevity and its pocket size. Like some other reviews, it uses an outline format supplemented by tables. As medicine is constantly changing, this new edition is necessary to best prepare students and residents for board exams. It also would be useful for medical students studying both before and after clerkships for preview and review of specific topics.
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Table of Contents
Abbreviations Preface List of Algorithms List of Tables
1. INTERNAL MEDICINE
Cardiology Pulmonary Gastroenterology and Hepatology Nephrology Endocrinology Musculoskeletal Hematology Empiric Antibiotic Treatment for Specific Infections
2. SURGERY
Fluid and Electrolytes Blood Product Replacement Perioperative Care Trauma Burns Neck Mass Differential Surgical Abdomen Esophagus Gastric Tumors Hernia Hepatic Tumors Gallbladder Exocrine Pancreas Small Intestine Colon Rectum and Anus Breast Urology Orthopedics Neurosurgery Vascular Diseases
3. OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
Obstetrics Gynecology
4. PEDIATRICS
Development Infections Respiratory Disorders Musculoskeletal Metabolic Genetic and Congenital Disorders Trauma and Intoxication Adolescence
5. OUTPATIENT MEDICINE
Headache Ears, Nose, and Throat Outpatient Gastrointestinal Complaints Urogenital Complaints Common Sports Medicine Complaints Nutrition Hoarseness
6. PSYCHIATRY
Introduction Mood Disorders Psychosis Anxiety Disorders Personality Disorders Somatoform and Factitious Disorders Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Drugs of Abuse Miscellaneous Disorders Sleep
7. NEUROLOGY
Stroke Infection and Inflammation Demyelinating Diseases Metabolic and Nutritional Disorders Seizures Degenerative Diseases
8. DERMATOLOGY
Terminology Topical Steroids Infections Common Disorders Cancer Neurocutaneous Syndromes (Phakomatoses)
Blistering Disorders Vector-Borne Diseases Parasitic Infections Fungal Cutaneous Disorders
9. OPHTHALMOLOGY
Eyes
10. RADIOLOGY
Helpful Terms and Concepts Common Radiologic Studies Common Radiologic Findings
11. EMERGENCY MEDICINE
12. ETHICS/LAW/CLINICAL SKILLS
APPENDIX
QUESTIONS
ANSWERS
Index