Anesthesiology Core Review: Part One: Basic Exam (ANESTHESIA/PAIN MEDICINE)

Super for exams

I used this book as my only resource to prepare for the Basic exam. There were many topics covered in this text that I wouldn't have thought to review otherwise, and they were definitely tested on the basic exam (for example, second messengers). I really liked how they followed the ABA Basic Board Exam Content Outline in order - i felt reassured that I was covering all the topics that could potentially be tested. The pages themselves were nice and thin but didn't bleed through with highlighting or pen markings. Overall I was really happy with the book and was able to get through all of it in about 3 weeks. Highly recommend.

This is the only review book on the market for the new BASIC examination. Paired with a source of practice questions, I easily passed the BASIC exam by reading this book. The book presents the material exactly as advertised --- each chapter comes right from the ABA's Content Outline for the examination and follows the order of the outline exactly. Sure, it's missing some areas that may appear on other review books, but that's to be expected by sticking to the Content Outline.

This was a great review book for the ABA basic. It follows the syllabus that the ABA posts on their website so you know you're reviewing all the pertinent topics. This shouldn't be you're sole book for the basic but it does exactly what it says: it's an end of CA1 year review book. It's easy to read and gives a concise review of topics. My only complaint is that the regional chapters were two sparse, should've had more details about technique and more images. I would've liked more dermatomal diagrams as well.

Great succinct review books for anyone studying anesthesia.

great concise uses ABA outline. best sections special issue in anesthesiology, pharmacology sections...great review tfor BASIC exam