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ABOUT THE BOOK

Most medical students find the surgery clerkship to be the most difficult rotation - not because they lack knowledge about surgery, but because of inadequate preparation for actually doing the rotation. This insider's guide can help you shave weeks off the learning curve. Learn to avoid the 150 most common mistakes that students make and become a productive and valuable team member from the first day on. Find out how to increase learning opportunities, improve your performance, and make your experience more enjoyable. Alleviate your fears and position yourself for success with the only book dealing with every aspect of the rotation.

Inside -

• Tips for operating room success
• Step-by-step guide to presenting patients
• Time-saving templates for notes
• Keys to impressing the surgical attending
• Guide to new patient workup
• Sample dialog and test cases for the oral exam
• Tips for success on the NBME/written exam