Authors Rifaat, Archer and Volker bring an international perspective to the growing Islamic Insurance industry. Drawing on contributions from leading experts around the world, they present a comprehensive view of the very issues governing the industry and its future direction. As top financial institutes around the world seem to enter the lucrative Takaful markets, this timely book offers crucial background information and advice, invaluable for any serious player in the market.

Now updated to reflect the USMLE Step 2 exam, with greater emphasis on case presentations and diagnostic skills. Approximately 400 new clinical vignettes with accompanying questions (500 questions in all)–now featuring expanded answers referenced to leading textbooks or journal articles. Reviewed by McGraw-Hill’s Medical Student Advisory Committee to ensure simulation of the USMLE test-taking experience.

This book serves as an excellent review for the USMLE Step 3.

NEW to this edition: chapter on Sport Medicine (a key area of pediatrics for which students and residents state they need more training–ACGME survey), completely reorganized section on Infectious Diseases reflecting the most recent clinical perspectives, expanded section on lab and reference values . .