Kaplan Medical USMLE Examination Flashcards: The 200 ""Most Likely Diagnosis"" Questions You Will See on the Exam for Steps 2 & 3 [Cards]

Conrad Fischer (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1427797420 | ISBN-13: 978-1427797421 | Publication Date: October 7, 2008

Revised and updated flashcards, from award-winning medical educator Dr. Conrad Fischer, will help you answer the most common question tested on the USMLE Steps 2 & 3: “What is the most likely diagnosis?” 

The USMLE is one of the most important exams a medical student will ever take. Dr. Conrad Fischer helps thousands of students ace the USMLE each year and knows exactly what you need to know to pass Steps 2 & 3. Kaplan Medical USMLE Examination Flashcards is a portable, convenient, and expertly-authored tool that will guide you to success on these challenging exams.

This valuable resource features:

200 high-yield questions that challenge you to identify the most likely diagnosis

Cases with lab results that provide clinical context

Test-specific questions and answers

Questions on one side and answers on the back

A podcast by author Conrad Fischer, MD

These targeted flashcards are brought to you by Dr. Conrad Fischer and Kaplan Medical, the health sciences division of Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions which has over 30 years of test prep experience and exclusive resources to help you prepare for the USMLE.

--This text refers to an alternate Cards edition.

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About the Author

Conrad Fischer, M.D., is one of the most experienced educators in medicine today. His breadth of teaching extends from medical students to USMLE prep to Specialty Board exams. In addition, Dr. Fischer is the Director of Educational Development at Jamaica Hospital in New York City. Dr. Fischer has been Chairman of Medicine for Kaplan Medical since 1999, and has held Residency Program Director positions at both Maimonides Medical Center and Flushing Hospital in New York City.

Product Details

• Cards: 410 pages
• Publisher: Kaplan Publishing (October 7, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1427797420
• ISBN-13: 978-1427797421
• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 7.3 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #205,121 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Conrad Fischer, MD, is one of the most experienced educators in medicine today. He is Associate Professor of Medicine, Physiology and Pharmacology at Touro College of Medicine His breadth of teaching includes medical students, USMLE prep, and Specialty Board exams. He has seven ""Teacher of the Year"" awards over the last ten years. In addition, Dr. Fischer was formerly the Associate Chief of Medicine for Educational and Academic Activities at SUNY Downstate School of Medicine. Dr. Fischer has been Chairman of Medicine for Kaplan Medical since 1999, and has held Residency Program Director positions at both Maimonides Medical Center and Flushing Hospital in New York City.

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for Step 2, Will use for step 3, October 8, 2009

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Lynh Nguyen "adrenalynh" (brooklyn, ny) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kaplan Medical USMLE Examination Flashcards: The 200 ""Most Likely Diagnosis"" Questions You Will See on the Exam for Steps 2 & 3 (Cards)

These cards are great for the wards when you have down time even if for 5 minutes. Great for distinguishing differential diagnoses with a single symptom difference. Must have. Combine with cards for Physical findings (great for murmurs and EKG) and Diagnostic tests. Pharmocology cards arent as useful for step 2.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent study tool, December 3, 2008

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Maggiepie "Maggiepie" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kaplan Medical USMLE Examination Flashcards: The 200 ""Most Likely Diagnosis"" Questions You Will See on the Exam for Steps 2 & 3 (Cards)

I thought this is such an excellent study tool especially in companion to Kaplan videos or Kaplan lecture notes. It covers the same tops in the Kaplan text books but it's extremely high yield. Even if you dont have Kaplan its excellent with a supplement book and a great way to review what you know after you just read a particular chapter. It asks you what would be the diagnosis if certain factors would change, and they keep changing one symptom to see what the new diagnosis is. Its a great way to differentiate diseases and be specific in your differentials.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's a must buy for USMLE Review!, May 26, 2010

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Ryan McNeese (Brooklyn, NY) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Kaplan Medical USMLE Examination Flashcards: The 200 ""Most Likely Diagnosis"" Questions You Will See on the Exam for Steps 2 & 3 (Cards)

Excellent product! Definitely use this to supplement your readings. Drill these cards daily until you not only memorize them, but understand them. You will pick up questions on the exam from these cards (if you understand them).

Warning: this cards alone are insufficient to pass the exam..so use a primary source! (My suggestion is Passing USMLE CK** see review on this product).


Suggested additional materials:
Kaplan Notes ** (overly detailed, if you can read it all, it's well worth your time..but again, it is long and hard to get through)
Kaplan Ethics!**(excellent, if you don't do them...you are giving up at least 7-10 questions)

Best of Luck!

Creditably:
B- in English
3.8 GPA in medical school
241/99 Step 1
245/99 Step 2