Book excerpt: MAXIMUM RETENTION--MINIMAL TIME "I wish I had a copy of this book during my microbiology course ... excellent for classroom studies during the first two years of medical school." -- Judy Vu, Third Year Medical Student, University of Utah School of Medicine "I really enjoyed 'pimping' friends with questions from this book as a review for Step 1." -- Pete Pelletier, Third Year Medical Student, University of Utah School of Medicine "This excellent book covers the material second year medical students need to study for exams. It could easily be used in a small group to review. 3 Stars."--Doody's Review Service Deja Review: Microbiology and Immunology boils down your coursework to just the critical concepts you need to know for exam success. This unbeatable guide features a quick-read, two-column "flashcard" Q&A format--specifically designed to help you remember a large amount of pertinent information in the least amount of time possible. The format allows you to zero-in on only the correct answers to promote memory retention and get the most out of your study time. Great for last minute review of high-yield facts, Deja Review provides a straightforward way for you to assess your strengths and weaknesses so you can excel on your course exams and the USMLE Step 1. Active recall questions allow you to understand, not just memorize, the content Clinical vignettes at the end of chapters prepare you for board-style questions Portable size for study on the go--fits in your white coat pocket Bookmark included to guide you through easy-to-use flashcard presentation