Physiology: Cases and Problems

I had this book during first year phys and only did a few cases from it (not enough time). But once I started reviewing for Step 1, I went through the whole book - fantastic! I started my review for each systems chapter in First Aid by doing the corresponding cases in Costanzo. This gave me an in-depth, conceptual review, which is what you need for Step 1. And, it's hard to have the discipline to work through the physiology; these cases help you really understand the material. Highly recommended.

An excellent way to test your understanding of basic concepts in physiology. A great way to supplement your physiology/medical school courses.

This is a fantastic book for med school physiology, especially if you find lecture boring and need a book to bring the dry material into a clinical context. the book presents classic presentations and data, asks questions about the physiology behind the symptoms, and then explains the answers. the explanations are laid out simply using nicely worded paragraphs and incorporating all those nasty equations so that they make sense!

As a 2nd-year med student, I've ready many medical textbooks, but this little gem is one of the best. The case studies are excellent and the book pulls together a lot of interesting and useful information. If you are a 1st or 2nd year med student, then I highly recommend this book to you.

This book is AMAZING! I found it helpful for learning physiology as a first year student and also for pulling everything together as I studied each system second year. The cases are presented in a clear, concise format and the explanations are logical and so easy to understand. By far the best book I've used in medical school.