55 clinical scenarios with 1-3 open-ended questions, but weaving basic science concepts in the clinical scenario Case explanations are broken up into a) summary, b) discrete answer, c) short discussion USMLE-style comprehension questions for each case 3-5 page section will expand on the basic science concepts including definitions and pathophysiology 3-5 Multiple Choice USMLE-style questions reinforce key concepts in each case "KEY POINTS" at the end of each chapter enable students to study before exams Eugene C. Toy, MD Assistant Course Director & Clerkship Director Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology University of Texas'Houston Medical School Director of Ultrasound Christus St. Joseph Ob/Gyn Residency Program Houston, TX TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Section I: Applying Basic Sciences to Clinical Situations Approach to Learning Approach to Disease Approach to Reading Section II: 50 Cases arranged by system Cases 1-5 Upper Extremity Cases 6-9 Lower Extremity (move inguinal to abd) Cases 10-15 Thorax Cases 16-22 Abdomen Cases 23-24 Retroperitoneum, Posterior abdominal wall Cases 25-30 Perineum and Pelvis Cases 31-33 Nervous system Cases 34-37 Head and neck Cases 38-49 Face and scalp Section III: Listing of cases By System By Alphabetal Order
