great high yield source | Quick Compendium of Clinical Pathology: 2nd Edition

a new 2nd edition available in 2008 from ASCP | Quick Compendium of Clinical Pathology: 2nd Edition | Daniel D. Mais

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	• Quick Compendium of Clinical Pathology: 2nd Edition Daniel D. Mais American Society for Clinical Pathology, 2007 - 484 pages average customer review:based on 8 reviews view larger image
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Clinical pathology can be a daunting area for many residents, especially in regards to board preparation. However, the information in the book is high yield and it is presented in a concise and straight to the point manner. The tables are very useful. A good review book is of great help to anyone who finds CP sometimes confusing and abstract.

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This book has proven itself to be a quick and dirty source of clinical pathology information thats useful on CP rotations as well as for review while studying. I compare its usefulness to First aid for USMLE step 1. It does have some typos, but overall a great book.

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a new 2nd edition available in 2008 from ASCP

I own the second edition of this book. It is greatly expanded, and has now become online (as all of the rest of the Compendium series from ASCP). The new edition, along with 2 other books, are being sold online from ASCP for around $300 as a 3 vol. set (member price).
The new 2nd edition is greatly expanded (I've seen the first edition from friends). The book and the surgical path compendium are all bullet points. Very few pix. The strengths of the book are
1. Short paragraphs and get to the point.
2. Not meant to learn the material in the first time. strictly review
3. Up to date (plus the online part, which is not activated by me yet, more review on that later; you get a series number at the front or back of the hard cover book, like the AFIP atlas series).
4. Sturdy; I don't like soft cover books too much.

Lows:
1. Getting too big for serious cramming sessions for the board. By the time you finish reading this, you may not have time for anything right before the boards. Perhaps this is all you need, since surg path tend to be most residents' strength.
2. Minor typos. Proof-reading is still important. I'm surprised that the errors are not caught.

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Quick Compendium of Clinical Pathology is the standard bearer. This second edition adds relevant information to the ever-changing field of laboratory medicine. This book is clinical pathology digested, concisely expressed, and thoroughly updated. It is indispensable for those seeking clinical pathology certification or recertification.

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