Physiology (Board Review Series) (3rd Edition) [Paperback]

Linda S. Costanzo (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0781739195 | ISBN-13: 978-0781739191 | Publication Date: January 13, 2003 | Edition: Third

BRS Physiology embodies the popular BRS format of succinct outline review of content followed by USMLE-style questions with explanations. The overall content and questions have been updated to reflect the evolving nature of USMLE.

On some copies of BRS Physiology, Third Edition, the publisher omitted value-added material that should have appeared on the inside front and back covers. This material can be downloaded and printed from here:

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Product Details

• Paperback: 337 pages
• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Third edition (January 13, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0781739195
• ISBN-13: 978-0781739191
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 6.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #108,021 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #77 in Books > Medical Books > Basic Sciences > Pathophysiology

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars helped me get a *JOJOHAS" on step 1, September 6, 2006

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BostonMed22 "BostonMed22" (BOSTON, MA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Physiology (Board Review Series) (3rd Edition) (Paperback)

VERY great book...there were graphs on my step 1 that were straight outta this book....if ur on a systems based coursework use it...read it twice in prep for the boards...and u'll do great....do the questions on subjects u aren't clear on...

for BOD, i'd read the heart section during the cardiovascular section...and kidney during renal...and so forth...

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great review book, January 9, 2007

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sarephina (NY, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Physiology (Board Review Series) (3rd Edition) (Paperback)

Really helps you pick out the things you MUST KNOW. Great tables.

Doesn't have enough substance or diagrams for renal physio. It also doesn't cover clotting/coagulation (please correct me if i'm wrong), so make sure you get that info elsewhere...

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE Step 1 Physiology review, October 27, 2006

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KJK (PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Physiology (Board Review Series) (3rd Edition) (Paperback)

This book is the best review for physiology on Step 1. That does not mean it is the most detailed, or that it has everything, but in terms of high-yield information that is managable in limited time, it takes the cake. It follows the format of Costanzo's larger text "Physiology" which is more intended for coursework, and which is also excellent. It is loaded with high-yield information and great diagrams. If you know it well, you will be well prepared for Step 1 (and physiology is a pretty big part of that exam.)
Most physio topics are coverede very well. Some pathophysiology topics (e.g. cardiac arrhythmia) are not. In those cases, "Pathophysiology for the Boards and Wards" can be used as a supplement. It wil not be enough by itself for coursework. Suggestions for a course textbook are Costanzo's "Physiology" or "NMS Physiology", both of which are excellent. NMS has more detail, Costanzo is somewhat easier to read. But for Step 1 physiology studying, this book it it.