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Behavioral Science in Medicine by 
Behavioral Medicine a Guide for Clinical Practice 5th Edition by 
The Behavioral Sciences and Health Care by Recommended for Exam and USMLE Step 1 Review
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Study Guide
Case Files Medical Ethics and Professionalism by 
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Course Required Text
Laposata's Laboratory Medicine Diagnosis of Disease in Clinical Laboratory Third Edition by Microbiology (photographs) Texts:
Color Atlas of Medical Bacteriology, 3rd edition. by Chemistry, Microbiology, Coagulation, and Hematology Text:
Henry's Clinical Diagnosis and Management by Laboratory Methods E-Book, 22nd edition. by Hematology
Robbins and Kumar Basic Pathology, 11th edition by Online Practice Exam
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Recommended Textbook
Review of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, Seventeenth Edition by
Ace your medical courses and pass the Boards with the most up-to-date review of medical microbiology and immunology! This trusted, popular guide provides a high-yield review of the most important aspects of microbiology and immunology in a concise yet comprehensive style. Review of Medical Microbiology and Immunology covers both basic and clinical aspects of bacteriology, virology, mycology, parasitology, and immunology. Important infectious diseases are discussed using an organ system approach. The effective mix of engaging narrative text, color images, tables, figures, Q&As, and clinical vignettes make this an invaluable, proven one-stop guide to mastering the application of microbiology and immunology to infectious diseases. This updated edition reflects the latest research, treatment, and developments, as well as a new chapter on COVID-19. Outstanding Tools for USMLE Studying: Facilitates any study objective or learning style Essential for USMLE review and medical microbiology coursework 654 USMLE-style practice questions test your knowledge Complete USMLE-style practice exam Pearls cover the basic science necessary for passing the USMLE 50 clinical cases illustrate the importance of basic science information in clinical diagnosis Concise summaries of medically important organisms Color images depict clinically important findings, such as infectious disease lesions Color micrographs of stained microorganisms Chapter-ending self-assessment questions and answers New chapter on COVID-19 with images
Learning Materials
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*Learning Microbiology and Infectious Diseases: Clinical Case Prep for the USMLE®. Taylor T, Baxa D, Sims M, ed. 1st Edition. New York: Thieme; 2020. doi:10.1055/b000000144.
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Course Texts
Basic and Clinical Pharmacology 15e by 
Basic Concepts in Pharmacology: What You Need to Know for Each Drug Class, Fifth Edition by Learning Materials
*Katzung & Trevor's Pharmacology Examination and Board Review, Thirteenth Edition by
Excellent Q & A and rationales for course exams and USMLE Step 1 With 1,000+ board-style questions/answers and fully up-to-date content, this is the most popular review in pharmacology. Organized to reflect the syllabi in pharmacology courses, Katzung & Trevor's Pharmacology Exam and Board Review covers all current drugs and retrovirals, immunologic agents, and chemotherapies. Each chapter begins with 20 pages of informative text, followed by questions and answers, and includes concise discussions of the concepts underlying basic principles or specific drug groups. Edited by the world leading figures in pharmacology and medicine, this high-yield text focuses on basic principles, autonomic drugs, cardiovascular-renal drugs, and drugs with actions on smooth muscle, central nervous system drugs, and drugs used to treat chemotherapeutic drugs, and toxicology. Features 180 photos and illustrations--including explanatory figures and tables, and overview diagrams that visually organize drug groups and concepts 1,000+ board-review type questions Two 100-question exams with answers and explanations for the correct answers Four-color design enhances the study process Rationales to the Examination 1 and Examination 2 Questions List of high-yield terms and definitions Skill Keeper Questions that help you understand the connections of related topics Checklist of tasks help readers master topics before moving on to the next Summary tables that provide key information about specific drug mechanisms of action and effects, clinical uses, pharmacokinetics, drug interactions, and toxicities Test-taking strategies for improving your test performance
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Required Textbooks / Learning Materials
Robbins Essential Pathology by
The newest addition to the highly regarded Robbins family of pathology references, Robbins Essential Pathology is a concise resource that covers the core knowledge needed for coursework and exams in an integrated, multimedia format designed for today's students. Ideal for use with an integrated medical curriculum, this easy-to-study multimedia package provides reliable Robbins content in a concentrated, highly efficient format, now fully integrated with interactive digital resources (cases, MCQs, images). Efficient, effective, and up to date, this new Robbins learning resource delivers the essential information you need to obtain a strong scientific foundation in pathology. The most concise Robbins text available, providing high-quality content and a case-based approach in a focused, multimedia learning package for coursework and exam preparation. Focuses on the core knowledge of disease mechanisms and essential clinical aspects that medical students need to know. Features more than 500 images and tables that illustrate key disorders and concepts. Includes Student Consult access which features the full contents of the book, plus exclusive integrated digital learning tools: Interactive cases and images that reinforce clinical application of core concepts Therapy boxes that describe new advances in medical therapeutics and support your transition to practice Self-assessment questions to help you evaluate your progress, with links to the Essentials text Searchable glossary of terms
Robbins and Kumar Basic Pathology, 11th edition by 
Robbins Basic Pathology, Tenth Edition by
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Optional Texts / Learning Materials
Laposata's Laboratory Medicine Diagnosis of Disease in Clinical Laboratory Third Edition by 
Pathophysiology of Disease: an Introduction to Clinical Medicine 8E by 
Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease, 9th ed. by 
Robbins and Cotran Review of Pathology by 
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