Exam Preparatory Manual For Undergraduates Pathology

K Ramnarayan

This new edition of the book aims to present vast knowledge of pathology in a clear manner for undergraduate and postgraduate medical students and those in paramedical courses. It provides a sound understanding of disease mechanisms, which is foundational for basic science. The book includes colored illustrations, tables, text boxes, and flowcharts to simplify complex information. Scenario-based multiple-choice questions are included at the end of each chapter.

• Competency-Based Undergraduate Curriculum: This book aligns with the National Medical Commission (NMC) guidelines for Indian Medical Students, incorporating both Core Competencies (CC) and Non-Core Competencies.
• Comprehensive Content: Provides basic concepts of diseases essential for undergraduate students, presented in a simple, easily understandable, and reproducible manner.
• Online Supplementary Material: Nice-to-know information and illustrations are provided online, aiding students in answering qualifying examinations. This supplementary content is typically not covered by standard pathology textbooks.
• Richly Illustrated: Features multicolor illustrations to enhance understanding.
• Structured Organization: Divided into three sections: o General Pathology (Chapters 1 to 10) o Hematology, Transfusion, and Clinical Pathology (Chapters 11 to 15) o Systemic Pathology (Chapters 16 to 27)
• Concise and E_ective: Text is presented in bullet form for easy review and recollection, with key points highlighted in bold for quick revision before examinations.
• Rapid Review: Designed for rapid review, helping students brush through the entire book within a few hours before theory examinations and viva voce.
• Examinations Preparation: Includes usual questions asked in theory examinations, scenario-based essays as well as MCQs, and interpretations of clinical cases such as acute myocardial infarction. Charts of common urinary abnormalities, cerebrospinal fluid analysis, and liver function tests are also provided.
• Enhanced Learning: Text is enhanced with flowcharts, tables, boxes, photomicrographs, photographs, and radiographs.