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Rapid Review Pathology, by Edward F. Goljan, MD, makes it easy for you to master all of the pathology material covered on the USMLEâ„¢ Step 1 Exam. It combines an outline-format review of key concepts with hundreds of USMLE-style practice questions – inside the book and online – that give you all the practice you need to succeed.
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