Hardcore Neuroscience focuses on the essentials of neuroscience, as an ultra-high yield Step 1 review and an ideal course supplement. Figures and images help students visualize key concepts, and the concise, outline format allows rapid access to vital information. Critical "hardcore" facts are highlighted in the text, emphasizing the most heavily tested information for review.

Kevin C. Wang is the lead author for this second book of the Hardcore series. Kevin is a 4th yr medical student at UCSF. During medical school he took some time off to get a PhD in Neurobiology at Harvard Medical School. He also has a Master of Philosophy in Biological Science from University of Cambridge and a Master of Science in Biological Sciences (With Honors) from Stanford University. While at Harvard he did significant research in neuroscience and has published numerous journal articles.

Rita Mukhtar is co-author. Rita is a third year medical student at UCSF with an undergraduate degree from UC Berkeley in Molecular and Cell Biology.

 

Series Editors: Ben Sears and Rodrigo Saenz will work closely with the authors to ensure this book adheres to the series style and features.

Cellular neurophysiology

Synapses and neurotransmitters

Development and embryology

Gross anatomy

Brainstem anatomy

Cranial nerves

Spinal cord and peripheral nerves

Autonomic nervous system

Sensory systems

Motor systems

Higher functions and the limbic system

Paroxysmal disorders

Cerebrospinal fluid and central nervous system infections

Space-occupying lesions

Hardcore clinical topics

Hardcore imaging

Step 1 practice questions and answers