Overview
Main description
HERE'S HOW TO EXCEL IN YOUR NEUROLOGY CLERKSHIP AND ON THE USMLE STEP 3
You need exposure to cases to pass the USMLE and shelf exams and that's exactly what this innovative resource offers. Case Files: Neurology presents 55 high-yield clinical cases that each illustrate essential concepts in neurology. Every case includes an extended discussion, definitions of key terms, clinical pearls, and USMLE-style review questions. It's an interactive learning system that helps you learn instead of just memorize.
Learn in the context of real cases, instead of just memorizing with:
- 55 neurology cases most likely to be tested on the clerkship exam
- Clinical pearls highlight key points
- Primer on how to approach the patient
- USMLE-style comprehension questions with each case
Table of contents
Case Files: NeurologySection 1: Approach to NeurologySection 2: 55 cases covering:1. Movement Disorders2. Physical Injury3. Cerebrovascular Disorders4. Epilepsy5. Headache6. Degenerative Diseases7. Demyelineating Diseases8. Infectious Diseases9. Cranial Nerve Disorders10. Peripheral11. Pediatric Neurology12. Neuro-oncologySection 3: Listing of Cases by Topic and Alphabetically
Author comments
Eugene C. Toy, MD (series editor) 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. He also oversees the ob/gyn clerkship there and is actively involved in teaching medical students.
Ericka P. Simpson, MD is Co-Director, MDA Neuromuscular Clinic in the Department of Neurology, The Methodist Hospital-Houston Neurological Institute in Houston, Texas.
Ron Tintner, MD, David Rosenfield, MD, and Milvia Pleitez, MD, are all faculty in the Department of Neurology, The Methodist Hospital-Houston Neurological Institute in Houston, Texas.
