Medical Biochemistry: Preparatory Manual for Undergraduates_2e

The second edition of this book is thoroughly revised as per guidelines of National Medical Commission in accordance with the competency-based curriculum of Biochemistry. The questions not only test the knowledge but also incorporate the clinical/applied aspects of biochemistry which are so important to help the students to think out of the box.

. Uniquely presented in question-answer format covering all categories of questions that are expected in a university exam, in concise manner for rapid revision.

. Covers questions which can be asked in different way (different questions by same answers), this helps students to write answers for these questions in exams.

. Answers presented in bullet points supported with tables, boxes, and figures, helps students to frame answers to questions and replicate the same in exams.

. Complex/Key information is summarized in tables helps in quick revision during exams and also breaks monotony text.

. Applied aspects provided at appropriate places in colored boxes, adds more clarity to the answer provided.

. Recapitulation of points to ponder at the end of text for quick revision.

. Prepares students for both theory and viva voce.

. Reorganized topics in the same order as presented in new curriculum.

. Insight into the biochemistry CBME curriculum with respect to Attitude, Ethics and Communication (AETCOM), Early Clinical Exposure (ECE), and self-directed learning in order to help in the making of the Indian Medical Graduate.

. Ensured coverage of all competency codes integrated within the text as per new competency-based undergraduate

curriculum.

. Inclusion of 250 multiple-choice questions, and 500 short questions and viva voce for self-assessment of the topics studied.

. Insertion of clinical cases along with answers to clinical cases at the end of the book to help understand the biochemical basis of disease and its management.