Synopses & Reviews
REAL-LIFE CLINICAL CASES FOR THE BASIC SCIENCES AND USMLE STEP 1
Numerous case-based books exist for various medical areas, including family medicine, but the unique approach of this one makes it particularly useful for students and early level learners. The questions posed with each case are consistent with board-exam inquiries, and physicians preparing for boards will find the manual useful as well. 3 Stars.--Doody's Review Service
Clinical correlations are increasingly emphasized in the teaching of basic medical science. Students, therefore, need exposure to clinical cases to pass course exams and ace the USMLE Step 1. This book presents 60 real-life clinical cases illustrating essential concepts in family medicine. Each case includes an easy-to-understand discussion correlated to key basic science concepts, definitions of key terms, family medicine pearls, and USMLE-style review questions. This interactive learning system helps you to learn instead of memorize. 60 clinical cases correlated to high-yield family medicine concepts Family Medicine Pearls highlight key points USMLE-style comprehension questions with each case Primer on how to approach the basic sciences Proven learning system improves exam scores
Synopsis
Real-Life Cases for the Family Medicine Clerkship and the Shelf-Exam You need exposure to high-yield cases to excel on the Family Medicine clerkship and the shelf-exam. Case Files: Family Medicine presents 55 real-life cases that illustrate essential concepts in Family Medicine. Each case includes a complete discussion, clinical pearls, references, definitions of key terms, and USMLE-style review questions. With this system, you'll learn in the context of real patients, rather than merely memorize facts.
- 55 clinical cases, each with USMLE-style questions
- Clinical pearls highlight key concepts
- Primer on how to approach clinical problems and think like a doctor
- Proven learning system improves your shelf-exam scores
- Written by experienced educators who know exactly what it takes to excel
About the Author
Eugene C. Toy, MD (series editor and author) is a dual certified family physician and ob/gyn and is Academic Chief and Program Director for the Obstetrics and Gynecology residency at The Methodist Hospital/University of TexasHouston Medical School in Houston, Texas. He also oversees the ob/gyn clerkship there and is actively involved in teaching medical students.Joe A. Bedford, MD is Associate Professor and Director of Pre-doctoral Education in the Department of Family Practice and Community Medicine at The University of Texas-Houston Medical School.Donald A. Briscoe, MD is Associate Program Director of the Family Medicine Residency Program through The Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas.Carlos A. Dumas, MD is Assistant Professor and Program Director for the Department of Family Practice and Community Medicine at The University of Texas-Houston Medical School.Olasunkanmi W. Adeyinka, MD is Assistant Professor and Medical Director in the Department of Family Practice and Community Medicine at The University of Texas-Houston Medical Center and Medical School.
Table of Contents
Section 1: How to Approach Clinical ProblemsSection 2: 60 cases covering:1. Health Maintenance/Preventive Medicine2. Gynecology3. Obstetrics4. Behavior5. Adult Medicine6. Pediatric Medicine7. Surgical IssuesSection 3: Listing of Cases by Topic and AlphabeticallyIndex