Step-Up to USMLE Step 3 (Step-Up Series) [Paperback]

Jonathan P. Van Kleunen MD (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0781779634 | ISBN-13: 978-0781779630 | Publication Date: October 9, 2008 | Edition: 1 Pap/Psc

This new addition to the Step-Up series uses a case-based format to parallel the manner in which interns learn and the thought processes interns employ when seeing a patient. Each case presentation includes a work-up, diagnosis, and treatment. Each case presentation also includes a discussion of the multiple medical problems possible and the reason why they are or are not a component of the final diagnosis. The content focuses on subjects most commonly tested on the USMLE Step 3. Quick Hits, buzzwords, mnemonics, acronyms, and lists are used throughout the text.

A companion Website will offer the fully searchable text and color photographs.

Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 1 Pap/Psc edition (October 9, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0781779634
• ISBN-13: 978-0781779630
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #476,236 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Have to disagree with a previous reviewer, October 2, 2010

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Roman Zinder (Brooklyn, New York USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Step-Up to USMLE Step 3 (Step-Up Series) (Paperback)

The format of this review book is very unique -- it starts with a clinical case, explains it step by step, goes over the differential diagnosis and explains why other choices from the differential are less likely or entirely wrong. I am sure that some people would not find it as appealing and prefer some other ways of studying, but to say that this book is mediocre???!!! The previous reviewer says that there are much better books out there; I personally think that in addition to this one, the truly good review (not question) books are:

Kaplan Medical USMLE Master the Boards Step 3
First Aid for the USMLE Step 3, Third Edition
Blueprints Computer-Based Case Simulation Review: USMLE Step 3

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not that great, April 11, 2009

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Erich G. Hanel (Illinois, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Step-Up to USMLE Step 3 (Step-Up Series) (Paperback)

Very similar to many of the more standard review products. I did not think it was up to par with the other Step-Up series which are very good. Much better more efficient Step 3 review books out there.