REAL-LIFE CASES FOR THE SURGERY CLERKSHIP You need exposure to high-yield cases to excel in the surgery clerkship and on the shelf exam. Case Files: Surgery presents 56 real-life cases that illustrate essential concepts in surgery. Each case includes a complete discussion clinical pearls references definitions of key terms and USMLE-style review questions. With this system you ll learn in the context of real patients rather then merely memorize facts. 56 high-yield cases each with USMLE-style questions help you master core competencies to excel on the clerkship and ace the shelf exam Clinical pearls highlight key concepts Primer teaches you how to approach clinical problems Proven learning system maximizes your shelf exam scores HERE S WHAT STUDENTS HAVE TO SAY an extremely useful resource. It is a quick read and it serves to cover all the important topics pertaining to surgery at a level appropriate for a third-year medical student or surgical intern. It serves as a good introduction to the basic surgical diseases and their management. -- Jeffrey Feiner Medical Student Buffalo Medical School (reviewing previous edition)