Description

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LEARN MICROBIOLOGY IN THE CONTEXT OF REAL-LIFE PATIENTS AND PREPARE FOR THE USMLE STEP 1

A Doody's Core Title for 2015

Experience with clinical cases is key to excelling on the USMLE Step 1 and shelf exams, and ultimately to providing patients with competent clinical care. Case Files: Microbiology provides 54 true-to-life cases thatillustrate essential concepts in this field. Each case includes an easy-tounderstand discussion correlated to essential basic science concepts, definitions of key terms, microbiology pearls, and USMLE-style reviewquestions. With Case Files, you'll learn instead of memorize.

• Learn from 54 high-yield cases, each with board-style questions and key-point pearls
• Master complex concepts through clear and concise discussions
• Practice with review questions to reinforce learning
• Polish your approach to clinical problem-solving
• Perfect for medical and dental students preparing for course exams and the Boards

About the Author

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Eugene C. Toy (Houston, TX) is a duel-certified family physician and obstetrician-gynecologist. He is academic director at Methodist Hospital in Houston.