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Psychiatry for the Boards

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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.

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.

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'

This is not a comprehensive review book, but a brief, high-yield review guide that focuses on the tricky topics they like to test on the PRITE and Part I of the psychiatry boards. The neuro section is also very useful. The material in the book seems to be based on old PRITE questions, but you can use the topics they cover to review other similar material for these topics in other sources. The questions are useful and appropriate as well, with thorough explanations. Again, the book is brief and not comprehensive, but is a valuable study tool. Incidentally, I was surprised after taking Part I of the Boards how truly similar to the PRITE it was.

This book helped me pass the board. Now that it sits on my bookshelf, still refreshing my knowledge periodically. I really liked the format and the style of clearlly spelling out complicated concepts. True, it is not a comprehensive textbook, but it is really all that a busy clinician needs.

I just passed Part I, and found this book really helped. The neuroscience and psychopharmacology chapters are particularly good.

Succinct and thoughtfully designed with the information really useful for the study. A great book!

This is a piece of fluff not even worth reading on the john. Don't buy this. There is no way this would be useful.

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.

It even fits my lab coat.