Platinum Vignettes - Anatomy & Embryology: Ultra-High Yield Clinical Case Scenarios For USMLE Step 1, 1e [Paperback]

Adam Brochert MD (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1560535814 | ISBN-13: 978-1560535812 | Publication Date: April 15, 2003 | Edition: 1

Each volume of the Platinum Vignettes presents 50 classic, ultra-high-yield case scenarios of frequently tested topics to give you a clear advantage on the vignette-based Step 1 exam. Plus, the case discussions provide a wealth of tips, insights, buzzwords, advice on handling distractors, and guidance on just what the boards will ask and how to answer.

• Dr. Brochert has now written 11 books for USMLE prep and is well-recognized name in the board preparation literature
  
  
• High-yield Step 1 case scenarios are well-written in an easily accessible format
  
  
• In Anatomy & Embryology, readers are asked to identify portions of figures, second-guess treatments, and define terms
  
  
• Multiple pointed questions hammer out the salient details of each case
  
  
• Each case includes the valuable feature "More High-Yield Facts"
  
  
• The format allows the reader to guess the diagnosis and postulate on which test to order, what therapy to give, and what to "watch out for" in the patient's condition
  
  
• Hundreds of important buzzwords for the boards are highlighted

Product Details

• Paperback: 100 pages
• Publisher: Hanley & Belfus; 1 edition (April 15, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1560535814
• ISBN-13: 978-1560535812
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #348,148 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #28 in Books > Medical Books > Basic Sciences > Embryology

Customer Reviews

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars High-yield info on a low-yield subject, July 25, 2003

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"kellyr383" (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Platinum Vignettes - Anatomy & Embryology: Ultra-High Yield Clinical Case Scenarios For USMLE Step 1, 1e (Paperback)

Anatomy and embryo are supposed to be "low yield" for step 1, but i felt like I needed to review these subjects a little and chose to do it with this book. I am very glad I did! Great, concise review of important info in both topics with lots of figures and pictures to help ensure understanding. Wonderful explanantions, which also tell you how board examiners will try to trick you. Check it out!

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great way to review these subjects!, June 24, 2003

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"timyo" (Chicgo, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Platinum Vignettes - Anatomy & Embryology: Ultra-High Yield Clinical Case Scenarios For USMLE Step 1, 1e (Paperback)

The author presents an outstanding case-based review of anatomy and embryology concepts that really prepared me for the clinical vignettes on my exam (took 2 weeks ago). Though I haven't got my scores yet, I felt very confident on questions in these subjects because of this book. Also includes some great photos, figures and x-rays to help you learn the important anatomy and embryo. Highly recommend!

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Phenomenal review source!, July 22, 2003

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"williaml318" (Detroit, MI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Platinum Vignettes - Anatomy & Embryology: Ultra-High Yield Clinical Case Scenarios For USMLE Step 1, 1e (Paperback)

This series is a great review source for Step 1. This volume was my favorite, since I am an anatomy buff. The figures and x-rays are outstanding and similar to what you will encounter on your exam. The explanations are superb. I liked the way the answers were on the back of the page so that you were able to guess the answer(s) first. Definitely recommend this whole series for anyone who is serious about trying to do well on the exam (I got a 238 - about 20 points higher than I was shooting for!).