A guide to USMLE Step 1 preparation, written by students who took the test themselves, includes more than 1,100 of the most frequently tested high-yield facts and mnemonics; hundreds of clinical images, including a 24-page full-color insert; student ratings of top review books; and more. Original. Presents a collection of facts and mnemonics organized by organ system, displays clinical images, provides review sections, and offers test-taking advice and strategies. THE WORLDS BESTSELLING MEDICAL REVIEW BOOK--WITH MORE THAN 1,200 FREQUENTLY TESTED FACTS AND MNEMONICSConveniently organized by organ system and general principles125+ color clinical photographs integrated throughout the textHundreds of full-color illustrations clarify essential concepts and improve retentionRapid-review section for last-minute crammingDetailed test-taking strategies to help you maximize your study timeHundreds of student-recommended USMLE Step 1 review resourcesAdvice from students who aced the 2012 exam1200+ frequently tested facts and mnemonicsHundreds of high-yield color images and diagrams throughoutStudent ratings of more than 300 review products
Section I. Guide to Efficient Exam Preparation
Section I Supplement. Special Situations
Section II. High-Yield General Principles
How to Use the Database
Behavioral Sciences
Biochemistry
Microbiology
Immunology
Pathology
Pharmacology
Section III. High-Yield Organ Systems
Cardiovascular
Endocrine
Gastrointestinal
Hematology and Oncology
Musculoskeletal, Skin, and Connective Tissue
Neurology
Psychiatry
Renal
Reproductive
Respiratory
Rapid Review
Section IV: Top-Rated Review Resources
How to Use the Database
Question Banks
Question Books
Internet Sites
Comprehensive
Anatomy, Embryology, and Neuroscience
Behavioral Science
Biochemistry
Cell Biology and Histology
Microbiology and Immunology
Pathology
Pharmacology
Physiology
Commercial Review Courses
Publisher Contacts
Abbreviations and Symbols
Photo Acknowledgments
About the Authors
Index
Tao Le, MD, MHS, is Assistant Clinical Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Allergy and Immunology at the University of Louisville. He is also affiliated with the Division of Allergy and Immunology at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Vikas Bhushan, MD practices diagnostic radiology from his home-base in Los Angeles, California.
