Case Files Internal Medicine, 4th Ed., 60 High Yield Cases for USMLE Step 1 Shelf Exams, LANGE, McGraw-Hill Medical app for iPhone and iPad

REAL-LIFE CASES FOR THE INTERNAL MEDICINE CLERKSHIP AND THE SHELF EXAM

You need exposure to high-yield cases to excel in the internal medicine clerkship and on the shelf exam. Case Files: Internal Medicine presents 60 real-life cases that illustrated essential concepts in this area of medicine. Each case includes a complete discussion, clinical pearls, references, definitions of key terms, and USMLE-style review questions. With this system, youll learn in the context of real patients, rather than merely memorize facts.
•60 cases with USMLE-style questions help you master core competencies to excel in the clerkship and ace the shelf exam
•Clinical pearls highlight key points
•Primer teaches you how to approach clinical problems
•Proven learning system maximizes your shelf exam scores

This free application includes 1 sample case study from the 60 that are available through an in-app purchase of $29.99 of Case Files Internal Medicine, Fourth Edition. The 60 high-yield cases in Internal Medicine will help you excel on the clerkship and improve your shelf-exam score.

Each case has been designed for the iPad and iPhone/iPod with interactive features. With this system, you will learn in the medical context of real patients, rather than merely memorizing facts.
•60 clinical cases, each with USMLE-style questions
•Clinical pearls that highlight key concepts
•Primer on how to approach clinical problems and think like a doctor
•Proven learning system that improves shelf-exam scores

iPhone, iPod, and iPad App Features:
•Highlight key concepts while studying
•Study/Exam/Bookmark modes are available for USMLE-style review questions.
•In the Study mode, check the answers as you tackle the questions.
•In the Exam mode, time yourself and review the answers after the time is up.
•In the Bookmark mode, review only the questions you have flagged for further study.
•File away correctly answered questions after each practice quiz.
•Choose the number of questions in each practice quiz: 25, 50, 75, 100, 150, or all.
•Opt to include questions from previous quizzes.
•Learn further from interactive questions at the end of each case, with explanations.
•Sort cases by name or by case number.
•Take down notes using the Notes section for each case.
•Study in horizontal or vertical mode on the iPhone and the iPad.
•Store quiz scores to track your progress.

App Contents:

Section I: How to Approach Clinical Problems
•Part 1. Approach to the Patient
•Part 2. Approach to Clinical Problem Solving
•Part 3: Approach to Reading

Section III: Clinical Cases: 60 Case Scenarios
•Listing by Case Number
•Listing by Disorder

Each case includes the following sections:
Case Description
•Answers to
•Approach to
•Clinical Pearls
•Case Questions and Answers
•References

About the Authors

Eugene C. Toy, MD is a dual certified family physician and ob/gyn. He is the John S. Dunn Senior Academic Chair and Program Director of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program; Vice Chair of Academic Affairs in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at The Methodist Hospital--Houston; Clerkship Director and Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at The University of Texas--Houston Medical School (Houston, Texas).

John T. Patlan, Jr., MD is Assistant Professor, General Internal Medicine, at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas.

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