Synopses & Reviews
The only student-to-student, step-by-step guide to clerkship success This unique resource provides detailed how-to-succeed and what-to-study guidance from pediatric clerkship students who've been there. Readers will find a wealth of high-yield review material that you
will be asked on the wards and on the USMLE Step 2 CK as well as helpful mnemonics and illustrations to help you recall key concepts. Tear-out cards present essential information in a handy, pocket-ready format.
This updated second edition includes:
- Detailed how-to-succeed and what-to-study guidance from pediatrics clerkship veterans
- Frequently tested high-yield facts and mnemonics
- "Exam Tips" reinforce key concepts that you must know on exam day
- "Ward Tips" prepare you for common "pimp" questions
- Tear-out cards with essential wards information in pocket-sized format
- "Classifieds" highlight extracurricular opportunities and scholarships
Synopsis
Two tear-out pocket cards, which highlight must-know concepts in the subject area
About the Author
Series Editors: Latha G. Stead, MD is Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, MN
S. Matthew Stead, MD, PhD, is a Fellow in Pediatric Neurology, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Rochester, MN.
Matthew S. Kaufman, MD is Attending Physician in the Division of Hematology-Oncology, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, New Hyde Park, NY Title Editors:
Jason (Jay) H. Homme, MD, FAAP, is Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Community Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, MN
James (Jim) L. Homme, MD is Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, MN
Table of Contents
Section I: How to Succeed in the Pediatrics Clerkship Section II: High-Yield Facts
Gestation and Birth
Prematurity
Growth and Development
Nutrition
Health Supervision and Prevention of Illness and Injury in Children and Adolescents
Congenital Malformations and Chromosomal Anomalies
Metabolic Disease
Immunologic Disease
Infectious Disease
Gastrointestinal Disease
Respiratory Disease
Cardiovascular Disease
Renal, Gynecologic, and Urinary Disease
Hematologic Disease
Endocrine Disease
Neurologic Disease
Special Organs--Eye, Ear, Nose
Musculoskeletal Disease
Dermatologic Disease
Psychiatric Disease
Pediatric Life Support
Section III: Awards
Abbreviations
Index
Section III: Classified Index