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If you're a reader, you're home.
However, to view the book solely as a test-prep tool is to underestimate its value. The notes are designed to be carried in the white coat pocket. In the operating room or during morning rounds, when an attending physician "pimps" (asks rapid-fire questions to) a student, the answers are often found within Dr. Pestana’s structured algorithms.
Fifth Edition — Condensed & Updated
Dr. Pestana's Surgery Notes is a highly acclaimed and widely used resource for surgical residents and medical students preparing for the American Board of Surgery (ABS) certifying examination. The book provides a concise and practical review of surgical concepts, covering a broad range of topics in general surgery, as well as various surgical specialties. dr. pestana's surgery notes