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BRS Physiology (Board Review Series)

BRS Physiology (Board Review Series)
By Linda S Costanzo

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Thoroughly updated for its Fourth Edition, BRS Physiology is an excellent aid for students preparing for the USMLE Step 1. The book concisely reviews key physiological principles and includes clinical correlations throughout to emphasize connections between basic physiology and clinical medicine. Numerous illustrations, tables, and flow charts help students visualize material quickly and aid in long-term retention. End-of-chapter USMLE-style questions and a comprehensive end-of-book exam test the student's problem-solving skills, and clearly explained answers guide the student through the correct steps in reasoning. This edition features increased coverage of pathophysiology, new questions, and a new two-color design and artwork.

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #1868 in Books
  • Published on: 2006-07-01
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 352 pages

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A must have resource for all medical students!5
This book is an excellent resource for persons both entering their first year course in Medical Physiology and for those second-year medical students preparing for USMLE Step 1. A concise, yet detailed text which emphasizes quite clearly the basic principles of Physiology. I am lucky to have had the author, Dr. Costanzo, as a professor and my current advisor. However, having her review text is the next big thing! Detailed pictures and powerful tables and diagrams handsomely supplement her student-oriented presentation style of information. A particularly well written section concerning Renal Acid-Base Physiology, which is Dr. Costanzo's specialty. Any medical student or person taking a Physiology course will not lose a dime by purchasing this book... It is well worth it, believe me! :)

A Superb Summary of Medical Physiology5
This book contains a large amount of high-yield information. It goes systematically through all major systems (i.e cell, CV, Renal, Respiratory, Endocrine, GI, and Neuro). Easy to read and comprehend with some great test questions. Perfect study aid to supplement your main textbook in your physiology course. And, of course, a great review for the Boards.

an excellent review for the USMLE step 15
I was so happy with this book that I didn't even bother looking for any of its competitors. It can be studied in its entirety within about three days, and it covers everything necessary, and in just enough depth, to understand and answer physiology-based questions on the USMLE step 1, without going into extraneous detail. The charts and diagrams are excellent and look very similar to those that appear on the actual exam.

The emphasis in this book is on concepts, not equations, which is also mirrored in the USMLE exam. (I didn't have to calculate any equations during my USMLE step 1 exam three days ago: no Fick equation, no water balance, no mean arterial pressure, etc...)

The multiple choice questions at the end of each section and the comprehensive exam at the end of the book are also excellent and roughly reflect the content and style of the USMLE step 1 exam.