First Aid for the® Obstetrics and Gynecology Clerkship: Second Edition (First Aid Series) [Paperback]

Latha Stead (Author), S. Matthew Stead (Author), Matthew Kaufman (Author), Luis Suarez (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0071448748 | ISBN-13: 978-0071448741 | Publication Date: November 8, 2006 | Edition: 2

Proven advice for the Obstetrics & Gynecology Clerkship -- from exam veterans!

"During one of the busiest rotations during 3rd year, this book is an excellent way to shine during the clerkship and on the exam as well."--Ashwini Sagar, Medical Student, UCLA School of Medicine

This student-to-student guide is the only Obstetrics & Gynecology Clerkship and shelf-exam review with insider information on real test questions from students who excelled in the clerkship.

• Detailed how-to-succeed and what-to-study guidance
• Hundreds of recently tested high-yield topics from shelf exams and the USMLE Step 2CK
• Ward tips, exam tips, and NEW typical scenario boxes help you impress your attendings and ace the exam
• "Classifieds" do the research for you, featuring high-yield websites and top extracurricular opportunities and scholarships
• Insider tips from students who've been there

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About the Author

Latha G. Stead, MD, is Associate Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, MN

S. Matthew Stead, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Neurology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine,Rochester, MN

Matthew S. Kaufman, MD, is a Fellow in Hematology, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New Hyde Park, NY

Luis F. Suarez, MD, is Chief Resident in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mayo Graduate School of Medicine, Rochester, MN

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2 edition (November 8, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071448748
• ISBN-13: 978-0071448741
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #872,835 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars much needed info for the shelf exam, October 6, 2007

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This review is from: First Aid for the® Obstetrics and Gynecology Clerkship: Second Edition (First Aid Series) (Paperback)

to be honest, i bought the book during my obgyn rotation and never touched it. i was told by classmates that i could pass the test by just doing casefiles, so i did... and i passed. but i didnt do as well as i could have, and later as i studied for the USMLE step 2, i realized how much of the material i really had not learned. i went back to quickly read this book then, and it had all the info i was missing.

4.0 out of 5 stars Solid Resource for Rotation, December 17, 2010

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This review is from: First Aid for the® Obstetrics and Gynecology Clerkship: Second Edition (First Aid Series) (Paperback)

Overall, this book was really helpful not just for the shelf, but also for the rotation. I felt that most of the information covered on the shelf exam was represented in some form in this book - very high yield. It was also a great outline to take notes in from practice questions and other resources you might use. My biggest complaint is that breast disease was not covered at all in this book, and there were definitely questions on the shelf exam regarding the topic. Also some of the information was outdated (screening recommendations for pap smears, availability of the new implant for contraception), but a newer edition of this book just came out last month, so maybe these things have been fixed. Regardless of the changes, it's still a book I'd recommend.

4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty basic but well organized and good review, July 28, 2010

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This review is from: First Aid for the® Obstetrics and Gynecology Clerkship: Second Edition (First Aid Series) (Paperback)

This book is good to read through while on the rotation and covers a lot of the important topics i think. It is pretty basic and you will definitely need to be reading other sources while on the rotation, but this is a good base.