Crush Step 2, 2e [Paperback]

Adam Brochert MD (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1560535423 | ISBN-13: 978-1560535423 | Publication Date: February 28, 2003 | Edition: 2

Written by Dr. Brochert, who scored in the 99th percentile in Steps1 and 2 of the U.S. Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE), this comprehensive, high-yield review book has been completely updated. It is cram packed with clinical information that has appeared on recent administrations of the USMLE Step 2, and will enable medical students to "crush the boards". Step 2 questions are more relevant to the clinical practice of medicine and focus on what a first year resident should know-how to diagnose, manage, and treat common diseases. Coverage includes epidemiology and biostatistics, pharmacology and microbiology, cardiac physiology, and basic EKG pathology. Knowing common and life-threatening diseases in the sub-specialties (orthopedics, urology, ophthalmology, neurosurgery, child psychiatry, vascular surgery, etc.) can increase one's score substantially.

• Enables medical students to pass the USMLE with greater results and to become better equipped for their first year as a resident
  
• Dr. Brochert scored in the 99th percentile in Steps 1 and 2 of the USMLE and includes the comments of over 50 people who have taken one of the last three administrations of Step 2
  
• Information is organized by body system and is presented in a user-friendly format for ease of comprehension

Editorial Reviews

Book Description

Packed with clinical information that has appeared on recent administrations of the USMLE Step 2

Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Hanley & Belfus; 2 edition (February 28, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1560535423
• ISBN-13: 978-1560535423
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,161,927 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for the last few weeks before taking the test, June 1, 2004

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SamIAm (MA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Crush Step 2, 2e (Paperback)

This is by no means a comprehensive review book but it's an excellent source of concise, high-yield info that's most effective when read several times shortly before the exam day. It contains so much of the material covered in the actual test and was definitely a factor in my (rather good :)) final score. Buy this, buy this, buy this!!!

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very good review - gets most of what you need..., September 5, 2004

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medstudent25 "medstudent25" (the South) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Crush Step 2, 2e (Paperback)

This is a well-written text with valuable, pertinent sections. Brochert includes a good balance of high-yield sections + explanations, which allows you to avoid repetitively memorizing facts. If you couple this with QBank, and then add a book or two on your weaker sections, I think you'll do well. Cons? I thought the surgery section was a bit lacking, as you'll see a number of abdominal complaints on the Boards that are glossed over in this book. But the stronger sections more than make up for it. Highly recommended.. if you can read it 312 times back-to-back like some of these speed-readers, good for you. If you're like everyone else, having a good knowledge of the info inside will go a long way. Good luck.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The title says it all..., August 11, 2005

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Jennifer R. Gulick (Colton, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Crush Step 2, 2e (Paperback)

I would highly recommend this book. It's shorter than First Aid for step 2, which is another good book but quite lengthy, and it's concise and tells you what you need to know for step 2. I have had a ton of Kaplan Qbank questions that come straight from this book. It's easy to read, good layout, nice summaries. Use with a question book or Qbank for best results.