Physical Medicine and Board Review, Second Edition will appeal to medical students, residents, and practicing physiatrists. The book concentrates on board-related concepts in the field of Rehabilitation Medicine. Residents will find the book essential in preparing for Part I and Part II of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Board Certification because it is one of the only books of its kind with major focus on board-related material giving a synopsis of up-to-date PM&R orthopedic, neurologic, and general medical information all in one place. Over 500 diagrams simplify material that is Board pertinent. In this way, important concepts are clarified and reinforced through illustration. All of the major texts of this specialty have been referenced to give the board examinee the most timely and relevant information and recommended reading.
This book is clearly different than most texts. It is written in outline form and is about one-third the size of most textbooks. The topics are divided into major subspecialty areas and are authored by physicians with special interests and clinical expertise in the respective subjects. Board pearls are highlighted with an open-book icon throughout the text. These pearls are aimed at stressing the clinical and board-eligible aspects of the topics. This format was used to assist with last minute preparation for the board examination and was inspired by the Mayo Clinic Internal Medicine Board Review. The contents are modeled after the topic selection of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPMR) Self-Directed Medical Knowledge Program [which is used by residents nationwide to prepare for the Self-Assessment Examination (SAE)]. This was done specifically to help all residents, Post Graduate Year 2, 3, 4, in yearly preparation and carryover from the SAE preparation to board exam preparation.
Two key points need to be addressed prior to using this text. This book is not a comprehensive textbook of PM&R. All chapters are prepared under the assumption that readers will have studied at length one or more of the standard textbooks of PM&R before studying this review.
My hope is that this text is a valuable tool to all physicians preparing for both the written and oral board exams, and also in managing issues of patient care. Practicing physiatrists should also find this book helpful in preparation for the recertifying exam. Because this is one of the first textbooks designed specifically for PM&R board preparation, the authors welcome any ideas for improvement from any of the readers. We wish you all the best in your studies.
- Sara J. Cuccurullo, MD -
Key Features
- Uses Board "pearls to highlights key concepts and stress clinical and board eligible aspects of the topic - making it easy to find and organize important information.
- Models the table of contents after the topic selection of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPMR) Self-Directed Medical Knowledge Program used by residents nationwide to prepare for the Self-Assessment Examination (SAE), helping residents, PGY 2,3,4, in yearly preparation and carry-over from SAE preparation to Board Exam preparation.
- Divides topics into major subspecialty areas, each authored by physicians with special interest and clinical expertise in their respective areas and reviewed again by senior specialists in PM&R who specialize in these topics.
- Employs an outline format for easy accessibility.
- Organizes information by topic for easy reference.
- Includes over 500 illustrations to clarify concepts.
- Provides updated epidemiologic and statistical data throughout.
- Contains a new section on biostatistics in physical medicine & rehabilitation.
Contents
- Introduction;
- Stroke;
- Traumatic Brain Injury;
- Rheumatology;
- Musculoskeletal Medicine;
- Electrodiagnostic Medicine and Clinical Neuromuscular Physiology;
- Prosthetics and Orthotics;
- Spinal Cord Injuries;
- Physical Modalities, Therapeutic Exercise, Extended Bedrest and Aging Effects;
- Pulmonary, Cardiac and Cancer Rehabilitation;
- Pediatric Rehabilitation;
- Associated Topics in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation;
- Index
About the Author
- Sara J. Cuccurullo, MD, is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, and Director of the JFK Johnson Residency Program.
Book Review
Every book needs, indeed, should have a second edition and Dr. Sara Cuccurullo’s Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Board Review, MUST have one!
Why?
A lot of residents are completing their 4 years of training and education and are now ready for the Board Certification exam challenge.
Over the years many residents have confronted the problem of “what to study for the Boards.”
This is a serious problem that had a few, generally unsatisfactory, solutions:
1. Attend one of the review courses. Can’t cover everything but makes a 5-day effort. Costs!
2. Have weekly conferences with senior residents to argue about vague recollections by former residents of previous Part I of the Boards. Some of the more enterprising programs usually had files of old exams to generate discussion.
3. Home perusal of the two major PM&R texts and electrodiagnostic medicine. This is a stupendous (one could say—outrageous) task, hardly possible for a busy fourth year resident to manage.
4. Review all of the literature. One of our former residents made the mistake of trying to review the last 10 years of the Archives of PM&R, and the American Journal of PM&R, Muscle & Nerve. He obviously believed he had learned everything. He only later discovered this time-consuming preparation interfered with his performance rating in the residency program, severely compromised his “moonlighting,” and almost broke up his marriage.
In the old days when we had only one skinny journal, one of my resident colleagues decided to review three textbooks—neurology, orthopedics, and internal medicine, with pediatrics in reserve (if time was available). He discovered too late he could not cover the key subjects—even if he only read the boldface type. (N.B. Textbooks are five years old when published.)
However, this elegant volume will finally fulfill this critical void and will supply reasonable and current PM&R diagnostic and management facts for the prospective Board candidate.
It can be studied in a reasonable time without speed reading and it is up-to-date with valuable and relevant information. With over 800 pages of nuggets, I predict the next Elkins award winner will have read this study guide.
In addition, many physiatrists are coming up for re-certification—certainly a major need for a PM&R comprehensive study and the solution is: Dr. Cuccurullo’s convenient and relatively inexpensive volume!
My prediction—a second edition is the optimal solution for success in passing the board exams and recertification!
Thank you, Dr. Sara Cuccurullo!
By Ernest W. Johnson, MD
Product Details
- Paperback: 912 pages
- Publisher: Demos Medical; 2 edition
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1933864184
- ISBN-13: 978-1933864181
- Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 6.7 x 2.2 inches
List Price: $150.00