Thoroughly updated for its Third Edition, this book is a comprehensive review for the American Board of Family Medicine certification and recertification exams. This edition contains over 1,800 board-format questions, including over 1,000 multiple-choice questions from the major subject areas of family practice and over 700 questions drawn from 60 clinical problem sets. The book includes a pictorial atlas of clinical photographs, radiographs, and lab smears, with questions regarding these images. Detailed answers and explanations follow the questions. This book includes 20 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ sponsored by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Four practice exams are available on a companion Website.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
Good board review material:
I have tried board review courses, CD-ROMs and other board review books in the past. This one hits all the important subjects you'll find on the actual exam in a format very similar to the exam itself. I would recommend it and plan on using it again for future exam recertifications.
The book was good but the test bank was down:
I thought that the book was a great review for the test and saw much of the material on the test. However, the test bank was down the week before my exam which was when I wanted to do the questions. That was very disappointing, but I did the test questions on the AAFP website which were both helpful and provided CME credit as well. Addendum: I just got my scores today, and I rocked the boards! I ended up in the 95th percentile. I also attended a course, but I felt that this book really put me over the... more info
Decent review but could be better:
I was looking for a question and answer board review book. I find that's the best way for me to study but this book was a little frustrating to go through at times because of the following reasons: 1. Inaccurate answers. Some of the inaccuracies were because of more recent recommendations that have since come out and the book can't be faulted for that. Other mistakes were made because of either poor editing or inconsistent answers. These were frustrating. Some would give the correct answer and in the... more info
Family Medicine Board Review:
Very good product. Just the neccesary to have a good and wide review of all the topics concerning family medicine. Also have the option to obtain CME credits. I'm very pleased with this purchase.
