Succinct, easy to read, engaging, and highly effective—the highly regarded Secrets Series® provides students and practitioners in all areas of health care with focused, engaging resources for quick reference and exam review. Written by prolific author Dr. Theodore X. O’Connell, USMLE Step 2 Secrets, 6th Edition, offers practical, up-to-date coverage of the full range of topics on this high-stakes exam. This bestselling resource features the Secrets’ popular question-and-answer format that prepares you for the broad-based diagnosis, treatment, and management questions you’ll face on the vignette-style USMLE exam.
Completely revised and updated, now with additional content to reflect high-yield content on the USMLE Step 2.
Coverage includes essential questions and answers on the key conditions you will be expected to recognize, all specialty and subspecialty topics, and necessary clinical concepts.
New full-color images, including more dermatology photos, plus numerous figures, tables, and summary boxes throughout.
Top 100 Secrets, tips, and memory aids offer a fast overview of the secrets you must know for success in practice and on exams.
Review board composed of students and residents who performed highly on USMLE Step 2 and have experience with USMLE-style question development.
Portable size makes it easy to carry with you for quick reference or review anywhere, anytime.
1. Cover image - p. i 2. Title page - p. i 3. Table of Contents - p. iii 4. Editorial Review Board - p. ii 5. Copyright - p. iv 6. Dedication - p. v 7. Quotes - p. ix 8. A Note from the Author - p. xi 9. 100 Top Secrets - p. 1 10. Chapter 1. Acid-Base and Electrolytes - p. 13 11. Chapter 2. Alcohol - p. 19 12. Chapter 3. Biostatistics - p. 22 13. Chapter 4. Cardiology - p. 28 14. Chapter 5. Cholesterol - p. 42 15. Chapter 6. Dermatology - p. 45 16. Chapter 7. Diabetes Mellitus - p. 59 17. Chapter 8. Ear, Nose, and Throat Surgery - p. 63 18. Chapter 9. Emergency Medicine - p. 68 19. Chapter 10. Endocrinology - p. 72 20. Chapter 11. Ethics - p. 81 21. Chapter 12. Gastroenterology - p. 83 22. Chapter 13. General Surgery - p. 102 23. Chapter 14. Genetics - p. 111 24. Chapter 15. Geriatrics - p. 116 25. Chapter 16. Gynecology - p. 119 26. Chapter 17. Hematology - p. 129 27. Chapter 18. Hypertension - p. 142 28. Chapter 19. Immunology - p. 146 29. Chapter 20. Infectious Diseases - p. 152 30. Chapter 21. Laboratory Medicine - p. 167 31. Chapter 22. Nephrology - p. 172 32. Chapter 23. Neurology - p. 178 33. Chapter 24. Neurosurgery - p. 189 34. Chapter 25. Obstetrics - p. 194 35. Chapter 26. Oncology - p. 212 36. Chapter 27. Ophthalmology - p. 231 37. Chapter 28. Orthopedic Surgery - p. 239 38. Chapter 29. Pediatrics - p. 247 39. Chapter 30. Pharmacology - p. 257 40. Chapter 31. Preventive Medicine - p. 262 41. Chapter 32. Psychiatry - p. 266 42. Chapter 33. Pulmonology - p. 277 43. Chapter 34. Radiology - p. 283 44. Chapter 35. Rheumatology - p. 286 45. Chapter 36. Shock - p. 293 46. Chapter 37. Smoking - p. 296 47. Chapter 38. Urology - p. 297 48. Chapter 39. Vascular Surgery - p. 302 49. Chapter 40. Vitamins and Minerals - p. 306 50. Index - p. 309
Succinct, easy to read, engaging, and highly effective—the highly regarded Secrets Series® provides students and practitioners in all areas of health care with focused, engaging resources for quick reference and exam review. Written by prolific author Dr. Theodore X. O’Connell, USMLE Step 2 Secrets, 6th Edition, offers practical, up-to-date coverage of the full range of topics on this high-stakes exam. This bestselling resource features the Secrets’ popular question-and-answer format that prepares you for the broad-based diagnosis, treatment, and management questions you’ll face on the vignette-style USMLE exam.
Completely revised and updated, now with additional content to reflect high-yield content on the USMLE Step 2.
Coverage includes essential questions and answers on the key conditions you will be expected to recognize, all specialty and subspecialty topics, and necessary clinical concepts.
New full-color images, including more dermatology photos, plus numerous figures, tables, and summary boxes throughout.
Top 100 Secrets, tips, and memory aids offer a fast overview of the secrets you must know for success in practice and on exams.
Review board composed of students and residents who performed highly on USMLE Step 2 and have experience with USMLE-style question development.
Portable size makes it easy to carry with you for quick reference or review anywhere, anytime.
1. Cover image - p. i 2. Title page - p. i 3. Table of Contents - p. iii 4. Editorial Review Board - p. ii 5. Copyright - p. iv 6. Dedication - p. v 7. Quotes - p. ix 8. A Note from the Author - p. xi 9. 100 Top Secrets - p. 1 10. Chapter 1. Acid-Base and Electrolytes - p. 13 11. Chapter 2. Alcohol - p. 19 12. Chapter 3. Biostatistics - p. 22 13. Chapter 4. Cardiology - p. 28 14. Chapter 5. Cholesterol - p. 42 15. Chapter 6. Dermatology - p. 45 16. Chapter 7. Diabetes Mellitus - p. 59 17. Chapter 8. Ear, Nose, and Throat Surgery - p. 63 18. Chapter 9. Emergency Medicine - p. 68 19. Chapter 10. Endocrinology - p. 72 20. Chapter 11. Ethics - p. 81 21. Chapter 12. Gastroenterology - p. 83 22. Chapter 13. General Surgery - p. 102 23. Chapter 14. Genetics - p. 111 24. Chapter 15. Geriatrics - p. 116 25. Chapter 16. Gynecology - p. 119 26. Chapter 17. Hematology - p. 129 27. Chapter 18. Hypertension - p. 142 28. Chapter 19. Immunology - p. 146 29. Chapter 20. Infectious Diseases - p. 152 30. Chapter 21. Laboratory Medicine - p. 167 31. Chapter 22. Nephrology - p. 172 32. Chapter 23. Neurology - p. 178 33. Chapter 24. Neurosurgery - p. 189 34. Chapter 25. Obstetrics - p. 194 35. Chapter 26. Oncology - p. 212 36. Chapter 27. Ophthalmology - p. 231 37. Chapter 28. Orthopedic Surgery - p. 239 38. Chapter 29. Pediatrics - p. 247 39. Chapter 30. Pharmacology - p. 257 40. Chapter 31. Preventive Medicine - p. 262 41. Chapter 32. Psychiatry - p. 266 42. Chapter 33. Pulmonology - p. 277 43. Chapter 34. Radiology - p. 283 44. Chapter 35. Rheumatology - p. 286 45. Chapter 36. Shock - p. 293 46. Chapter 37. Smoking - p. 296 47. Chapter 38. Urology - p. 297 48. Chapter 39. Vascular Surgery - p. 302 49. Chapter 40. Vitamins and Minerals - p. 306 50. Index - p. 309
