Mark Hormann

Master all the high-yield information required to pass the pediatrics clerkship and the shelf examFirst Aid for the Pediatrics Clerkship is the all-in-one content resource for acing the pediatrics rotation and shelf exam. This popular guide has been heavily revised with a new and updated focus on the most salient high-yield facts, along with clear background information where needed. Content has been streamlined to include only the most important facts to help you focus on—and learn—critical information.More than 100 supporting photos and illustrationsNew chapters on adolescent medicine and oncologyContent has been thoroughly revised and updated, with notable changes made to the following content areas: newborn, emergency medicine and psychiatryNew illustrations, flow charts, and other visualsMini-cases begin discussions on major disorders to lay a clinical foundation to the presentationSpecial features include specific tips on how to succeed on rotations and on the shelf examAll content has been thoroughly reviewed for accuracy and relevance

Realistic patient cases to help sharpen clinical decision-making skillsThe 60 cases in Case Files Pediatrics feature realistic clinical scenarios designed to help you enhance and hone your clinical decision-making skills. Each case includes an easy-to-understand discussion correlated to key concepts, definitions of key terms, clinical pearls, and Board-style review questions to reinforce learning. The format allows you to review a patient vignette and then explore/examine the case in a contextual, application-based manner. The book is ideal for both quick-access and slow and careful study.

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Ace your shelf exam—and take the next step to a career in medicine!Pediatrics: PreTest® Self-Assessment & Review provides the knowledge and confidence you need succeed on your shelf exam and during your clinical interactions. Filled with prep questions addressing the clerkship's core competencies, it explains both correct and incorrect answers—so you can focus your attention on areas of difficulty and make the very most of your study time.This unbeatable study resource includes updates on the latest treatments and therapies for infants, children, and adolescents, making it an ideal review tool for the pediatric shelf exam and the USMLE Step 2. Reviewed by top-tier students who passed the boards and completed their clerkship, the style and difficulty level of every question match those you’ll see on exam day.•500 USMLE-style questions and answers •Detailed explanations for every answer—right and wrong•Targets what you really need to know for exam success •Thoroughly reviewed by students who aced their clerkship

Sixty high-yield pediatrics cases helps students sharpen their diagnostic and problem-solving skillsThe Case Files series is an award-winning learning system proven to improve shelf-exam scores and clerkship performance. Unlike other books on the market, this series helps students learn in the context of real patients instead of simply memorizing. Case Files Pediatrics teaches students how to improve their diagnostic and problem-solving skills as they work through sixty high-yield clinical cases. Each case includes a complete discussion, clinical pearls, references, and USMLE-style review questions with answers. The fifth edition has been updated to include a new Case Correlations feature which highlights differential diagnosis and related cases in the book.Updated to reflect the most current high-yield clerkship topics and the latest in medical management and treatment