Pass the Absite!

by Vijay P. Khatri, Carlos Vieira, Rafael Azuaje

This portable, user-friendly resource enables readers to optimize their study time and improve their scores on the American Board of Surgery In-Training Examination (ABSITE). It systematically reviews general surgery and surgical subspecialties with over 200 multiple-choice, board-style questions that encompass both basic science and clinical practice. Plus, a High-Yield Facts section features questions that were heavily weighted on recent examinations, so readers know what to study to boost their scores. Detailed explanations at the end of each chapter provide a full understanding of the topics discussed, and up-to-date references facilitate further study if desired.The portable size and question-and-answer format makes study possible anytime, anywhere. Questions encompass both the basic science and clinical practice of general surgery and surgical subspecialties. Detailed explanations at the end of each chapter help readers master the topics discussed. Up-to-date references facilitate further study in specific areas. The High-Yield Facts section features questions that were heavily weighted on recent examinations, so readers know what to study to boost their scores.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0721610218
• ISBN13: 9780721610214
• Release Date: October 2002
• Publisher: Saunders
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 4.0" x 6.0"

Customer Reviews

Nice adjunct

This is a great book to carry with you and couple of question showed up on exam (in a slightly different wording)

I Imporved my absite score 25 percentiles

All surgery residents should read this book; there is always at least 20 to 30 questions straight from the book in the real test.

My score improved 25 percentiles

All surgical residents should read this book beacuse it has many "test questions" that come up in the Absite year after year; its easy to read and you can carry it anywhere.

Excellent book

Very good book; many questions and good explanationseasy to read and covers most of the subjects.