Exam Prep Materials

Contents:
How to use this text to pass
Test taking strategies
Special considerations
Clinical practice : head and neck
Clinical practice : trunk
Clinical practice : extremity and wound
Continuum of care for trauma
Professional issues
Environmental & pharmacology
Special populations : pediatric, geriatric, bariatric
Special populations : obstetrical, newborn.

Summary: "This text should serve to highlight test taking weaknesses and the skills or strategies that may be useful to improve those weaknesses. Such weaknesses include a poor approach to the exam, difficulty reasoning through concepts, difficulty categorizing information, and anchoring. These weaknesses are the focus of this text. There are also skills and strategies that are important to refine as we become expert test-takers, such as time management, approach to reviewing labs, dealing with under confidence, and re-viewing answer choices at the end of an exam. You will be lead through general and specific test taking skills and weaknesses with practice questions so that upon completion of this text, you will hopefully be fully equipped to achieve the score (and career) of your dreams"--Publisher's description.

Contents:
Skills & pitfalls
The 5-step approach
Weakness: reasoning
Weakness: categorizing information & illness scripts
Weakness: anchoring
Additional practice questions.

Summary: "Thieme Review for the USMLE: A WIN for Step 2 and 3 CK by Manoj Gurung and Yayra Musabek fills a void in the available board prep materials, offering the perfect one-stop reader-friendly resource for acing these exams-truly All What Is Needed (A WIN). Allopathic and osteopathic medical students preparing for the USMLE® Step 2 and Step 3 CK or COMLEX-USA Level 2-CE and Level 3 will benefit from this must have study guide"-- Provided by publisher.

Summary: "The first all-in-one CS review book: Addresses all three exam components: ICE, CIS, and SEP. ICE section provides systematic organization and consistency in its coverage of Medical History Taking, Physical Examination, and Patient Note. SEP section includes word-level concepts (syllables and stress), sound-level concepts (consonants and vowels), and grammar concepts CS for IMGs is a comprehensive resource designed to help IMGs pass the Step 2 CS exam on the first attempt. Practice intensive tools: Role-plays and model videos with standardized patients (SPs). SEP pronunciation and grammar explanations, exercises, and videos. Flowcharts, checklists and self-assessments Easy to replicate approach to target differential diagnosis The text and accompanying audio and videos provide an unparalleled study prep tailored to the CS that will lead to a higher score on this vital exam. Mohamed M. Elawdy, MD, MSc (Urology), is Specialist (A) in Urology, Sohar Hospital, Ministry of Health, Oman and Urology and Nephrology Center, Mansoura, Egypt; International Fellow, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Dara B. Oken, MEd, is a Pronunciation Modification Trainer, Articulation LLC and an Adult ELL Teacher , at Minneapolis Adult Education, Minneapolis Center for Adult Learning, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. This ground-breaking resource reflects their combined expertise preparing IMGs for the CS exam. As such, it's the only resource needed for USMLE CS prep!"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:
The Basics, Component 1, Integrated Clinical Encounter
The Basics, Component 2, Communication and Interpersonal Skills
English Proficiency
Chest (Cardiology and Respiratory)
Abdomen (Gastroenterology and Urology)
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Pediatrics
Musculoskeletal System
Psychiatry
Neurology
Miscellaneous
Mini-Cases.

Summary: Prepare for the thoracic imaging component of the new radiology Core Exam with Thoracic Imaging: A Core Review! Excel on your boards with this review book, written specifically for the new exam format. Study with all the books in the Core Review Series to ace every area of the Core Exam!

Contents:
Basics of imaging
Normal anatomy
Terms and signs
Intensive care unit radiographs
Pulmonary pathology
Diseases of the pleura, chest wall, and diaphragm
Mediastinal disease
Vascular disease
Lung cancer
Trauma
Congenital disease
Postoperative thorax.

Summary: "In arriving at a clinical diagnosis, think of the five most common findings (either historical, physical findings, or laboratory) found in a given disorder. If at least three of these five are not present in a given patient, the diagnosis is likely to be wrong. - C. Miller Fisher. Building on this precept from the great 20th-century neurologist C. Miller Fisher, Drs. Ilya Kister and José Biller have identified the five most common findings for the 'top 100' most common and important neurologic syndromes and disorders. The unique format of Top 100 Diagnoses in Neurology includes synopses that tie together the core disease features, illustrations and study questions for each entry, making this book an excellent tool for building a firm knowledge base in neurology and a quick reference for clinicians - neurologists and general practitioners alike. Covers the five core features of 100 of the most important neurologic syndromes and disorders, including polyneuropathies, neurologic vision disorders, movement disorders, epilepsy syndromes, multiple sclerosis, autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, opioid overdose, brain tumors, and much more. Icons are used to identify neurologic emergencies and specify disease prevalence (common, rare, very rare). Includes brief introductions to each section that provide an essential clinical context for each area. Features helpful learning tools for each entry, including illustrations of key concepts, mnemonics, clinical pearls; and carefully chosen study questions to encourage further study and test your knowledge. Each entry contains free online references. Helps you quickly refresh your knowledge of specific disorders and ascertain whether your patients' diagnoses satisfy Fisher's "three-of-five" rule"-- Provided by publisher

Contents:
Peripheral Nervous System and the Innervation of the Upper Extremities
Innervation of the Legs
Polyneuropathies
Disorders of the Neuromuscular Junction
Disorders of the Skeletal Muscle
Disorders of the Spinal Cord
Disorders of the Brainstem and Cranial Nerves
Neurologic Disorders of Vision
Movement Disorders
Disorders of Consciousness and Higher Cognitive Functions
Cerebrovascular Disorders
Epilepsy
Nonepileptic Paroxysmal Neurologic Disorders
Headache Disorders
Infections of the Central Nervous System
Immune-Mediated Disorders of the Central Nervous System
Miscellaneous Section : Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Neurotoxicology, Neurooncology

Summary: Top Score for the Radiology Boards: Q & A for the Core and Certifying Exams is the ideal diagnostic radiology board prep resource. Written by radiologist Alan Weissman, with contributions from dozens of leading experts at renowned institutions, Top Score has a simple ambition: to improve your test scores. The book covers all exam categories, including non-interpretive skills (NIS), physics, safety, breast, cardiac, diagnostic radiology, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, interventional, musculoskeletal, neuroradiology, nuclear, pediatrics, thoracic, ultrasound/reproductive/endocrinology, vascular, and general radiology. Chapters are composed of four types of test cases of varying focus and complexity, each on a two-page spread. Essentials starts with a patient presentation, followed by board-type multiple-choice questions. Details begins with a case presentation, followed by 10 rapid-fire questions, enabling brisk, high-volume learning. Image Rich presents multiple images that require accurate identification, enabling accelerated, high-volume image assessment practice. More Challenging follows the same format as Essentials but adds a higher degree of difficulty. Key highlights High-quality, board-type Q&A with detailed answer explanations High yield "Top Tips" for each case Special radiology artifacts section Image Rich and Details sections aid in rapid and lasting topic mastery Comprehensive review, covering all sections tested by the American Board of Radiology Written by experienced, expert question writers NIS chapter emphasizes proficiency in vital practice-related skills This quintessential home-study guide will help radiology residents and fellows prep for and ace both the certifying and core exams.

Summary: Transfusion Medicine for Pathologists: A Comprehensive Review for Board Preparation, Certification, and Clinical Practice is a concise study guide designed to complement standard textbooks in the field of clinical pathology. Pathology residents and fellows of transfusion medicine will find this book useful for preparation for exams. This is a valuable time-saver for busy residents looking for a focused and compact study guide. It also serves as an excellent source of review for medical students on transfusion medicine and practicing pathologists who cross-cover transfusion medicine in their clinical practice.Incorporates key words at the end of each chapter for quick review before an examIncludes concise and easy-to-digest chapters ranging from Donor Selection and Testing, to Blood Bank Testing, Transfusion Reactions, Apheresis, Hemotherapy, Special Transfusion Situations, and moreFocuses on key topics to study for board examinations, saving time during busy residency programs