SCORE YOUR HIGHEST ON THE USMLE(R) STEP 1 WITH HELP FROM THE WORLD'S MOST POPULAR MEDICAL REVIEW BOOK An unmatched collection of more than 1,300 must-know facts and mnemonics provide a complete framework for your USMLE(R) preparation This annually updated review delivers a comprehensive collection of high-yield facts and mnemonics that pinpoint exactly what you need to know to pass the exam. Co-authored by medical students who recently took the boards, it provides a complete framework to help you prepare for the most stressful exam of your career. Here's why this is the ultimate USMLE Step 1 review: * All subject areas revised based on feedback from thousands of students * Reviewed by nationally known USMLE instructor to ensure accuracy and relevance * Hundreds of full-color illustrations clarify essential concepts and improve retention * Valuable rapid-review section for last-minute cramming * Detailed test-taking strategies to maximize your study time * Expanded guide to high-yield USMLE Step 1 review resources, including mobile apps * Real-time updates at www.firstaidteam.com
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| Preface |
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| Special Acknowledgments |
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| How to Contribute |
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| How to Use This Book |
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| Selected USMLE Laboratory Values |
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| First Aid Checklist for the USMLE Step |
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Section I Guide To Efficient Exam Preparation |
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Section II High-Yield General Principles |
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| About the Editors |
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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.
