First Aid for the USMLE Step 1 2016 / Edition 26

by Tao Le, Vikas Bhushan

Overview

THE “BIBLE” FOR USMLE STEP 1 PREP—AND THE ULTIMATE TOOL FOR ORGANIZING YOUR STUDY!

This annually updated review delivers a comprehensive collection of high-yield facts and mnemonics that pinpoint exactly what students need to know to pass the exam. Co-authored by medical students who recently took the boards, it provides a complete framework to help students prepare for the most stressful exam of their careers.

• 1,250+ must-know topics provide a complete framework for your Step 1 preparation
• Test-taking advice with focus on high-efficiency studying
• Updated in all subject areas based on feedback from thousands of students
• Extensive faculty review process with nationally known USMLE instructors
• 1,000+ color photos and diagrams help you visualize high-yield concepts
• Expanded guide to top-rated study resources, including mobile apps
• Free real-time updates and corrections at www.firstaidteam.com

Trust 25+ years of experience for the most effective USMLE Step 1 preparation possible

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781259587375
Publisher:	McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing
Publication date:	01/08/2016
Pages:	784
Sales rank:	1,080,097
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 10.80(h) x 1.30(d)

About the Author

Tao Le, MD, MHS (Louisville, KY) is Assistant Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Allergy and Immunology at the University of Louisville.

Vikas Bhushan, MD (Los Angeles, CA) is a practicing diagnostic radiologist.

Table of Contents

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
Approaching the Organ System
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
Mobile Apps
Comprehensive
Anatomy, Embryology, and Neuroscience
Behavioral Sciences
Biochemistry
Cell Biology and Histology
Microbiology and Immunology
Pathology
Pharmacology
Physiology
Abbreviations and Symbols
Photo Acknowledgments
Index
About the Authors