Reviews

Doody's Book Review Service, Bruce A. Fenderson, PhD, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA -- "This book provides a study guide for students taking cell biology/histology courses and serves as an excellent review for medical licensing examinations. The 21 chapters cover topics ranging from cytoplasm and organelles to urinary system in an abbreviated outline format. Clinical correlations and practice questions with explanations are included in each chapter...The book is written primarily for first and second-year medical students who are learning microscopic anatomy/cell biology and preparing for the USMLE Step 1... "A comprehensive examination is included at the end of the book. This updated edition offers online access to numerous full-color illustrations and tables, including new online photomicrographs. Bonus questions and color images are also provided online. The authors are outstanding medical educators and researchers. "This review book provides an excellent study guide for histology and cell biology. The illustrations and tables are helpful and informative. The authors emphasize key words and organize key concepts. The clinical considerations are excellent and help advanced students integrate information learned in pathology...This book will capture the attention of medical students and allied health professionals interested in self-assessment and a formatted approach to board review."-Doody's Book Review Service (Weighted Numerical Score: 90, 4 Stars) 15-OCT-2008