Psychiatry for the Boards [Paperback]

Wen-Hui Cai (Author), William W. Wang (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 20, 2002 | ISBN-10: 0781741599 | ISBN-13: 978-0781741590 | Edition: 1

Psychiatry for the Boards is the most effective test preparation tool available for standard clinical psychiatry exams, including the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology written exam, and psychiatry questions on the USMLE Steps 2 and 3. No other psychiatric review book presents so much test-focused, high-yield information in such an easy-to-read format, to improve candidates' scores significantly in a short time.

The text is divided into two columns. The left column contains core items and questions. The right column contains explanations and answers--plus mnemonics, cross-references, and additional essential information. The highest-yield information is underlined.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 1 edition (August 20, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0781741599
• ISBN-13: 978-0781741590
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,117,804 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not comprehensive, but effective, November 19, 2005

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This review is from: Psychiatry for the Boards (Paperback)

This book reminded me of the BRS series we used in med school; certainly not comprehensive, but definitely helpful. I used it as a framework, and then filled in more details as I studied, so I had just one book to read over (and over and over) as the date neared. I took the test 2 days ago, and there were definitely topics covered in this book that were on the test, but more that weren't. It isn't meant to be a complete review, but it is really helpful, and I used it like I did BRS and First Aid for Step 1; add to it as you go, and you will have a consolidated, easy to review last minute guide in the week before the test. The only part I really didn't like was the question section at the end; the answers should be seperate, so you can test your knowledge.

9 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Strongly recommended!, October 2, 2002

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This review is from: Psychiatry for the Boards (Paperback)

I am in the process of studying for Part I of the Psychiatry Boards and bought this book. I was particularly interested in boning up on Neurology. Turns out that the biggest chapter of this book (Chapter 14) is neurology. It also includes an appropriately measured section on each topic in Psychiatry. All of the questions have been appropriately challenging, the answers are appropriately explanatory, and overall the book has been very helpful in assessing my own areas of strength and weakness, and provided a very good spectrum of knowledge. I strongly recommend it.

6 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Highly over rated, look else where to pass boards, December 23, 2003

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This review is from: Psychiatry for the Boards (Paperback)

I bought this book based upon the two earlier reviews. This book is nothing more than a few years of PRITE papers. Its a very basic book and I highly doubt how anyone could pass their psych board with this book alone. I am looking else where for a more detailed coverage like the 'MGH Psychiatry Update and Board Preparation'