step stools
step up to usmle step 3
this new addition to the step up series uses a case based format to parallel the manner in which interns learn and the thought processes interns employ when seeing a patient . each case presentation includes a work up diagnosis and treatment . each case presentation also includes a discussion of the multiple medical problems possible and the reason why they are or are not a component of the final diagnosis . the content focuses on subjects most commonly tested on the usmle step 3 . quick hits buzzwords mnemonics acronyms and lists are used throughout the text . a companion website will offer the fully searchable text and color photographs .