Schwartz's Principles of Surgery ABSITE and Board Review, 11th Edition

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Timothy R. Billiar, MD
George Vance Foster
Professor and Chairman of Surgery
Department of Surgery
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
F. Charles Brunicardi, MD, FACS, is senior vice president and dean at the College of Medicine, SUNY Downstate Health and Sciences University, Brooklyn, NY.
Dana K. Andersen, MD, FACS, is senior scientific advisor at the Division of Digestive Diseases and Nutrition, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases at the National Institute of Health in Bethesda, MD.
Timothy R. Billiar, MD, FACS, is George Vance Foster Professor and Chair in the Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, and executive vice president and chief scientific officer at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburg, PA.
Karen J. Brasel, MD, MPH, FACS, is professor of surgery, assistant dean for graduate medical education, and residency program director at the School of Medicine, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR.
Lisa Dresner, MD, FACS, is associate professor of surgery at the College of Medicine, SUNY Downstate Health and Sciences University, Brooklyn, NY.
John G. Hunter, MD, FACS, is professor of surgery at the School of Medicine, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR.
Lillian S. Kao, MD, MS, is the Jack H. Mayfield, MD, Chair in Surgery at the McGovern Medical School at UTHealth, Houston, TX.
Jeffrey B. Matthews, MD, is the Dallas B. Phemister Professor at the Department of Surgery, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL.
Raphael E. Pollock, MD, PhD, FACS, is chair in cancer research at the Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute, and professor at the Department of Surgery, Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH.
John G. Hunter, MD
Professor and Chairman
Department of Surgery
Oregon Health and Science University
Portland, Oregon
Raphael E. Pollock, MD, PhD
Head, Division of Surgery
Professor and Chairman
Department of Surgical Oncology
Senator A.M. Aiken, Jr. Distinguished Chair
The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas
The premier exam-prep guide for surgery―with 800+ board-style practice questions with detailed answers and rationales
Based on general surgery’s cornerstone text, Schwartz’s Principles of Surgery, this unmatched study guide provides everything you need to ace your exams―whether you’re a medical student, a resident, or a practicing surgeon seeking recertification.
Developed by some of the top minds in modern surgery, Schwartz’s Principles of Surgery ABSITE and Board Review delivers the most current, authoritative perspectives on surgical practice. The board-style practice questions are accompanied by answers and comprehension-building rationales, ensuring a complete understanding of the material. Featuring hundreds of illustrations, photos, and tables, this is an essential resource for certification and recertification exam review. 54 updated chapters―all aligned with the latest American Board of Surgery Qualifying Board Examination blueprint 800+ board-style questions with answers and rationales Five NEW chapters: Enhanced Recovery after Surgery, Understanding and Evaluating Evidence, Ambulatory/Outpatient Surgery, Skills and Simulation, Web-based Education and Implications of Social Media Questions reflect those most likely to appear on the American Board of Surgery In-Training Exam and the Surgery Board Exam 300 photos and illustrations Excellent prep for both written and oral boards