First Aid for the Match, Fourth Edition


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REAL-WORLD, RELEVANT ANSWERS TO ALL YOUR MATCH QUESTIONS More application and interview tips for each specialty Get the match you want What to do if you don't match Personal statements and CVs that worked Frequently asked interview questions (and good answers) Winning tips from students who matched with top programs Latest trends in specialties THE SUPPORT YOU NEED TO GET THE MATCH YOU WANT Select the right program Stay cool and do it right with step-by-step directions Avoid costly interview mistakes Get the inside scoop on Match Day Utilize tips designed for your specific situation Zero-in on your goals




First Aid for the Psychiatry Clerkship, Fourth Edition


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The #1-selling psychiatry clerkship book provides just what you need to deliver a strong performance on the psychiatry clerkship and earn honors on the shelf exam. Completely revised to reflect new DSM-5 criteria, First Aid for the Psychiatry Clerkship: Fourth Edition is your high-yield insider's guide to the psychiatry rotation, and gives you the core information you need to impress on the wards and earn honors on the clerkship exam. Peppered with mnemonics, ward tips, exam tips, and integrated mini-cases, the fourth edition of this best-selling book focuses on helping you hone in on, and remember, the most important concepts for the clerkship and the exam.




First Aid for the Match: Insider Advice from Students and Residency Directors


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The purpose of FIRST AID FOR THE MATCH is to help medical students effectively and efficiently navigate the often complex residency application process. It is designed to help students make the most of their limited time, money, and energy. In the spirit of FIRST AID FOR THE USMLE STEP 1, this book is a student-to-student guide that draws on the advice and experiences of medical students who have successfully gone through the Match and are now training in the programs of their choice.




The First Aid Companion for Dogs & Cats


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Provides a directory of first-aid and emergency procedures for cats and dogs, covering everything from identifying a problem and performing CPR to administering a pill and follow-up care.




First Aid for the Psychiatry Clerkship, Fifth Edition


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EXCEL ON ROTATION, IMPRESS ON THE WARDS, AND SCORE YOUR HIGHEST ON THE PSYCHIATRY CLERKSHIP AND SHELF EXAMS WITH THIS BESTSELLING STUDENT-TO-STUDENT REVIEW•Benefit from the wisdom of experienced clerkship faculty and residents •Mini-cases highlight classic patient presentations and frequently tested cases•A complete chapter on How to Succeed on the Psychiatry Clerkship provides a blueprint for exam success•Mnemonics, ward tips, mini-cases, diagrams, tables, and more provide a clear, realistic look at what to expect on exam day•Strong clinical emphasis guides you in the diagnosis and treatment of many problems seen by psychiatrists•Highlights all the important topics and provides a clear, concise review of psychiatry•Valuable discussion of medications and side effects •Everything you need to understand the differential diagnosisA STUDENT-TO-STUDENT GUIDE




First Aid for the Basic Sciences, General Principles, Third Edition


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Comprehensive, single-source coverage of the entire first year of medical school! First Aid for the Basic Sciences: General Principles, Third Edition provides readers with a solid understanding of the basic science principles with which all medical students must be familiar. Delivering a comprehensive single-source review of the entire first year of medical school, the book assumes little prior knowledge, and includes important background material most other reviews leave out. Delivers comprehensive single-source coverage of the entire first year of medical school written in easy-to-understand, non-technical language. • An essential companion during your first two years of medical school • Includes important foundational content most other reviews leave out • Focuses on the high-yield topics and facts tested on the USMLE Step 1 • Enhanced by full-color images, learning aids, tables, and concise text to streamline your study and help you excel in coursework and on the USMLE Step 1 • Provides a complete framework for understanding biochemistry, microbiology, immunology, pathology, pharmacology, and public health sciences • Mirrors the table of contents of First Aid for the USMLE Step 1 to facilitate side-by-side study • Written by students who aced the USMLE and reviewed by top faculty




First Aid for the USMLE Step 2 CS, Fourth Edition


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Trust the #1 selling USMLE Step 2 CS review book for the most thorough, score-boosting exam preparation possible! A Doody's Core Title for 2011! The best USMLE Step 2 CS review got just got even better! The third edition of First Aid for the USMLE Step 2 CS has been updated based on feedback from US and international medical student test takers. This student-to-student guide thoroughly prepares you for frequently tested cases, including telephone exams, to ensure CS success. 40 full-length practice cases that simulate the real exam – including all new pediatric and telephone interviews as well as suggested closing statements for each case A revised and expanded set of minicases representing common complaints designed to help you rapidly develop a set of differential diagnoses Time management advice to maximize your clinical encounters Step-by-step strategies for interacting with standardized patients, including “difficult patients” Detailed descriptions of high-yield physical exam maneuvers that will win you points without costing time Proven study and exam strategies from students who passed




Back to Basics


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Anyone who wants to learn basic living skills--and enjoy a healthier, greener, and more self-sufficient lifestyle--need look no further than this eminently useful guide that features hundreds of projects and old-fashioned fun. Full-color and b&w photographs throughout.




Get The Residency


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In the tough competition for residency positions, how can you stand out?Get the Residency: ASHP’s Guide to Residency Interviews and Preparation can help. You’ll get tips, a long-term plan, and answers to your questions, including: When do I start planning my residency strategy—and how How can I set up a timeline and task list to keep myself on target for success? How can I ace the interview process? What should I have in my portfolio? What happens if I don’t make the match? Plus, get late breaking information you can’t get in any other book on the Pharmacy Online Residency Centralized Application Service (PhORCAS) and the Post-Match Dynamic List.The authors of Get the Residency put together a course at Nova Southeastern University College of Pharmacy that has helped their students achieve an 83 percent residency acceptance rate, against the national average of 60 percent in the most recent match. Now, Joshua Caballero, PharmD, BCPP; Kevin A. Clauson, PharmD; and Sandra Benavides, PharmD, along with faculty and clinicians across the country, share their effective techniques with you. They offer candid advice, guidance, and warnings that will be directly applicable to your hunt for a post graduate residency or fellowship and will stay with you as your career grows. You can begin using this as a guide as early as your first year, or as soon as you are ready to begin the residency application process. Let their experience and understanding of the process guide you through each step toward your professional future.




Head First C#


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What will you learn from this book? Dive into C# and create apps, user interfaces, games, and more using this fun and highly visual introduction to C#, .NET Core, and Visual Studio. With this completely updated guide, which covers C# 8.0 and Visual Studio 2019, beginning programmers like you will build a fully functional game in the opening chapter. Then you'll learn how to use classes and object-oriented programming, create 3D games in Unity, and query data with LINQ. And you'll do it all by solving puzzles, doing hands-on exercises, and building real-world applications. By the time you're done, you'll be a solid C# programmer--and you'll have a great time along the way! What's so special about this book? Based on the latest research in cognitive science and learning theory, Head First C# uses a visually rich format to engage your mind rather than a text-heavy approach that puts you to sleep. Why waste your time struggling with new concepts? This multisensory learning experience is designed for the way your brain really works.