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Passing the General Surgery Oral Board Exam

von: Marc A. Neff
79,99 €
Verlag:	Springer
Format:	PDF
Veröffentl.:	08.06.2006
ISBN/EAN:	9780387318219
Sprache:	englisch
Anzahl Seiten:	162

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Beschreibungen

Titelbeschreibung

Dr. Neff writes in the preface, "I thought about what I had done to prepare for the Exam: two review courses, flashcards, a variety of texts. I realized, however, there is no source of information that tells you what the "wrong" answers are…what are the curveballs likely to be thrown at you during the exam." After realizing that he had done all he could have as a student in preparation for the exam, it became apparent  to Dr. Neff that the real problem was that he was merely memorizing material for the exam and not preparing for what will appear. Passing the General Surgery Oral Board Exam offers this to students by not only covering the concepts frequently addressed on the test, but it also includes the "common curveballs and strikeouts" to look out for – the unexpected problem or seemingly benign action (or inaction) that could result in a missed diagnosis or misdiagnosis (and thus in failure to pass the exam).

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Malignancy, General.- Breast—Nipple Discharge.- Breast—DCIS (Ductal Carcinoma In Situ).- Breast—Inflammatory Breast Cancer.- Breast—Invasive Ductal Carcinoma.- Breast—Paget’s Disease.- Colon and Small Bowel—Acute Bowel Ischemia.- Colon and Small Bowel—Colon Cancer.- Colon and Small Bowel—Enterocutaneous Fistula.- Colon and Small Bowel—Hemorrhoids.- Colon and Small Bowel—Incarcerated Hernia.- Colon and Small Bowel—Intestinal Angina.- Colon and Small Bowel—Large Bowel Obstruction.- Colon and Small Bowel—Lower GI Bleeding (LGIB).- Colon and Small Bowel—Perirectal Abscess.- Colon and Small Bowel—Rectal Cancer.- Colon and Small Bowel—RLQ Pain.- Colon and Small Bowel—Ulcerative Colitis.- Endocrine—Carcinoid.- Endocrine—Cushing’s Syndrome.- Endocrine—Hyperthyroidism.- Endocrine—Insulinoma.- Endocrine—Pheochromocytoma.- Endocrine—Primary Aldosteronism.- Endocrine—Neck Mass.- Endocrine—Hyperparathyroidism.- Endocrine—Thyroid Nodule.- Esophagus—Zenker’s Diverticulum.- Esophagus—Achalasia.- Esophagus—Esophageal Cancer.- Esophagus—Esophageal Perforation.- Esophagus—Esophageal Varices.- Esophagus—GERD.- Esophagus—Hiatal Hernia.- Genitourinary—Renal Mass.- Genitourinary—Scrotal Mass.- Hepatobiliary—Gallstone Ileus.- Hepatobiliary—Liver Abscess.- Hepatobiliary—Liver Mass.- Hepatobiliary—Post-cholecystectomy Cholangitis.- Hepatobiliary—Post-cholecystectomy Jaundice.- Pancreas—Acute Pancreatitis.- Pancreas—Chronic Pancreatitis.- Pancreas—Pancreatic Cancer.- Pancreas—Pancreatic Pseudocyst.- Pediatric Surgery—Neonatal Bowel Obstruction.- Pediatric Surgery—Pyloric Stenosis.- Pediatric Surgery—Tracheoesophageal Fistula.- Perioperative Care—Hypotension in the Recovery Room.- PerioperativeCare—Postoperative Fever.- Perioperative Care—Recent MI.- Perioperative Care—Renal Failure.- Skin and Soft Tissue—Melanoma.- Skin and Soft Tissue—Sarcoma.- Skin and Soft Tissue—Skin Cancer (Other than Melanoma).- Stomach and Duodenum—Duodenal Ulcer.- Stomach and Duodenum—Gastric Cancer.- Stomach and Duodenum—Gastric Ulcer.- Stomach and Duodenum—Mallory-Weiss Tear.- Stomach and Duodenum—Upper GI Bleeding.- Thoracic—Empyema.- Thoracic—Lung Cancer.- Trauma and Critical Care—Abdominal Compartment Syndrome (ACS).- Trauma and Critical Care—Colon and Rectal Trauma.- Trauma and Critical Care—Extremity Compartment Syndrome.- Trauma and Critical Care—Duodenal Trauma.- Trauma and Critical Care—GU Trauma.- Trauma and Critical Care—Liver Trauma.- Trauma and Critical Care—Pelvic Fracture.- Trauma and Critical Care—Penetrating Neck Trauma.- Trauma and Critical Care—Pulmonary Embolism.- Trauma and Critical Care—Splenic Trauma.- Trauma and Critical Care—Thoracic Trauma.- Vascular—Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm.- Vascular—Acute Lower Extremity Ischemia.- Vascular—Carotid Stenosis.- Vascular—Chronic Lower Extremity Ischemia.- Vascular—Venous Stasis Ulcer.- Conclusion and Common Curveballs.

Autorenportrait

After passing the General Surgery Oral Board Exam on his second attempt, Marc A. Neff, M.D. saw a need for a textbook that would assist students in preparing entirely for this exam. He realized that merely completing a few review classes, and memorizing text was not enough. Students needed a source that will enable them the caliber to become successful on the Oral Exam. To do this, a textbook would provide them with an outline of "what the wrong answers are," and an outline of the common curveballs. This book was written based on the experience of Dr. Neff and that of numerous colleagues interviewed for the project. This fact is what makes it such an incomparable resource. Dr. Neff is a general surgeon at the Crozer Regional Cancer Center, Upland, PA, USA and has written extensively on _________________.

Back cover copy

We regret to inform you that you were not successful in the Certifying Examination… It was the consensus of your examiners that your performance during the examination was not of the level required for certification.
That’s the way the letter reads if you do not pass the General Surgery Oral Exam. In order to avoid being among the roughly 20% of test takers who receive this letter, it is important to know what to anticipate and how to prepare for this final test that leads to board certification.
Passing the General Surgery Oral Board Exam, compiled by Dr. Marc Neff, helps candidates prepare for the experience in a different way than other review books. In addition to covering concepts frequently addressed on the test, it also alerts you to "common curveballs" and "strikeouts"– the unexpected problems or seemingly benign actions (or inactions) that could result in a missed diagnosis or misdiagnosis, and thus result in failure to pass the exam.

This is the first study guide to expose the potential traps and pitfalls of the General Surgery Oral Board Exam by providing examples of how the questions may be asked and what not to say in response. Designed to be used in conjunction with medical textbooks and other study guides, Passing the General Surgery Oral Board Exam prepares candidates to think on their feet and answer exam questions confidently and accurately.

Sonderbeitrag

Presents a realistic approach to preparing for the exam Provides tips on identifiying the wrong answers Dr. Neff provides one proven sucessful strategy to preparing for the entire exam; competition offers a variety of approaches, giving little credibility to any single one Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Verkaufsargumente

This book fills a key need for residents studying for the General Surgery Oral Board Exam. Since it is written by a candidate who developed his own strategy for effectively preparing for this exam, after failing on his first attempt, the book presents a realistic approach for preparation. Although he spent considerable time studying, Dr. Neff still found himself under prepared for the examination; therefore, in his book, he focuses on the fact that merely completing review courses, flashcards, and a variety of texts is simply not enough. The book offers students a source of information explaining what the "wrong" answers are and prepares them for whatever curveballs likely to be thrown their way.