Overview
Main description
More than 50 clinical cases help you excel in pharmacology courses and the USMLE Step 1
The Case Files series is an award-winning learning system proven to improve exam scores. This series helps you to learn in the context of real patients instead of simply memorizing. Case Files: Pharmacology: Second Edition presents 55 clinical cases with open-ended questions which weave basic science concepts into the clinical scenario. Each case includes an extended discussion (including definitions and a pathophysiology discussion), key points, and 3-5 USMLE-style comprehension questions. The authors are experienced teachers from the University of Texas-Houston Medical School in Houston, Texas.
Table of contents
Case Files: Pharmacology: Second EditionSection I: Applying Basic Sciences to Clinical Situations- Approach to Learning
- Approach to Disease
- Approach to Reading Section II: Clinical Cases
Section III: Listing of cases - By System
- By Alphabetical Order
Author comments
Eugene C. Toy, MD is a dual certified family physician and ob/gyn and is Academic Chief and Program Director for the Obstetrics and Gynecology residency at The Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas, where he is also actively involved in teaching medical students. He also oversees the ob/gyn clerkship at Christus-St. Joseph Hospital.
Gary C. Rosenfeld, PhD is Professor, Department of Integrative Biology and Pharmacology, and Assistant Dean for Educational Programs at The University of Texas-Houston Medical School in Houston, Texas.
David S. Loose, PhD is Associate Professor in the Department of Integrative Biology and Pharmacology at The University of Texas-Houston Medical School in Houston, Texas.
Donald A. Briscoe, MD is Director of the Family Medicine Residency Program sponsored by The Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas.
