Case Files Obstetrics and Gynecology, Second Edition (LANGE Case Files) [Paperback]

Eugene Toy (Author), Benton Baker III (Author), Patti Ross (Author), Larry Gilstrap (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0071463011 | ISBN-13: 978-0071463010 | Publication Date: August 16, 2006 | Edition: 2

Sixty obstetrics and gynecology cases with complete discussions offer the most effective clerkship and USMLE Step 2 review possible

Case Files: Obstetrics and Gynecology 2e, presents sixty clinical cases illustrating key points. Each case includes an extended discussion, definition of terms, clinical pearls, and USMLE format review questions. This interactive learning system helps you to understand essential concepts instead of memorizing facts.

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About the Author

Eugene C. Toy, MD, The John S. Dunn Senior Academic Chief, Christus,-St. Joseph Hospital Ob/Gyn Residency Program.

Benton Baker III, MD, John S. Dunn Academic Chair in Ob/Gyn; Medical Director, Graduate Medical Education Christus-St. Joseph Hospital.

Patti Jayne Ross, MD, Professor, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Texas-Houston Medical School.

Larry C. Gilstrap III, MD, Professor & Chairman, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences, University of Texas-Houston Medical School.

Product Details

• Paperback: 456 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2 edition (August 16, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071463011
• ISBN-13: 978-0071463010
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #550,247 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful for Ob/Gyn shelf, December 23, 2007

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This review is from: Case Files Obstetrics and Gynecology, Second Edition (LANGE Case Files) (Paperback)

This was the single best resource I used to prepare for the Ob/Gyn shelf. I only wish that I'd started using it sooner. The chapters are short --- there's a clinical vignette on the first page, followed by some "what would you do next" questions and 3-5 pages of explanation for those questions. At the end of each case is a handful of multiple choice questions. I'd recommend doing 3 or 4 cases each night (it shouldn't take more than an hour) after reading a chapter from a main text like BluePrints. The combination of BluePrints plus Case Files worked very well for me. Good luck!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, January 30, 2007

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Katan P. Patel "regginomics" (Indiana) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Case Files Obstetrics and Gynecology, Second Edition (LANGE Case Files) (Paperback)

This book is the bomb. You should definitely go through this book at least twice before the shelf. If you supplement it with a question book like Blueprints QandA, you'll do just fine. Dont use pre-test or A&L (worthless for the shelf). Case file represented AT LEAST 70% of what was on the shelf. The book also helps you retain info better than reading any other plain text book. I will definitely use case files for other rotations as well.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not helpful for the shelf, December 21, 2007

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Joseph Cassilly "MSIII" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Case Files Obstetrics and Gynecology, Second Edition (LANGE Case Files) (Paperback)

Despite glowing reviews, I found this book to be of no help on the shelf. It does serve as a good quick reference for cases on the floor, and provides a reasonable broad overview, but you will need much greater detail for the shelf exam.