First aid for the obstetrics & gynecology clerkship / [edited by] Matthew S. Kaufman, Latha G. Stead.

9780071634199 (pbk. : alk. paper)

3rd ed.

New York : McGraw-Hill Professional, c2011.

xv, 400 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Includes index.

"<b>The obstetrics and gynecology clerkship survival guide from the publishers of First Aid for theUSMLE Step 1</b>This powerful review for the obstetrics and gynecology clerkship provides medical students taking required rotations with a single, concise, high-yield resource for excelling onthe boards and wards. Hundreds of high-yield facts based on the clerkship's corecompetencies review everything students need to know for the clerkship. Margin noteshighlight common exam and "pimp" questions to really help students shine. New to this edition, mini-cases are integrated throughout to give a clinical "face" to disease discussions. Four new chapters cover twinning, cervical dysplasia/HPV vaccine, breast disease, and women's health maintenance. A section of "classifieds" include scholarship and award opportunities. Features<ul><li>High-yield yet comprehensive review of the most essential topics focuses study <li>NEW integrated mini-cases add clinical relevance and prepare students for questions they will see on the exam<li>Includes 4 NEW chapters<li>Exam tips and wards tips help students shine on the shelf exam and impress attendings<li>Written by students who aced the clerkship and based on the clerkship's core competencies<li>Edited and reviewed by ob/gyn faculty</ul><b>Content you need to excel on the clerkship:</b>Section I. Tips for the Ob/Gyn Clerkship;Section II. High-Yield Facts in Obstetrics;Normal Anatomy, Diagnosis of Pregnancy,Physiology of Pregnancy,Antepartum,Intrapartum,Postpartum,Medical Conditions in Pregnancy,Complications of Pregnancy,Infections in Pregnancy,Twins,Abortions and Fetal Demise,Ectopic Pregnancy,Section III. High-Yield Facts in Gynecology;Contraception,Menstruation,Premenstrual Syndrome/Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder,Infertility,Amenorrhea,Hyperandrogenism,Hyperprolactemia/Galactorrhea,Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,Pelvic Pain,Endometriosis/Adenomyosis,Cervical Dysplasia/HPV Vaccine,Cervical Cancer,Endometrial Cancer,Ovarian Cancer,Vulvar Dysplasia and Cancer,Vulvar Dystrophies,Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia,Sexually Transmitted Infections/Vaginitis,Breast Disease,Womens' Health Maintenance,Menopause,Pelvic Relaxation,Urinary Incontinence,Section IV. Classified,Opportunities for Medical Students,Web sites of Interest"--Provided by publisher.

English

December 13, 2010

Machine generated contents note: Section I. Tips for the Ob/Gyn ClerkshipSection II. High-Yield Facts in Obstetrics 1. Normal Anatomy 2. Diagnosis of Pregnancy 3. Physiology of Pregnancy 4. Antepartum 5. Intrapartum 6. Postpartum 7. Medical Conditions in Pregnancy 8. Complications of Pregnancy 9. Infections in Pregnancy 10. Twins 11. Abortions and Fetal Demise 12. Ectopic PregnancySection III. High-Yield Facts in Gynecology 13. Contraception 14. Menstruation 15. Premenstrual Syndrome/Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder 16. Infertility17. Amenorrhea 18. Hyperandrogenism 19. Hyperprolactemia/Galactorrhea 20. Abnormal Uterine Bleeding 21. Pelvic Pain 22. Endometriosis/Adenomyosis 23. Cervical Dysplasia/HPV Vaccine 24. Cervical Cancer 25. Endometrial Cancer 26. Ovarian Cancer 27. Vulvar Dysplasia and Cancer 28. Vulvar Dystrophies 29. Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia 30. Sexually Transmitted Infections/Vaginitis 31. Breast Disease 32. Womens' Health Maintenance 33. Menopause 34. Pelvic Relaxation 35. Urinary IncontinenceSection IV. Classified "Opportunities for Medical Students" Web sites of Interest Index.