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Josh Grossman, Colonel, U.S. Army Medical Corps, M.D., FACP, U.S. Army Medical Corps, Johnson City, TN "Robert Ficalora has applied his extensive expertise in graduate medical education, board preparation and adult learning with the talent and clinical expertise of many Mayo physicians to produce a focused, organized, well-rounded board preparation book ... the goals parallel the structure of the ABIM certification exam. The material is presented in a focused manner for the 21st century learner, with key points highlighted and many figures, tables, and diagrams. This is not only a content review for any individual preparing as a first time test taker or an MOC exam taker; it is a true guide for the individual, with great tips and words of wisdom ... I encourage my own residents to use it now and will use myself again in 5 more years!"
Stephanie Ann Call, MD MSPH; Associate Professor, Program Director, Internal Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA