Psychiatry PreTest Self-Assessment and Review
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The student tested-and-reviewed way to prep for the psychiatry shelf exam and the USMLE Step 2 CK"I found the book very thorough and an overall good resource for a psychiatry rotation and USMLE Step 2 presentation. I already have recommended this book to my classmates and friends." — Joshua Lynch, Medical Student, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine" I think this text stands up to the expectations of medical students who depend on PreTest as a study aid during preparation for exams." — Edward Gould, Medical Student, SUNY Upstate Medical UniversityPraise for the last edition:"The Pretest Series is widely used in preparing medical students for the clerkship shelf exams and the USMLE, and this psychiatry edition is, overall, quite good. The content is thorough, the questions concise, and the answers explained well. For those students who prefer to study using question-and answer type review books, this should fulfill their needs. It is nice to see an updated edition of this ever popular review book. 4 Stars!"—Doody's Review ServicePsychiatry: PreTest Self-Assessment & Review is the perfect way to assess your knowledge of psychiatry for the USMLE Step 2 CK and shelf exams. You'll find 500 USMLE-style questions and answers that address the clerkship's core competencies along with detailed explanations of both correct and incorrect answers. All questions have been reviewed by students who recently passed the boards and completed their clerkship to ensure they match the style and difficulty level of the exam. 500 USMLE-style questions and answers Detailed explanations for right and wrong answers Targets what you really need to know for exam success Student tested and reviewedPsychiatry: PreTest Self-Assessment & Review is the closest you can get to seeing the test before you take it. Great for clerkship and the USMLE Step 2 CK! Psychiatry: PreTest asks the right questions so you'll know the right answers. Open it and start learning what's on the test. Doody Review Services Reviewer:Bezalel Dantz, MD(Rush University Medical Center)Description:This is the latest edition in a series of question-and-answer review books designed to help fourth-year medical students pass the USMLE step 2 examination. It is composed of 500 USMLE-style questions in psychiatry divided into 13 topical sections, with detailed answers at the end of each section.Purpose:The purpose is to help medical students pass the psychiatry portion of their step 2 exams. While the coverage is comprehensive and the questions are at the appropriate level for fourth-year medical students, the 300+ pages may be daunting for students preparing for the step 2 exam. The book is helpful, however, for third-year medical students preparing for their shelf exams at the end of their psychiatry clerkship.Audience:The book is targeted at medical students, but also may be useful for residents in their first two years of residency, particularly in preparation for the PRITE exam. The two authors are on the faculty of Southern Illinois University, where Dr. Klamen is chair of medical education and Dr. Pan is director of outpatient services. Together, they have developed a credible collection of questions and answers that simulate the style of the USMLE.Features:Of the 13 sections, I most appreciated the ones on the mental status exam, psychotherapies, and developmental theories, particularly since these areas may be neglected in most psychiatry clerkships. The authors obtained the material from four standard textbooks which are cited as references. Each answer is referenced to a page or section in the corresponding textbook. The Q&A format is an excellent model for interactive learning, and I found the questions engaging. The correct answers, at the end of each section, are explained in one paragraph. While this helps keep the number of pages manageable, it might be helpful to include a discussion of why the incorrect answers are wrong. Instead, this task is served by the references, requiring students to procure the textbook to review the corresponding material. Another shortcoming is that there is occasional duplication of questions within and between sections.Assessment:As a medical educator in psychiatry, I hope to include questions in this book in student and/or psychiatry resident exams. For students who have a particular interest in psychiatry and are motivated to devote the time to a review of 500 USMLE-style questions, this is an excellent resource.
Psychiatry: PreTest Self-Assessment & Review, 12th Ed.1. Evaluation, Assessment, and Diagnosis2. Human Behavior: Theories of Personality and Development3. Human Behavior: Biologic and Related Sciences4. Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence5. Cognitive Disorders and Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry6. Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders7. Psychotherapies8. Mood Disorders9. Anxiety, Somatoform, and Dissociative Disorders10. Personality Disorders, Human Sexuality, and Miscellaneous Syndromes11. Substance-Related Disorders12. Psychopharmacology and Other Somatic Therapies13. Law and Ethics in PsychiatryBibliographyIndexDebra L. Klamen, MD, MHPE, FAPA is Associate Dean of Education and Curriculum, and Professor and Chair of the Department of Medical Education at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield, Illinois.Philip Pan, MD is Director of Outpatient Services, and Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield, Illinois.
