General Surgery Examination and Board Review

About the Author Robert B. Lim, MD (Bethesda, MD) is an assistant professor of surgery at the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences.Daniel B. Jones, MD (Boston, MA) is a professor of surgery at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Product Description The best cases, the best questions, the best review for the General Surgery boards and ABSITEGeneral Surgery Examination and Board Review is the perfect way to prepare for General Surgery certification exams.  Covering the full range of exam topics, this high-yield review features an effective case-based approach that sharpens clinical decision-making skills and gives the content real-world relevancy.  Each of the more than 100 chapters opens with a clinical case and is followed by Q&A related to that particular case. You also get detailed evidenced-based answer explanations and references to facilitate more in-depth study.  Features: Topics mirror the exam blueprint to ensure you are studying the most relevant material possible Enables you to incorporate the proven benefits of case-based review into general surgery board review An essential resource for general surgery residents as well as practicing surgeons preparing for recertification; medical  students aiming for high honors will also find the content invaluable during their surgery rotation More than 700 questions all with detailed answer explanations Includes chapters on timely topics such as ethical/legal issue, robotic-assisted surgery, end of life care, and surgical nutrition Coverage reflects the very latest clinical advances so you can incorporate this information into your exam preparation or daily practice