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 - Well worth 2 readings prior to testing.For my review, I used the AAFP course (CD's over a few months), Osler's course and this book. Although the week-long courses were good and clinically relevant, this book really completed my review. I went through it once completely, and back again to review missed items. I have been out of practice and taking care of my kids for over a year and this book helped tremendously. Very similar to the boards. Very, very good investment of time and money. Rating:  - Accurate Examples of QuestionsI also found this $75 book to be more valuable than a $1000 "No Pass No Pay" Family Medicine Review Course. While that review course really delivered excellent information, little of it actually appeared on the exam. In contrast, this book contains questions very close to what you actually see on the test. Sure there are little mistakes and some annoying repetition of topics but nothing any of us could not get beyond. If you are not doing general geriatric and pediatric care or obstetrics, this book serves as a great starting point to explore the latest thinking. Similarly, if you don't do primary care, make sure to memorize the USPSTF and ACIP guidelines. Most importantly, do as many questions as you can from the ABFM website. I passed with above average scores but would have done even better if I had reviewed more of their sample questions. Good Luck. Rating: - Excellent Book, Good PriceI am preparing for my fourth (sigh) recertification in family practice. I have practiced emergency medicine for the last 26 years so I don't keep up with some of the topics - for example, child nutrition. So I need a good review book. The last time, I read Rakel's text, which is certainly thorough, but VERY long. This book is in question and answer format, and I find it excellent for studying. It has a nice atlas of rashes, X-rays, EKG's etc. like you will find on the boards. It also allows you to access an online website with more board preparation questions, which I haven't used yet, at no extra charge. The text is quite up to date (one of the questions I've come up on so far is about HIPPA regulations). I recommend this to anyone recertifying in family practice. Rating: - BRATTON'S Family Medicine Board ReviewVery up-to-date. Very happy with how comprehensive it is containing all sections of family medicine plus practice tests and on-line review. Only thing I would do different is make sure in the explanation that every wrong answer is explained why it is wrong and not simply why the right answer is right. Keep up the good work! Rating: - Bratton's Family Practice Board ReviewAfter taking the recert. exam, I found that Bratton's review helped more than the 40+ hour review "boot camp" that I attented. Question foremat was very similar to the board exam. In association with Amazon.com | |