Rapid Review Pathology: With STUDENT CONSULT Online Access, 3e [Paperback]

Edward F. Goljan (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0323068626 | ISBN-13: 978-0323068628 | Publication Date: August 17, 2009 | Edition: 3

Get the most from your study time...and experience a realistic USMLE simulation! Rapid Review Pathology, by Edward F. Goljan, MD, makes it easy for you to master all of the pathology material covered on the USMLET Step 1 Exam. It combines an outline-format review of key concepts with over 400 hundred USMLE-style practice questions - online - that give you all the practice you need to succeed!

Book

• Outline format: Concise, high-yield subject matter is presented in a study-friendly format.

• High-yield margin notes: Key content that is most likely to appear on the exam is reinforced in the margin notes.

• Visual elements: Full-color photographs are utilized to enhance your study and recognition of key pathology images. Abundant two-color schematics and summary tables enhance your study experience.

• Two-color design: Colored text and headings make studying more efficient and pleasing.

New! Online Study and Testing Tool

• 437 USMLE Step 1-type MCQs: Clinically oriented, multiple-choice questions that mimic the current USMLE format, including high-yield images and complete rationales for all answer options.
• Online benefits: New review and testing tool delivered via the USMLE Consult platform, the most realistic USMLE review product on the market. Online feedback includes results analyzed to the subtopic level (discipline and organ system).
• Test mode: Create a test from a random mix of questions or by subject or keyword using the timed test mode. USMLE Consult simulates the actual test-taking experience using NBME's FRED interface, including style and level of difficulty of the questions and timing information. Detailed feedback and analysis shows your strengths and weaknesses and allows for more focused study.
• Practice mode: Create a test from randomized question sets or by subject or keyword for a dynamic study session. The practice mode features unlimited attempts at each question, instant feedback, complete rationales for all answer options, and a detailed progress report.
• Online access: Online access allows you to study from an internet-enabled computer wherever and whenever it is convenient. This access is activated through registration on www.studentconsult.com with the pin code printed inside the front cover.

Student Consult

• Full online access: You can access the complete text and illustrations of this book on www.studentconsult.com.
• Free content: An interactive community center with a wealth of additional valuable resources is available.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Each chapter is packed with information. As well as the bullet-point formatted text, the authors frequently use non-fussy, two-tone tables to provide more in-depth information on single topics...In conclusion, this book is a 'high-yield', 'rapid review' of pathology packed with information in a well-presented, concise format. I would recommend it to final year students or junior doctors as a revision tool." The Bulletin, October 2010

 

Book Description

Include a full rationale that lets you know why every possible answer is right or wrong --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 656 pages
• Publisher: Mosby; 3 edition (August 17, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0323068626
• ISBN-13: 978-0323068628
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (111 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #60,620 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

An Elsevier Author, Dr. Edward Goljan serves as Professor and Chair of Pathology at Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences. He is a renowned lecturer and well-published author who has won a number of awards, including the Distinguished Service Ward in Pathology from the Oklahoma State Osteopathic Society, the Gender Equity Award from the American Medical Women's Association at OSU-COM. He has also been honored for teaching excellence by various institutions including Oral Roberts University and OSU-COM.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

32 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Haven't touched my BRS pathology since I got this, February 5, 2007

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Dark Lord of the Sith - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rapid Review Pathology: With STUDENT CONSULT Online Access, 2e (Paperback)

If you have the old edition, strongly consider upgrading. There are tons of color images and clinical correlations. I love the way Goljan integrates concepts. For example, he'll mention something you learned in biochem and give you a brief reminder of the concept (sometimes with a little diagram) or he'll mention a drug or a vitamin and he'll remind you about the mechanisms. He even ties in a little anatomy every once in a while. It does make it take a little longer than the equivalent BRS chapter, but I feel like I remember it a lot better. I also feel like things are starting to fit together from all of the different subjects now. Also, there are high yield notes in the margins. You can run through them very quickly before an exam. You're guaranteed to get some questions right just from those margin notes. I'm using this now for class, but when I review for the boards, I know the high yield margin notes, clinical correlation boxes, and the charts will help with a quick review. I owned the last edition and bought this one because of the great updates. It was well worth spending the money.

67 of 78 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars RR vs. BRS, March 22, 2007

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Apoptosis - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rapid Review Pathology: With STUDENT CONSULT Online Access, 2e (Paperback)

First of all, I should say frankly, that I like review books from "Robbins" family - "Pocket Companion to Robbins & Cotran PBD" and "Robbins & Cotran Review of Pathology" - more than either "BRS Pathology" or "Rapid Review: Pathology"; on the other hand, if this combo is too much for you, then you should make your choice between BRS and RR; I think that both these books are mandatory if you want to be well prepared for step 1, but, again, this couldn't be an option for many people - they are forced to read either BRS or RR and have a big question - which one is better? my answer is - pick RR - you will not be disappointed.
OK, what do you like in BRS?
Do you like that there are glaring omissions of many high yield topics and you'll be unable to answer many questions on your USMLE step 1? or, maybe, do you like, that BRS has no explanations of mechanisms of pathophysiology - the flesh and bone of the USMLE step 1 - and you'll be forced to cram without understanding?
RR is much more complete and comprehensive; it ellegantly describes pathogenesis, leaving no stone unturned; this book even contains excellent integrated topics from other subjects - for example, concise and very high yield acid-base chapter.
Do you like that in BRS there are boring lengthy descriptions of gross and microscopic pathology, without any picture of what is desribed?
In RR you can find numerous full color slides and drawings, mostly, from "Robbins" - remember, that on your step 1 you'll get many pathology MCQs with accompanying pictures.
Or, do you like, that MCQs in BRS are too easy and not like those on the actual exam?
RR contains many USMLE-ish MCQs and even more - online.
BRS is oversimplified - you'll be reading mostly the stuff you already know, so, you wouldn't need much effort - that's why it's more easy to read BRS than RR - but don't be tempted by comfortable reading - RR will make your performance on the USMLE step 1 much better, than BRS.

45 of 52 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Very Difficult to Read, March 11, 2007

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Bobby Bobs (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rapid Review Pathology: With STUDENT CONSULT Online Access, 2e (Paperback)

I've read through BRS Pathology many times, but I decided to give RR Pathology a try after hearing all the praise. I went through half of it so far and frankly I don't like it. I find it very difficult to read mainly because of its poor structure. It has improved over the first edition, but it still feels like a plethora of detail without any flow. Granted, there is quite alot of information that you won't find in the other books and it does integrate physiology better. But I really think there's too much detail and redundancy which makes it a less efficient source. After reading each chapter, I found it hard to retain alot of the detail.

My advice is, stick with the book that you feel most comfortable with and could easily master. Many students have done extremely well using BRS.

But most importantly, don't change books! If you know your first source well, don't jump to another thinking you'll have more knowledge. Most of the time, it will just confuse you more like this book did to me. Good luck.