Step-Up to Medicine (Step-Up Series) 5th Edition

Find what you need to know—fast—with this bestselling Step-Up to Medicine review, a favorite among medical students preparing for clinical rotations, shelf exams, and the USMLE Step 2. This volume delivers concise, high-yield coverage of core medicine topics in an easy-to-remember format, helping you excel both on exams and in clinical practice.

Key Features:

• Updated, Evidence-Based Content:
  Revised with input from faculty and students to reflect the latest clinical guidelines and best practices.
• High-Yield Outline Format:
  Succinct, organized layout focusing on essential information without extra fluff.
• Quick Hits & Clinical Pearls:
  Handy nuggets of clinical wisdom and memorable tips to aid retention and support clinical decision-making.
• Visual Learning Aids:
  Full-color illustrations, charts, tables, graphs, and mnemonics designed to enhance understanding and recall.
• Practice Exam:
  Includes a 100-question practice test to simulate shelf and board exam conditions and reinforce knowledge.
• Clinical Reasoning Algorithms:
  Easy-to-follow algorithms guide problem-solving for common presentations and differential diagnoses.
• Comprehensive Coverage:
  Covers all major medicine topics including systemic diseases, fluids/electrolytes, hematology, infectious diseases, dermatology, and ambulatory care.
• Helpful Appendices:
  Additional resources for interpreting radiographs and ECGs, physical exam tips, common workups, basic statistics, evidence-based medicine, end-of-life care, and informed consent.