Pediatrics (National Medical Series for Independent Study)

By Paul H. Dworkin and Paula S. Algranati

This volume of the outstanding NMS series effectively cuts students' study time by focusing on the essential material in pediatrics. Logically organized, clearly written, and learner-friendly, the book is designed to help readers identify relationships and distinguish the most important facts, principles, and concepts. NMS Pediatrics, Fourth Edition is written by a leading physician, experienced in teaching and skilled in clarifying the most important points. Each chapter presents material in a narrative outline with a concise yet comprehensive review. Study questions appear at the end of each chapter; and comprehensive examinations at the end of the book provide simulations of Board exams.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0683062468
• ISBN13: 9780683062465
• Release Date: January 1991
• Publisher: Williams & Wilkins
• Length: 550 Pages
• Weight: 2.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.3" x 1.0" x 7.3"

Customer Reviews

great pediatrics book

I thought this was one of the most complete pediatrics books out there. I had my pediatrics rotation before internal medicine, so I wanted a book that had complete information, especially about critical care management, etc. I used Blueprints and Case Files and thought this NMS book was the most helpful for the shelf. I used the new 2009 version.

Pediatrics (NMSIS)

The format is helpful. It contains pertinent information, that is well orgainized. The questions and answers with explanations puts you in the test taking mode and gives detailed content for the answers. This edition sorely needs to be updated. 2000 edition. Additional sources should be used to prepare for an exam. Do not rely on this source alone.

Time consuming but excellent

This book is more in depth than blueprints pediatrics. A lot more pages to go through so you have to be disciplined. The best part is they start from step one and explain concepts. Versus blueprints which seems to assume you already know the concepts and they point out the more important details to know for Step 2. The neonatology and cardiology sections were great, so I read them instead of the corresponding sections in blueprints. I think there are a lot of wonderful sections to read to get a good foundation on pathophysiology. Some NMS books (like NMS Medicine) have come out with the 5th edition 2004 - which has a nicer layout, larger book size, easier on the eyes, and some nice algorithms & tables. You might want to wait for the 5th edition of Pediatrics.