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AccessMedicine USMLE
Access Medicine offers access to many books that can assist with studying for your USMLE tests.
Try Case Files for cases, explanations, and quizzes.
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Ebooks
Case Files: Pediatrics Sixty cases include complete discussion, references, definitions, and USMLE-style review questions.
CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment in Family Medicine Great for USMLE Step 3 review, board certification, and maintenance or recertification
Current Diagnosis & Treatment: Surgery Review for the USMLE and shelf exams
Histology and Cell Biology: Examination and Board Review Complete review of histology and cell biology. Ideal review for courses, exams, and the USMLE.
Pathophysiology of Disease Review for USMLE Step 2.
Review of Medical Microbiology and Immunology Covers the basic and clinical aspects of bacteriology, virology, mycology, parasitology, and immunology. Good for USMLE (National Boards) prep.
The Big Picture: Medical Biochemistry Geared for those preparing USMLE, residents, as well as clinicians who desire a better understanding of the biochemistry behind a particular pathology.