About the Chief Editors:

Simon D. Baxter:

Currently a senior medical student at the University of Toronto, Simon received his Honours Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from Queen’s University.,br> Gordon G. McSheffrey:

Currently a MD/PhD student at the University of Toronto, Gordon received an Honours Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from the University of Waterloo.

The Toronto Notes is an up-to-date, concise and comprehensive 1400 page review of 29 medical specialties. The University of Toronto graduating medical class, under the guidance of faculty experts, revises the text annually. This book prepares graduating medical students for the Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination and the second step of the United States Medical Licensing Examination. Over the past 26 years, The Toronto Notes has become an essential study guide for medical students in Canada and around the world.

The Toronto Notes 2010 includes exciting new changes that will further help students prepare for the Canadian and American medical licensing exams. This year, the Toronto Notes 2010 package includes:

A concise textbook with in depth coverage of 29 medical specialties

The most up-to-date Evidence Based Medicine reviews

Additional online resources including an annotated Atlas of images, heart sound tutorial and more!

PDA Clinical Data Set with a user-friendly interface for quick reference on the wards

Online version of the text optimized for mobile devices

Online set of practice questions

A 300-page pocket reference guide, highlighting common clinical management scenarios and helpful tips on clerkship basics (perfect to carry on the wards)

New features include:

38 new original medical illustrations

Brand new website with improved features and search functionality

Brand new landmark clinical trials summaries

More detailed online colour atlas with new images and annotations

New “Define-as-You-Read” online glossary for instant clarification of medical terminology