Customer Reviews

Rush University Medical Center Review of Surgery, 4e

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I used this book ten years ago to study for the ABSITE was very pleased. I am very disappointed with the current edition. There are many typographical errors suggesting poor editing. The question and answer format is very difficult to figure out if they are looking for one or more answers. I would recommend the book as a very basic guide to get used to taking a test but I would no longer hold it as an authority. Many answers will require extensive cross referencing to validate.

good review for absite because the questions are harder. do not really appreciate the multiple choice questions that have more than one answer correct. great explanation of answers, both right and wrong ones, using pertinent information assumed in the question. best way to use this as a younger resident is to read and gain valuable information, especially in the earlier questions of each chapter, rather than bogging yourself down with trying to answer the multiple-multiple more than one answer correct questions.

MCQ format
Needs longer time to go through
Not for last few weeks cramming

Although the format of the questions is different than the Absite, the info is great. Tough questions with plenty of info to keep you busy. Aim to finish this book before the Absite and you'll be well-prepared (at least for the lower levels).

amazing and to the point of basic and general surgery topics that can be reviewed befor the written exam.

It covers all essential chapters in surgery,in a systemaic way from the basic scinces to the sub-speciality.
i used this book for reviewing for my board exam. and i passed with a real v.good score.

i did not recive the book till now 2 months since i asked for it i dont now what is the problem and no one even calling or emailing me to ask or to tell me where is my books?