First aid for the basic sciences.

Zero-in on what you must know to excel in medical school and ace your course exams and the USMLE!From the authors of First Aid for the® USMLE Step 1 comes this comprehenisve summary of essential basic science organ systems covered in the first two years of medical school. It provides the background you need before reviewing for the board and distills important course material down to easily understood parts.Features:Emphasizes the major basic science concepts taught in medical schoolCovers the high-yield topics and facts tested on the USMLEProvides a practical framework for learning basic sciences by organ systemWritten by top students who aced their exams and the USMLEOrganized in the same manor as First Aid for the® USMLE Step 1 to facilitate cross-studyPacked with hundreds of full-color images and tablesGreat for PBL and integrated curriculaUse in conjunction with First Aid for the® Basic Sciences: General Principles for a complete review of basic science covered in the first two years of medical school.

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