First Exposure to General Surgery (Lange First Exposure) - Softcover

Jacobs, Danny

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0071441409 ISBN 13: 9780071441407

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional, 2006

Synopsis

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THE INSIDER'S GUIDETO THE GENERAL SURGERY CLERKSHIP

Just what you need for your rotation in general surgery, this unique text puts mastery of the clerkship at your fingertips. Written by doctors who made general surgery their specialty, FIRST EXPOSURE TO GENERAL SURGERY CLERKSHIP is the book they wish they'd had for their GS clerking.

The ideal databank and toolset for your rotation

FIRST EXPOSURE: To GENERAL SURGERY enhances your rotation with:

A compelling profile of the practice of general surgery

Just the right amount of material for your 4-week clerkship

Detailed descriptions of procedures you will see and perform

A focus on important concepts you should learn-not memorization of facts

How-to's for evaluating the surgical patient

Clinically relevant detail on cases you will see

FIRST EXPOSURE SERIESBOOKS PHYSICIANS WISH THEY HAD IN THEIR CLERKSHIPS

Just the right amount of information to read and absorb during your clerkship

An orientation to each specialty and the ways it differs from other specialties

What you can expect to get from your clerkship

Clinically helpful information on the procedures you will see and perform

A breakdown of the "Chief Complaints" you are most likely to encounter, with a table of "Don't-Miss Diagnoses"

Essential information on common diseases and conditions seen in each specialtyAdding value to the clerkship experience-that's what First Exposure is all about.

About this title

Synopsis:

"First Exposure: General Surgery" is the only resource that provide medical students fulfilling their clerkship requirements with coverage focusing solely on the comprehension of key concepts rather than the memorization of facts. This focus on the core competencies of the clerkship curriculum prepares students to master clinical techniques, pass written exams, and answer challenging on-the-spot questions from physician faculty on the wards.

About the Author:

Danny O. Jacobs, MD Professor and Chair of Surgery Duke University Medical Center Durham, North Carolina

About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0071441409
• ISBN 13: 9780071441407
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 432