Overview
Maximum Retention—Minimal Time
"Deja Review provides a review of biostatistics, epidemiology, ethics and health care systems in a manner that I have not found in other review books. What I liked best is the versatility ... It's small enough to carry around in my backpack and I can flip to a chapter between classes or during downtime." — Daniel Marcovici, Third Year Medical Student, Tel Aviv University, Sackler School of Medicine
"The format of the book is great. This is a great book for Step 1 and the shelf. It focused on high yield subjects ... I found it useful even to refer to for the psychiatry clerkship." — Sarah Fabiano, Third Year Medical Student, SUNY Update Medical University
"With a well-organized and easily accessible format, this book reviews the major concepts of behavioral science with a particular focus on high yield topics....While this book may be used by students at all levels, it is ideal for those rotating on a psychiatry clerkship and preparing for USMLE....Its ease of use and design set it apart from other books covering individual subjects. 3 Stars."—Doody's Review Service
Deja Review: Behavioral Science boils down your coursework to just the critical concepts you need to know for exam success. This unbeatable guide features a quick-read, two-column "flashcard" Q&A format—specifically designed to help you remember a large amount of pertinent information in the least amount of time. The format allows you to zero in on only the correct answers to promote memory retention and get the most out of your study time. Great for last-minute review of high-yield facts, Deja Review provides a straightforward way for you to assess your strengths and weaknesses so you can excel on your course exams and the USMLE Step 1.
- Active recall questions allow you to understand, not just memorize, the content
- Clinical vignettes at the end of chapters prepare you for board-style questions
- Portable size for study on the go—fits in your white coat pocket
- Bookmark included to guide you through easy-to-use flashcard presentation
Synopsis
Sales Handle This high-yield, rapid-fire Q&A book is written by students for students to help first and second year medical students review behavioral science for their course exams as well as prepare for the USMLE Step 1. About the Book The Deja Review series helps you "Remember what you already know"; the flashcard format helps medical students recall the most important, must-know facts and concepts covered in their course work for behavioral science. This rapid-fire question & answer review book allows students to quickly navigate through the information needed for their course exams and USMLE Step 1. Active recall questions reinforce correct answers to enhance learning - not just passive memorization. Behavioral Science is often a required course in many medical schools, and Psychiatric conditions are heavily covered on USMLE Step 1. Mnemonics and keywords sprinkled throughout the text facilitate focus on core facts, while clinical vignettes at the end of each chapter allow students to reflect on the topic they have just read. This book will publish with seven other basic science books in the Deja Review series, along with USMLE Step1 and USMLE Step 2 review books for a total of 10 new editions in Fall 2010. BBD: 6/18/2010 In-Store Date: 7/1/2010 Pub Month: July 2010 Features Rapid Recall Q&A format simulates flashcards in a book. Keywords and mnemonics highlighted throughout the text. NEW figures and charts detailing the DSM-IV classifications and criteria NEW chapter on psychopharmacology Updated chapter on Health care in the United States Expanded chapters on Epidemiology and Biostatistics Clinical vignette review questions at the end of each chapter. Written by med student who aced the USMLE. Two column format allows for “flashcard” use of Q&A USMLE-format vignettes at the end of each chapter provide review of material covered in a clinical presentation. Clinical correlations of basic science throughout the text help students prepare for course work and board exams. Content complements other review material and works in conjunction with other larger course books. Portable size for use on the go Chapters written by med students ensures the most up-to-date coverage of content actually covered on course exam and USMLE Market / Audience Primary Market: First and second year US and Canadian medical students preparing for USMLE Step 1: 17,000 Secondary Market: International MD USMLE Step 1 test-takers: 16,000 DO Students USMLE Step 1 test-takers: 1,500 About the Authors Gene Ryan Quinn, MD (Seattle, WA) is a fourth year medical student from the University of Washington School of Medicine. He graduated from Tulane University with an MS in Cell and Molecular Biology and holds a BA in Psychology from University of Washington, Seattle. He was formerly a Pediatric Mental Health Specialist at Children's Hospital in Seattle. Reviews "This behavioral science review book is well organized, quite thorough, and easy to use. It offers a fairly comprehensive review of behavioral science topics that might be tested on the USMLE Step 1. Medical students studying for this exam will find this book a valuable study guide for this subject. Weighted Numerical Score: 90 - 4 Stars!" -- Doody’s Book Review ServiceEditorials
From The Critics
Reviewer: Sheila Lahijani, MD(Rush University Medical Center)Description: With a well-organized and easily accessible format, this book reviews the main concepts of behavioral science with a particular focus on high yield topics. Each chapter delineates major subjects and integrates them as a quick reference guide for an efficient review. Written by a resident physician, it targets areas that are typically on examinations.
Purpose: This book is designed to help medical students identify and recall major areas of behavioral science. It is to be used as a reference or a supplement to primary textbooks and is ideal as a pocket guide.
Audience: While this book may be used by students at all levels, it is ideal for those rotating on a psychiatry clerkship and preparing for USMLE. It is best used after adequate studying and preparation as a quick reference.
Features: It is divided into three sections on human development and psychology; psychiatric disorders and treatment; and ethics, health care, and statistics. The chapters are divided into topics and organized into columns for quick study and recall. Of note, chapters end with clinical vignettes that demonstrate the application of the material just covered. Tables dispersed throughout the book cover broad areas.
Assessment: Overall, this is a fairly comprehensive review, clearly organized. It is especially useful for those preparing for a board exam after they have studied for a period of time and need a reference tool for recall. It is a review, so obviously it is not to be used as a primary textbook. Its ease of use and design set it apart from other books covering individual subjects.