Family Practice Examination and Board Review [Paperback]

Jason Wilbur (Author), Mark Graber (Author), Mark Graber (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0071431306 | ISBN-13: 978-0071431309 | Publication Date: August 1, 2004 | Edition: 1

This is the most comprehensive review resource for board and recertification review in family medicine. It includes 100 cases and approximately 1000 questions with detailed explanations, emulating the style of the board examination. It covers all areas addressed by the board and recertifying examinations.

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From the Back Cover

The Best Cases, The Best Questions, The Best Review for Family Medicine Examinations and Boards.

. Family Practice Examination and Board Review is the best resource for preparing for examinations and boards. It employs a step-by-step approach to case-based learning that assures more thorough absorption of material, and reinforces your understanding of even the most difficult topics. What�s more, coverage reflects all recent advances of clinical importance, so you can assimilate the critical new information easily into your examination preparation activities and daily practice. It�s the ultimate tool to prepare for certification and recertification/ maintenance of certification, or for use as a clinical refresher! .

. FEATURES:.
*Over 200 comprehensive clinical cases plus more than 1500 board-style questions with detailed explanations .
*Cases are progressive, with additional clinical information revealed after the initial question-sets for the most effective learning experience possible.
*Explanations for correct/incorrect answers are concise but thorough, and invaluable for your exam preparation efforts.
*Friendly writing style keeps you engaged and makes exam prep efforts more efficient and enjoyable.
*Covers all areas addressed by the board and recertifying examinations, across all the clinical specialties.
*Includes complete coverage of timely content areas such as multicultural medicine, biostatistics, ethics, and professionalism.
*The best pedagogical aids of any FP review book reinforce exam preparation and learning: Helpful Tips/Clinical Pearls; Quick Quizzes; Learning Objectives; Web resources/bibliography, and more.
*Full-color photographs illustrate dermatologic And ophthalmic conditions .
*Perfect for USMLE 3 preparation as well

About the Author

McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide

The University of Iowa Department of Family Medicine is one of the leading programs in the country. Jason Wilbur MD is Assistant Professor; Mark Graber is Associate Professor of Family Medicine and Emergency Medicine, and primary author of the renowed Iowa Family Practice Handbook. Drs. Kukoyi and House are Clinical Fellows at the University of Iowa College of Medicine.

Product Details

• Paperback: 864 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional; 1 edition (August 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071431306
• ISBN-13: 978-0071431309
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.5 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #751,221 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Family Practice Examination and Board Review, February 13, 2005

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Jawaid Quddus (Kenosha, Wisconsin, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Family Practice Examination and Board Review (Paperback)

Excellent review book. I can say without doubt that this book was very helpful to me and is a must for anyone who wants to pass/do well in the boards. A lot of questions/topics that was dealt with in this book actually was also covered in some form or other in this most recent exam of Dec. 3 2004. My advise is to go over this book tooth and nail, over and over and over again and then use a general review text such as the blue prints and you should be alright.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Review Book!, August 22, 2005

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Soe Nyunt "(MD)" (Atkinson, NE, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Family Practice Examination and Board Review (Paperback)

This is an excellent review book! I have read many board review books for my recent family practice board recertification. This book is the best although it is a first edition. It uses problem oriented approach and it teaches you along the way. It is well organized and covers all the systems in Family Practice. The answer and explanation follow the question immediately which is brilliant! I retain more facts and I really enjoy reading this review. (I usually fall asleep reading text book) It may take about 10 days to read the book throughly but it does worth it.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Solid review, September 17, 2006

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Susan W. Hawn (GA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Family Practice Examination and Board Review (Paperback)

I used this for board recertification and I do think it was very helpful and would strongly recommend it. My trivial complaints: 1) The wording of some of the questions was fantastically convoluted. Fortunately the board exam questions were straight forward and did not require sentence diagramming. 2) There is tremendous variability in difficulty between chapters. 3) They should jettison the humor as it is forced, unfunny and as a result of stopping and thinking, "Oh , yeah, I haven't heard that one today," slows down the text. 4) I really hated the political and politically correct commentary.