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Case Files: Gross Anatomy, 2nd Edition - pdf

Case Files: Gross Anatomy, 2nd EditionBook Description
“This handy little text has everything you need to review gross anatomy…[It's] perfect for first-years just starting anatomy, second-years preparing for the boards, and third- and fourth-years going over their anatomy for their surgery rotations.”–Kathleen M. Donahue, third year medical student, Midwestern University/Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine

“Learning on a cadaver helps you understand anatomy in 3-D; Case Files: Anatomy will help you understand that anatomy and how you’ll use it in real clinical practice.”–Brad Miller, Class of 2006, Weill Medical College of Cornell University

You need exposure to clinical cases in order to pass course exams and ace the USMLE Step 1–and this book provides exactly that. It presents 53 real-life clinical cases that illustrate essential concepts in gross anatomy. Each case includes an easy-to-understand discussion correlated to key basic science concepts, definitions of key terms, anatomy pearls, and USMLE-style review questions. With this interactive system you’ll learn instead of memorize.

Features:

  • 53 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

From the Back Cover

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 49 real-life clinical cases illustrating essential concepts in gross anatomy. Each case includes an easy-to-understand discussion correlated to key basic science concepts, definitions of key terms, anatomical pearls, and USMLE-style review questions. This interactive learning system helps you to learn instead of memorize.

  • 49 clinical cases correlated to high-yield anatomy concepts
  • Anatomical 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

“This book covers the extent of the subject of anatomy- from the details of gross anatomy to clinical correlations and pearls. Organized into clinical cases, it is a fun and quick read.”
–Stacy Ugras, 3rd year medical student, Weill Medical College of Cornell University

“…Fantastic preparation for anatomy practical exams. It’s also a fantastic study tool for Step 1 prep…Learning on a cadaver helps you understand anatomy in 3-D; Case Files: Gross Anatomy will help you understand that anatomy and how you'll use it in real clinical practice.”
–Brad Miller, 3rd year medical student, Weill Medical College of Cornell University

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About the Author

Eugene C. Toy, MD is the John S. Dunn Senior Academic Chief and Program Director at The Methodist Hospital-Houston Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program, Houston, TX. He is also Clerkship Director and Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Texas Medical School at Houston, Houston, TX.

Lawrence M. Ross, MD, PhD is Adjunct Professor in the Department of Neurobiology and Anatomy at The University of Texas Medical School at Houston, Houston, TX

Leonard J. Cleary, PhD is Senior Lecturer and Gross Anatomy Course Director in the Department of Neurobiology and Anatomy at The University of Texas Medical School at Houston, Houston, TX

Cristo Papasakelariou, MD, FACOG, is Clinical Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX. He is also the Clinical Director of Gynecologic Surgery at St. Joseph Medical Center in Houston, TX.

Book Details

  • Paperback: 384 pages
  • Publisher: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2 edition (April 15, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0071489800
  • ISBN-13: 978-0071489805
  • File Size: 5.5 MiB
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