Blueprints in Obstetrics and Gynecology [Paperback]

Tamara L. Callahan (Author), Aaron B. Caughey (Author), Linda J. Heffner (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0632044896 | ISBN-13: 978-0632044894 | Publication Date: January 15, 2001 | Edition: 2nd

Blueprints in Obsetrics and Gynecology presents the principles of Obstetrics and Gynecology in a succinct format that complements the USMLE Step 2 exam. It can be used as a stand-alone text for the Ob/Gyn rotation, or as a review for the USMLE Step 2 and 3 exams. This bestseller includes 125 clinical vignette style questions.

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"The important details are highlighted, preventing the reader from getting bogged down in boring, unimportant text."

"I thought it was an outstanding overview of difficult material".

From the Back Cover

This book is one of five in the Blueprints Series. This title presents the principles of Obstetrics and Gynecology in a succinct format that complements the structure of the USMLE Step 2 exam. It can be used as a stand-alone text for the Ob/Gyn clinical rotation, or in conjunction with other titles in the series for a comprehensive review for the USMLE Step 2 & 3 exams. The second edition of this book will include 125 clinical vignette style questions at the end of the book.

The series format is consistent for all five titles; each title presents short expositions on one of the five key clinical topics.

Product Details

• Paperback: 308 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 2nd edition (January 15, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0632044896
• ISBN-13: 978-0632044894
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 8.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,102,471 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good During Clerkship, March 8, 2003

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Matthew Njaa (Marietta, GA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Blueprints in Obstetrics and Gynecology (Paperback)

I just completed my OB/GYN clerkship and read the entire book from cover to cover. I thought that it was the best blueprints book. (I've used Peds and Med, but not Surg (which I heard did not have enough detail)). Everyone has different opinions about how much detail they want to read. I did not want to read the Hacker and Moore textbook that our dept gave out on the first day. The attendings certainly thought that blueprints was not enough and that I should be reading more. Personally, I don't need to read 10 to 20 pages on a subject when I really am only going to dedicate a handful of facts to my long term memory. Give me 5 to 10 minutes of good, high-yield material any day. I don't know how I did on the shelf-exam yet, but I felt pretty comfortable afterwards.

I thought the book was great. It is edited very well. There is consistency throughout the chapters. Each little section starts off with a brief definition of the term about to be discussed and a similar format then ensues. I'm not sure exactly why I liked it so much, I think it must be that the amount of depth was just perfect for my taste, and it was not too wordy.

As for Step 2, I think it is a bit long to study. My time frame is 2 weeks of prep. I don't think I can read all of the blueprint type material in that time. I am relying on FirstAid and supplementing with reviewing particular chapters if I feel weak in an area--and doing a bunch of questions.

In short, I would buy the book for the clerkship, but not for USMLE review.