Step-Up to USMLE Step 2 (Step-Up Series) [Paperback]

Jonathan P. Van Kleunen MD (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 17, 2005 | ISBN-10: 0781757924 | ISBN-13: 978-0781757928 | Edition: 1

This new Step-Up Series volume is a high-yield, systems-based, outline-format review of commonly tested USMLE Step 2 material, including internal medicine subspecialties, required clerkship specialties, and important topics in medical practice. The user-friendly format, with numerous tables, illustrations, and flow charts, allows quick review of a vast body of facts.

Coverage of each disorder includes cause, risk factors, history, physical examination, lab studies/radiology, treatment, and complications. "Quick Hit" marginalia highlight facts likely to be tested. "Next Step" marginalia indicate what the clinician must do next after making a diagnosis. A full-color section illustrates classic presentations of dermatologic and other disorders.

Product Details

• Paperback: 416 pages
• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 1 edition (June 17, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0781757924
• ISBN-13: 978-0781757928
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #831,258 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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29 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars plain ordinary book, January 25, 2006

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C. PingHao - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Step-Up to USMLE Step 2 (Step-Up Series) (Paperback)

i've been a big fan of step up series since the day i studied for step 1. so when comes to step 2 preparation, i have no doubt that this is one of the books that i decide to purchase off the local bookstore. i found out the information presented in this book is okay for broad knowledge and general understanding. when comes to specfic disease management, the book lists many tests under that disease and u have no idea what would be the best initial diagnostic step/or even best management for that particular disease. the book also contains numerous typos and careless mistakes that could be lethal had this book been your only primary study resource. overall, i strongly recommend this book to be used only when u have read blueprint series and decided to gain an overall perspective of what the common dzs are portrayed.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not a good review book!, April 5, 2011

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umair g (CA, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Step-Up to USMLE Step 2 (Step-Up Series) (Paperback)

While studying for my Step 2, I tried to use every resource I had to ace this exam. Step-Up is not a book I'd recommend.

While I did finish this book from cover to cover (when I start something I must finish it), it only covered absolute BASIC medical knowledge. I don't think I gained anything from studying this book except for reinforcing my knowledge from Step 1 studying.

This book skips a lot of important information covered in Crush for Step 2 which is why I do not recommend this book to anyone preparing for their Step 2. Spend your money on USMLE World Qbank and Kaplan Qbank, both are more precise and detailed as to what is asked for this exam.

Good luck to all you future doc's!

1 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars excellent, May 8, 2008

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Ahmed Galal "ahmed galal" (usa) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Step-Up to USMLE Step 2 (Step-Up Series) (Paperback)

this seller is excellent with respectable behavior as the book is very clean and arrived in a reasonable time .
thanks a lot and i recommend everyone to buy from him