BRS Physiology (Board Review Series)
by Linda S. Costanzo
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Author: Linda S. CostanzoEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2006-07-24
ISBN: 0781773113
Number of pages: 352
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
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Book Review: Forget Your Other Textbook
Summary: 5 Stars
Truthfully, you'll get lots of conflicting opinions from med students when it comes to which review books are the best for each course. Everyone has their own favorite, but this is the one book I hear consistently praised by everyone I've met from a wide variety of med schools across the US. Honestly, I'm not sure why this book works so well. The book is pretty short, & there aren't that many review questions with it. In fact, it's pretty cut & dry, but I think it's the straight to the point tone that makes this book great. Phys is a conceptual course, & Dr. Costanzo shows you only what you need to understand why a physiological principle is what it is, & then will build on it with relevant applications. Also, she does a good job of deconstructing all the fun graphs you'll see in your phys course - always the worst part of everyone's phys experience. She makes it bearable, though, especially in the cardiovascular & pulmonary chapters. I thought that some of the disorders discussed in the Renal chapter weren't necessary & made discussion of the topic less straightforward than what is typical of the book, & I do wish there were a chapter for musculoskeletal physiology. These, however, are pretty minor complaints (muscles & bones were pretty minor topics in my phys course, though, I suppose that would be different if we had a larger MS unit). I'd recommend supplementing it with a larger book of review questions (like Guyton's Review), but it's definitely a great place to start learning about phys topics.
Summary of BRS Physiology (Board Review Series)
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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