Mayo Clinic Gastroenterology and Hepatology Board Review [ILLUSTRATED] (Paperback)

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Editorial Reviews

Review
Overall, I think the book succeeds in a very difficult task. It is thorough and engaging, mostly stimulating and rarely frustrating. It is informative without being overwhelming and that is vital for those locked into a board review schedule. Bottom Line: Buy it for the exam but you will continue to use it.
-Sean Weaver, M.A., Ph.D., M.R.C.P., Southampton General Hospital, UK (for first edition)

…[a] good text for young doctors aiming to become gastroenterologists or for physicians in practice desiring to consolidate their knowledge in the field. The language is clear and easily comprehensive, reflecting the teaching experience of the authors. …[A]ll indispensable information is included here.
-Digestive Liver Disease 36 (for first edition)

…a practical, information dense book that delivers a good basic overview of the subject. The size, organization, and style of writing make it an easy read, and it thus makes the business of 'getting ready for boards' much more manageable. …This is a book that is targeted to, and perhaps best meets the needs of, the fellow in training preparing for certification or a physician in practice who would like a 'refresher course' in basic gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition.
-Practical Gastroenterology (for first edition)

…a very useful companion to the Mayo Clinic GI Board Review…excels in providing essential core information. The board examination questions and answers are educational and assist in board preparation. GI fellows and physicians preparing for recertification will benefit from the practical information available in this review book.
-Doody's Reviews

…emphasizes recent clinical knowledge related to diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to patients with gastrointestinal ailments. A useful feature is the inclusion of case-based presentations and short board-examination-type questions with a single best answer and explanations. …predominantly a practical review to consolidate practitioners' knowledge…It should greatly assist GI fellows preparing for the GI board examination as well as the growing number of gastroenterologists awaiting recertification. The authors are all associated with the Mayo Clinic and, as such, credible authorities in their fields.
-William J.S. de Villiers, M.D., Ph.D., University of Kentucky College of Medicine, for Doody's Review Services (for first edition)

…[a] good text for young doctors aiming to become gastroenterologists or for physicians in practice desiring to consolidate their knowledge in the field. The language is clear and easily comprehensive, reflecting the teaching experience of the authors. …[A]ll indispensable information is included here.
-Digestive Liver Disease 36 (for first edition)

…a practical, information dense book that delivers a good basic overview of the subject. The size, organization, and style of writing make it an easy read, and it thus makes the business of getting ready for boards much more manageable. …This is a book that is targeted to, and perhaps best meets the needs of, the fellow in training preparing for certification or a physician in practice who would like a refresher course in basic gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition.
-Practical Gastroenterology (for first edition)

…a very useful companion to the Mayo Clinic GI Board Review…excels in providing essential core information. The board examination questions and answers are educational and assist in board preparation. GI fellows and physicians preparing for recertification will benefit from the practical information available in this review book.
-Doodys Reviews

…emphasizes recent clinical knowledge related to diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to patients with gastrointestinal ailments. A useful feature is the inclusion of case-based presentations and short board-examination-type questions with a single best answer and explanations. …predominantly a practical review to consolidate practitioners knowledge…It should greatly assist GI fellows preparing for the GI board examination as well as the growing number of gastroenterologists awaiting recertification. The authors are all associated with the Mayo Clinic and, as such, credible authorities in their fields.
-William J.S. de Villiers, M.D., Ph.D., University of Kentucky College of Medicine, for Doodys Review Services (for first edition) --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Description
Gastroenterology and Hepatology encompass a vast anatomic assortment of organs with diverse structure and function and the potential for affliction from a multiplicity of diseases. Completely covering these complex and interrelated systems, Mayo Clinic Gastroenterology and Hepatology Board Review provides an in-depth examination of essential knowledge in gastroenterology, hepatology, and the integral related areas of pathology, endoscopy, nutrition, and radiology. With contributions from experts at Mayo Clinic who are currently in clinical practice and have a strong commitment to teaching, the book assists physicians-in-training to prepare for the gastroenterology board examination.

Product Details

• Paperback: 496 pages
• Publisher: Mayo Clinic; 1 edition (August 27, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0849320542
• ISBN-13: 978-0849320545
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #855,210 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is all you need, January 29, 2004

By A Customer

I can't tell you how valuable this single resource is. The text is imminently readable and the info is right on the money. I felt like I was drowning in a sea of confusing resources until I locked on to this book. Using it alone, with no other study aid, I passed the boards. I strongly recommend this book to anyone taking the GI boards or the recert exam. Tremendously helpful.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Helpful resource, February 5, 2006

By	Elizabeth Gracen "Grace" (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mayo Clinic Gastroenterology and Hepatology Board Review, Second Edition (Paperback)

This review is definitely worth using to prepare for the GI boards. It is as well organized and comprehensive as any one source could be. I found it very useful and even answered questions that I remembered reviewing exactly from this book. However, I would recommend a supplementary review source as well, especially for color plates of histology and examples of esophageal manometry and pH monitor readings etc. Overall, a good source.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great source for boards and beyond., February 22, 2009

By	Rodney Eddi "Internal Medicine Doctor" (West Paterson, NJ) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Mayo Clinic Gastroenterology and Hepatology Board Review, Third Edition (Paperback)

This is a great book. When I bought it, I was expecting a "typical" board-oriented book (short on many clinical details). Surprisingly, this is a very good source for general review of gastroenterology outside the board preparation. It has all the general information needed at it is very current based on the latest evidence. You can use it as a stand-alone source to read for GI and its size is very manageable. text is clear and enjoyable with good tables and pictures.