Deja Review USMLE Step 2 CK , Second Edition [Paperback]

John Naheedy (Author), Daniel Orringer (Author), Khashayar Mohebali (Author), Peter Aziz (Author), Susie Lim (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0071627162 | ISBN-13: 978-0071627160 | Publication Date: March 2, 2010 | Edition: 2

Ace the USMLE Step 2 CK with these unique “flashcards in a book”!

Students who just took the USMLE Step 2 CK reveal what it takes to excel!

"I highly recommend this book for Step 2 review. This is useful because it has a consistent, straightforward question and answer format. The answers are short and to the point, which makes it easy for self-tests. The 'make a diagnosis' sections are very helpful )and reflective) of shelf exam questions. I will be sure to let my classmates know this is a great resource!" -- Jesicca Bury, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Class of 2010

"Deja Review is jam-packed with key concepts and important details. I like the Q&A format, and that you can cover up the answers. It forces you to interact with the material and actively recall information rather than just reading the information. The book fits perfectly in the white coat pocket so it can be carried around and whipped out during slow times." -- Tina Nguyen, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Class of 2008

Deja Review: USMLE Step 2 CK boils down your coursework to just the critical concepts you ned to know for exam success. This unbeatable guide features a quick-read, two-column "flashcard" Q&A format--specifically designed to help you remember a large amount of pertinent information in the least amount of time possible. The format allows you to zero in on only the correct answers in order to promote memory retention and get the most out of your study time. Great for last-minute review of high-yield facts, Deja Review provides a straighforward way for you to assess your strengths and weaknesses for USMLE Step 2 CK success.

You will find everything you need to ace the exam, including:

• Active recall questions that allow you to understand, not just memorize, the content
• “Make a Diagnosis” clinical vignettes at the ends of chapters that prepare you for board questions
• Mnemonics and key words to help you focus on core facts
• A portable size for study on the go--fits in your white coat pocket
• A bookmark included to help you work through easy-to-use flashcard presentation

The Content You Need to Excel on the USMLE Step 2 CK:
Internal Medicine, Surgery, Neurology, Psychiatry, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, Emergency Medicine, Abbreviations

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About the Author

John H. Naheedy, MD
Fellow, Pediatric Radiology
Department of Radiology
Children's Hospital Boston
Harvard Medical School
Boston, MA
Daniel A. Orringer, MD
Chief Resident
Department of Neurosurgery
University of Michigan Medical School
Ann Arbor, MI
Khashayar Mohebali, MD
Chief Resident, Clinical Instructor
Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Department of Surgery
University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
Peter F. Aziz, MD
Fellow--Pediatric Cardiology
Department of Pediatrics
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
Susie Lim, MD
Clinical Instructor
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Kaiser Permanente Northwest
Portland, OR

Product Details

• Paperback: 348 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2 edition (March 2, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071627162
• ISBN-13: 978-0071627160
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #55,395 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not so great, June 10, 2010

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This review is from: Deja Review USMLE Step 2 CK , Second Edition (Paperback)

The previous edition of this book got so many positive reviews, I figured I'd give it a shot. I didn't like it at all. I think in the right circumstances, this book might be okay. But I used it mainly for step 2 preparation and found it to be pretty much useless. I read through the first few pages of the Infectious Disease chapter and spent more time confirming errors than finding useful info. For example, it says to initiate HAART on CD4 Counts > less than 500. The actual recommendation is on people with counts less than 350. In pregnant HIV+ patient it says to just use Zidovudine (that was the old recommendation, currently it is treatment with 3 drug HAART --- the idea was that a new edition would catch these errors).

Let's keep going, it has Levofloxacin listed as the treatment for pyelonephritis (this is a possible treatment, but by no means first line). Very next question, it has bacterial vaginosis listed as an STD. Just plain awful. I'm wasting more times finding errors in this book then getting useful information.

I agree that a few errors are acceptable, because every book has them. But there are only 15-20 facts per page, and if one of them on each page is incorrect, that makes for a pretty useless book. I would not recommend it cause there are many better options out there for a similar price.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Glossy eyed after 5 min, August 16, 2010

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Rean Al Happiness (Madison, WI) - See all my reviews

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I tried and tried and tried to read this book, but my eyes just glossed over the pages. It was more like lists of unexplained facts than recall. It's more due to the way I study - I'm not a crammer. Look at a few example pages to see if it's for you. You will be surprised at how boring this book is to read. I used Step 2 Secrets and liked it a lot more. I also just got my results back from Step 2 and am very pleased.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Study aid for mums on the go, May 23, 2010

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J. Dedic-hagan (Viewbank, Victoria, AU) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Deja Review USMLE Step 2 CK , Second Edition (Paperback)

Great little book to help you get some study done anywhere, any time. I carry it with me to playgrounds, read it in our backyard and while supervising my bous in thier bath. Quick Q& A format allows you to get high-yield info instantly without wading through paragraphs of stuff. Having said that - just as the book itself suggests, it is a reivew aid, not a primary text.