Overall, this is a useful book for anyone preparing for the surgical clerkship exam or needing review prior to the USMLE. The information is presented concisely and clearly and the questions at the end of each section reinforce the most important information. The addition of new cases and revision of previous cases make it a worthwhile update. 3 Stars.--Doody's Review ServiceThis free application includes 1 sample case study from the 55 that are available through an in-app purchase of $29.99 of Case Files Surgery. The 55 high-yield cases in Surgery 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.55 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 scoresiPhone, iPod, and iPad App Features: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, 100, 150, 200, 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 II: Clinical Cases: 55 Case ScenariosListing by Case NumberListing by Disorder Each case includes the following sections:Case DescriptionoAnswers tooApproach tooClinical PearlsoCase Questions and Answers About the Authors Eugene C. Toy, MD (series editor) is a dual certified family physician and obstetrician-gynecologist and is Academic Chief and Program Director for the Obstetrics and Gynecology residency at The Methodist Hospital/University of TexasHouston Medical School in Houston, Texas. He oversees the ob/gyn clerkship and is actively involved in teaching medical students. Terrence H. Liu, MD is Associate Clinical Professor of Surgery at UCSF School of Medicine. He is also Program Director for the UCSF-East Bay Surgery Residency Program in Oakland, California. Andre R. Campbell, MD is Associate Professor of Clinical Surgery and Endowed Chair of Surgical Education at the UCSF School of Medicine in San Francisco, California.
