Editorial Review:

Psychiatry for the Boards, Second Edition is the most effective test preparation tool for standard clinical psychiatry exams, including the PRITE, the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology written exam, recertification exams, and psychiatry questions on the USMLE Steps 2 and 3. The book presents high-yield information and mnemonics in an easy-to-read question-and-answer format. Appendices contain 100 sample Board-type questions and practical exam preparation tips. Completely updated, with nearly half the chapters rewritten, this edition is DSM-IV-TR compatible and includes new developments in psychopharmacology, neuroscience, and technology. Six new chapters cover human development; ECT, VNS, and DBS; seizure disorders; localized impairment--strokes, brain injuries, and brain tumors; peripheral nerve and muscle disorders; and cranial nerve symptoms and disorders.

Customer Reviews:

Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0

Not comprehensive, but effective:

This book reminded me of the BRS series we used in med school; certainly not comprehensive, but definitely helpful. I used it as a framework, and then filled in more details as I studied, so I had just one book to read over (and over and over) as the date neared. I took the test 2 days ago, and there were definitely topics covered in this book that were on the test, but more that weren't. It isn't meant to be a complete review, but it is really helpful, and I used it like I did BRS and First Aid for Step 1;... more info

Really great book and easy reading. When shall we get a new edition?:

I really liked this one. Many creative mnemonics. Well organized. I hope Cai and Wang will provide an updated version soon.

Valuable tool for the boards and PRITE:

This is not a comprehensive review book, but a brief, high-yield review guide that focuses on the tricky topics they like to test on the PRITE and Part I of the psychiatry boards. The neuro section is also very useful. The material in the book seems to be based on old PRITE questions, but you can use the topics they cover to review other similar material for these topics in other sources. The questions are useful and appropriate as well, with thorough explanations. Again, the book is brief and not... more info

Practically useful for Part I!:

Succinct and thoughtfully designed with the information really useful for the study. A great book!

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