First Aid for the Neurology Boards

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THE INSIDER'S GUIDE TO ACING THE NEUROLOGY BOARD EXAM - WRITTEN BY PHYSICIANS WHO PASSED
Apply the proven First Aid formula for exam success!

• High-yield summaries of thousands of must-know neurology and psychiatry topics for the neurology boards and in-in training exam
• Hundreds of tables, diagrams, and illustrations simplify learning and memorization
• Key Facts in the margins pinpoint "must know" information for the boards
• Mnemonics and clinical pearls make memorization fun and effective
• Integrated mini-cases highlight frequently tested scenarios and classic patient presentations
• Proven test-taking strategies for excelling on the ABPN exam
• Written by recent test taker and reviewed by faculty to assure the most up-to-date and relevant material possible

List of contents

Chapter 1: Guide to the ABPN ExaminationSection I: Neurology TopicsChapter 2: NeuroanatomyChapter 3: NeuropharmacologyChapter 4: NeuroimmunologyChapter 5: Neurodegerative DisordersChapter 6: Headache and PainChapter 7: Neuro-oncologyChapter 8: Neuro-ophthalmology and Neuro-otologyChapter 9: Stroke and Neurocritical CareChapter 10: Neurological InfectionsChapter 11: Neuromuscular DiseaseChapter 12: Pediatric Neurology and NeurogeneticsChapter 13: Seizures, Epilepsy, and Sleep DisordersSection II: Psychiatry TopicsChapter 14: Substance Abuse and DependenceChapter 15: DeliriumChapter 16: Anxiety and Related DisordersChapter 17: Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders (formerly Somatoform Disorders)Chapter 18: Bipolar DisorderChapter 19: Major Depressive DisorderChapter 20: Primary Psychotic DisordersColor PlatesIndex

About the author

Thomas I. Cochrane MD, MBA
Assistant Professor of Neurology
Harvard Medical School
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Department of Neurology, Division of Neuromuscular Disease
Brigham and Women's Center for Bioethics Dr. Cochrane is a staff neurologist, neuromuscular specialist, and medical ethicist. He is active in teaching and supervising medical students, residents, and neuromuscular fellows. His research and academic work involves topics in medical ethics and neurology.

Product details

• Authors: Cochrane Thomas, Michael Rafii
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 16.05.2015
• EAN: 9780071837415
• ISBN: 978-0-07-183741-5
• Dimensions: 218 mm x 274 mm x 20 mm
• Weight: 1189 g
• Illustrations: Illustrationen, nicht spezifiziert
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Clinical medicine; neurosurgery, MEDICAL / Psychiatry / General, MEDICAL / Neurology, MEDICAL / Surgery / Neurosurgery, MEDICAL / Test Preparation & Review, Psychiatry, Neurology & clinical neurophysiology, Neurology and clinical neurophysiology, Medical study, exam preparation and revision guides, Medical study & revision guides