Pass Finals: A Comprehensive Guide for Medical Students

Co-authored by esteemed medical professionals Geoff Smith MD MRCP, Elizabeth Carty B Med Sci BMBS MD MRCP, and Louise Langmead MD MRCP, Pass Finals is an indispensable notes-style summary of key facts to know for the diagnosis and management of important diseases.

Objective and Approach

This book is designed to assist time-poor medical students with revision for final exams, presenting information in a concise and easily digestible format. The synoptic approach adopted in Pass Finals mirrors the structure of Kumar & Clark’s Clinical Medicine, making it an ideal companion for medical students.

Key Features and Chapters

The book covers the most critical medical specialties, including:

• Cardiology
• Neurology
• Gastrointestinal medicine
• Respiratory medicine

In addition to disease-specific chapters, Pass Finals includes introductory chapters that offer valuable tips on preparing for exams and explanations of the types of questions that will be encountered. Further chapters provide essential background information on pharmacology, radiology and imaging, and clinical investigations.

Learning Aids and Resources

To facilitate effective learning and retention, Pass Finals incorporates:

• Bullet point lists and short summaries for quick reference
• Practice self-assessment questions at the end of each chapter, with explanatory answers at the end of the book
• Examples of OSCE stations and advice on how to approach them, featured in all chapters
• Increased use of line diagrams and breakout boxes to highlight crucial topics
• X-ray images and CT scans to enhance understanding
• More self-assessment questions to help you gauge your progress

Format and Details

Pass Finals is a paperback book with 554 pages, published by Saunders in its 3rd edition (April 15, 2013). The language is English, with the following ISBN numbers:

ISBN-10: 0702046205
ISBN-13: 978-0702046209
eText ISBN: 9780702054747