Maximum retention in minimum time! Studying for the USMLE® Step 1 can be a race against time. This unique resource helps you beat the clock—and score big. Designed for rapid review, this grade-boosting sourcebook distills coursework into the need-to-know, high-yield concepts and topics that will give you the edge on exam day. The book features an at-a-glance, two-column “flashcard” Q&A format, which reinforces familiar material, while accelerating mastery of commonly tested topics. The Q&As help you efficiently absorb a large amount of pertinent information and streamlines study time by focusing only on the correct answers. Ideal for last-minute cramming, this quick-reference also enables you to pinpoint your weaknesses and strengths so you can fine-tune your preparation—and tackle the most difficult exam questions with confidence. • Provides a flashcard experience with the convenience of a book• USMLE® -style vignettes deliver review material in a board-simulating clinical presentation • Active recall questions allow readers to understand, not just memorize, the subject matter • Clinical correlations of basic science help readers gear up for coursework and board exams• Compact and easy to carry for on-the-spot studying