Schwartz' Principles of Surgery: Self-Assessment and Board Review, Eighth Edition (PRETEST PRINCIPLES OF SURGERY) [Paperback]

F. Brunicardi (Author), Dana Anderson (Author), Timothy Billiar (Author), David Dunn (Author), John Hunter (Author), Raphael E. Pollock (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0071446877 | ISBN-13: 978-0071446877 | Publication Date: October 20, 2006 | Edition: 8

The new edition of Schwartz's Principles of Surgery has become the text of choice for all surgeons and residents. And now, a self-assessment and board review book has been developed to accompany the field's new classic. Featuring more than 1400 questions complete with answers and rationales, this is not a review of Schwartz's Principles of Surgery, but a comprehensive review supported by the content from the main text.

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About the Author

F. Charles Brunicardi, MD is affiliated with the Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine

Dana K. Anderson, MD is affiliated with the Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Timothy R. Billiar, MD is affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

David L. Dunn, MD, PhD is affiliated with the University of Minnesota Medical School

John G. Hunter, MD, FACS is affiliated with the Department of Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University

Raphael E. Pollack, MD, PhD, FACS is affiliated with The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional; 8 edition (October 20, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071446877
• ISBN-13: 978-0071446877
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.7 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #889,366 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Board recertification, December 12, 2009

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This review is from: Schwartz' Principles of Surgery: Self-Assessment and Board Review, Eighth Edition (PRETEST PRINCIPLES OF SURGERY) (Paperback)

This was an easy, inexpensive review for the ABS recertification exam. The format of the questions is similar to those on the exam. Having the critiques on the same page as the questions makes it easy to read. I also went through SESAP. The SESAP format was more cumbersome. The questions and critiques are separated and the question format was more complex than the exam. The only drawback to the Schwartz review, is the lack of a critical care section. Good luck on your exam!

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent self testing, August 11, 2009

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A. Bhattacharyya (Rockville, MD, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Schwartz' Principles of Surgery: Self-Assessment and Board Review, Eighth Edition (PRETEST PRINCIPLES OF SURGERY) (Paperback)

This self assessment edition is a much more improved version over the previous one. The solutions/answers are given next to the quiz page and that saves a lot of time while one is going through a list of questions and wants to know the answer after each ( no need to turn all the pages and go to the end of the book to find the relevant answers). Overall the presentation is good and handy. The contents are as good as ever.

5.0 out of 5 stars Cogent and comprehensive self-assessment tool, December 20, 2007

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Hamilton Bailey "hamilton bailey" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Schwartz' Principles of Surgery: Self-Assessment and Board Review, Eighth Edition (PRETEST PRINCIPLES OF SURGERY) (Paperback)

This book is a good tool for self assessment. The explanations to the answers add to your understanding of the subject. Gives key tables at the end of a chapter. On the whole an excellent resource for the ABSITE exam and the general surgery written boards.