Synopses & Reviews
A rapid revision aid covering the while of medicine with strategies based on mnemonics for remembering. A fun unusual learning aid that presents detailed information in an extremely user-friendly way.
Synopsis
Mnemonics for Medical Students is a fun and unique learning aid that covers the key components of medicine.Divided into 9 sections, General Practitioner and tutor, Dr Khalid Khan presents his collection of short, snappy mnemonics in a varied and user-friendly way, enabling the reader to remember vast amounts of information with ease. In addition, further learning aids such as information boxes are used throughout the text to help develop your understanding.Packed with motivational hints, study methods and last minute revision tips plus advice on how to effectively manage your study time, this book is an essential guide to revision and exam success. Key features: A. Highly relevant mnemonics with the opportunity to add your ownA. Student-friendly format, with key diagrams and 'swot' boxesA. Advice on study methods such as record cards, making notes, memory aids, association, linking, environment and mind maps.A. Guidance on before, and after the examA. Fully indexed and cross-referencedThis book is a rapid revision aid covering the whole of medicine with strategies based on mnemonics for remembering, and a fun and unusual learning aid that presents detailed information in an extremely user-friendly way"
About the Author
Dr. Khalid Khan, who wrote most of this book whilst a medical student, is a General Medical Practitioner in Croydon, Surrey. He is a GP Trainer and a Seminar Leader and tutor for undergraduates from Guy's, King's and St Thomas' Medical School. Dr. Khan is former Board member and Educational Lead for South Croydon Primary Care Group and Medical Adviser to the Society of Medical NLP (www.medicalnlp.com) and the International Journal of Acupuncture. He is also a registered pharmacist.
Table of Contents
Contents
Preface
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Chapter 1. Anatomy
Upper limb
Thorax
Abdomen and Pelvis
Head and Neck
Chapter 2. Neurology and Neuroscience
Chapter 3. Biochemistry
Chapter 4. Physiology and Pharmacology
Chapter 5. Microbiology and Infectious Disease
Chapter 6. General Medicine and Pathology
Opthalmology page
Chapter 7. Paediatrics
Chapter 8. Surgery and Stuff
Chapter 9. Obstetrics
Chapter 10. Advanced Mnemonics
Chapter 11. Revise at the Movies!
Chapter 12. Motivation bits and Study Tips!