Pathophysiology for the Boards and Wards (Boards and Wards Series) [Paperback]

Carlos Ayala (Author), Brad Spellberg (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1405103426 | ISBN-13: 978-1405103428 | Publication Date: March 17, 2003 | Edition: Fourth

This Fourth Edition of Pathophysiology for the Boards and Wards offers the most tested information on the USMLE Step 1 in a systematic, outline manner. This essential guide also works well as a companion on rotations, covering the information you need to master your clerkships in a concise, handy pocket reference.

Pathophysiology for the Boards and Wards is perfect for medical students. Physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and related health professionals will also find Boards and Wards valuable.

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Fourth edition (March 17, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1405103426
• ISBN-13: 978-1405103428
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #794,001 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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36 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great little book, not much different from previous edition, October 2, 2003

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G. Lee (Tennessee) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pathophysiology for the Boards and Wards (Boards and Wards Series) (Paperback)

Great book for what it's intended for- this is a handbook that only provides the essentials; nothing this size can be as all-encompassing as a complete textbook of medicine or UpToDate, so don't buy it with those expectations in mind. Covers facts on a surprisingly large number of diseases, ones often overlooked in many other handbooks such as Ferri's Guide, Washington Manual, or Pocket Medicine (the latter doesn't even mention anything on stroke management).

Of note, the new (4th) edition is no different from the 3rd edition with the exception of a few review questions tacked on the end, so if you have the older version, there's no need to upgrade.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Step 1 book, July 19, 2005

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Jerry L. Chastain (Miami, FL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pathophysiology for the Boards and Wards (Boards and Wards Series) (Paperback)

I wish I would have used this book prior to taking Step 1. This review book has many of the nit-picky details that I saw on my USMLE. I would recommend this book for those who have not taken Step 1 and I would also recommend the clinical boards and wards book for your clinical rotations. Good luck on your exam.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific, May 14, 2006

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Traderjohn (Glendale, AZ United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pathophysiology for the Boards and Wards (Boards and Wards Series) (Paperback)

This book and Secrets are great condensed multi-subject reviews. When you get tired of reading FirstAid, Step-up and the subject-based review books (e.g. BRS Phys), this book is a great supplement. If you can find time for this kind of studying, you'll enjoy this small, condensed book.

I'm also looking forward to using it on rotations starting this summer.