Dr. Pestana's Surgery Notes, Seventh Edition: Pocket-Sized Review for the Surgical Clerkship and Shelf Exams

Dr. Pestana’s Surgery Notes, Seventh Edition: Pocket-Sized Review for the Surgical Clerkship and Shelf Exams by Carlos Pestana, MD, PhD, is a high-yield surgical review guide designed for medical students preparing for surgical clerkships, shelf examinations, and the USMLE Step 2 CK exam. Its concise format helps readers review essential surgical concepts efficiently during clinical rotations and exam preparation.

The book presents core surgical knowledge in an accessible, exam-focused format, supported by 180 vignette-based practice questions and 16 brief essays exploring selected diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. It emphasizes key surgical principles, clinical reasoning, and the recognition and management of common surgical conditions.

The seventh edition includes revised content covering topics such as corneal foreign bodies, retinal detachment, organ donation, and organ rejection. Its portable, pocket-sized format makes it convenient for quick study sessions between clinical activities, hospital rounds, and exam revision.

Ideal for medical students and healthcare trainees, Dr. Pestana’s Surgery Notes serves as a practical study companion for strengthening surgical knowledge and preparing for clinical examinations.

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