Truthfully, you'll get lots of conflicting opinions from med students when it comes to which review books are the best for each course. Everyone has their own favorite, but this is the one book I hear consistently praised by everyone I've met from a wide variety of med schools across the US. Honestly, I'm not sure why this book works so well. The book is pretty short, & there aren't that many review questions with it. In fact, it's pretty cut & dry, but I think it's the straight to the point tone that makes this book great. Phys is a conceptual course, & Dr. Costanzo shows you only what you need to understand why a physiological principle is what it is, & then will build on it with relevant applications. Also, she does a good job of deconstructing all the fun graphs you'll see in your phys course - always the worst part of everyone's phys experience. She makes it bearable, though, especially in the cardiovascular & pulmonary chapters. I thought that some of the disorders discussed in the Renal chapter weren't necessary & made discussion of the topic less straightforward than what is typical of the book, & I do wish there were a chapter for musculoskeletal physiology. These, however, are pretty minor complaints (muscles & bones were pretty minor topics in my phys course, though, I suppose that would be different if we had a larger MS unit). I'd recommend supplementing it with a larger book of review questions (like Guyton's Review), but it's definitely a great place to start learning about phys topics.

My school has a unique curriculum, we only have a year of basic sciences before going to clinic. As a result, everything, including Physiology, was ridiculously crammed. We had to read cardiac physiology in a NIGHT, with about 100 pages+ from a Guyton physiology to understand on first reading. But this BRS Physiology was sufficient even for first learning. Just read the book and if there is any point that you are interested to pursue deeper or are not sure about, check it in a conventional textbook like Guyton.

I highly recommend BRS physiology for medical students who are overwhelmed and desperate.

I bought this book to study for my anatomy and physiology final exam. I LOVE LOVE LOVE this book. It perfectly summarizes my 1500 page text book. I couldn't be more impressed.

Great book. Overview of physiology is perfect for a 1st year med student. I see more advanced medical students using it as well.

I have benefited much from this book in test preparation. If you are a medical student and want in-depth Physiology studies you could benefit much from larger books like Guyton's but if It is time to prepare for tests and want a book that will give you concise information, help you to prepare well, rich with questions that teach you how to think whether after each chapter you study or at the end of the book, this is a great book to read and use. the price is reasonable too !

I got the book so fast and new (even if the condition stated like new)!

The content of this book is quite useful, but the quality is terrible. A book is not useful if the pages are constantly falling out, no matter how good the content.

It's a great book to prepare Physiology for USMLE step 1. As I am an International Medical Graduate, this book is unique to prepare Physiology. It's written clearly and bold letter already highlight important facts. After the end of each chapter, the questions are very helpful and cover the chapter. I recommend this book for any person who prepare USMLE Step 1, physiology.

This book helped explain concepts that were not explained well in my course notes. Also, I preread this book for the sections related to my lecture notes and it helps me to follow my lecture notes better. There are also practice problems at the end of each section that are helpful reviews.

The book does not have enough information or topics to review. Looks like it was hastily done just to get the title out. I did not find the book useful at all and had to order another physiology review book for USMLE.

I found it better to just go over highlights from the Constanzo physio book. Unless you are trying to complete your BRS title set, I would give this a pass.

This book is an absolute requirement for physiology. GET this book. You will use it throughout med school.

Awesome awesome book. A simply must have for first year med students for their physiology class and for second years stuyding for the board.

This book is the best written text I've ever read. It is an impossibly perfect mix of conciseness and essential detail. No medical student should be able to sleep without this on the bookshelf.

Precise explanations, broad topic coverage and the use of simple terms will make you love this book and above all Psysiology, even if it is not one of your favorite subjects!

great purchase,, the book was in perfect conditions and I got it fairly quick; before the estimated shipping time, I will definitively buy from this seller again!

This book is good for learning physiology. But you must not depend on the questions part. Questions look as if they were prepared in a haste just to be done for the sake of form. A lot of questions that don't teach much.

I still havent received this product and it has been about 5-6 weeks. I have contacted the seller and still have not had a response.

This book came highly recommended from an upperclassman. It's short, sweet, and to the point. It presents medical physiology in a clear and logical manner, making it easy to understand and assimilate.

thank you so much for the book. it was very good condition and fast delivery, definitely will buy more product from this seller. excellent service

I purchased this book to use with my USMLE study in the future, but have found it to be extraordinarily helpful in my med school classes as well. Highly recommend.

I would just like to say that this sender wasted no time and I received the book promplty within the week that i ordered it. Also, the book was just as they promised it would be. Thank you very much. I have asked and paid extra for items to be expedited before and they still took forever.

For those who are wondering if the BRS Physiology book is worth it: IT DEFINITELY IS!!! I am very happy that I purchased it and know that I will be using it for decades... yes I said decades.

This book is awesome, but I can still criticize it. I read it along with the little Guyton book, and used it as a main source a couple of days before the NBME, which we took at the end of our physiology class in medical school. I read the entire book in two days, and understood it all! It is a fast dirty way to study physiology that hits all the necessary points. However, it has its down points. The book is in bullet point format all the time. It became a little degrading to see point after point, which is why I used the pocket Guyton book. Guytons pocket book is another source that I highly recommend because it explains rather than bullet points, and if the bullet points in this book become too much for you, try pocket Guyton. Also, the sections of this book may not follow your class lecture. It can be unpleasant to search for what your studying. If the book had sections smaller than 30 pages it would help. Another word of warning, this book is build for medical school. This book is not intended as a source for PhD work, etc. However, if you are in med school, this is a necessary evil!

The book had a lot of concepts that really helped with my learning of physio throughout the course and later with prepping for the physio shelf exam. My only beef with the content was with the impertinent discussions of molecular similarities between some hormones, but overall, I was pretty satisfied with the book.

This book is an amazing tool for my Medical School Physiology class, it will be a vital piece of my USMLE study regimen.

I think this is the best BRS there is. I used this book for course exam prep as well as board review. It is a great tool to highlight important concepts, and it explains things in a simple and effective way with the right amount of information.

This book is an excellent resource to supplement boards study. I have been very pleased.

I decided to purchase this book as a supplement to the textbook we use in class. You know, you read the complicated textbook and then the supplement next. Not so any longer. This guide gets right to the point. Reading it before class has facilitated my understanding of lectures and comprehension of the required readings.
You don't have to be a medical student to derive value out of this book. I hope it helps you as much as it has helped me.

I ordered this book the first week that classes started and received it the following week. The book was like new as promised and I had no problems with the seller throughout my buying process. I would highly recommend this seller! Thanks~

The book was in perfect condition--brand new, no markings in the text, in tact cover...plus free shipping!

i really like the author's clear explanations and organization of the book. this is basically an outline of her physiology textbook, which is also great. i only wish that brs physiology had more color charts/diagrams/images. for the cost of the book, i think it's a reasonable request.

This book was very helpful when studying for medical physiology. I haven't taken the boards yet.

This is a great review book. It outlines the important concepts in neurophysiology, cardiology, respiratory and renal physiology. The outline goes straight to the point, the tables are nicely organized to pick up the simmilarities and/or differences, and the diagrams are excellent to understand concepts.

This book has been a great resource in studying for board review. The organization is helpful by topic & is a nice addition to preparations.

Consistently good book, easy to read, useful information in logical order. Pretty much all you have to know on Physio for Step 1.

This book is fabulous!!! It's one of the best physiology books I've read. I highly encourage purchasing it. Plus, it's a great FNP board review book with great questions at the end of the chapters!

Hands down the best resource for physiology. Respiratory and Acid-Base chapters were a bit weak, but overall, the book was excellent.

Great to use during 1st and 2nd year in supplement to your medschool classes. My boards will be this summer, but this book is widely regarded as the gold standard for physiology preparation for the USMLE/COMLEX step 1..This book is also a condensed version of the bigger physiology boook by costanzo (same author) so if you dont understand anything in the BRS, you should refer to the bigger Costanzo book. I highly recommend at least the BRS for boards.

Good review of physiology. Used it for my shelf exam and USMLE Step 1 and it covered most of the important things

This is a great book for review- however, my prof went into way more detail than what this book covers. I think it will be helpful for boards, but I still needed a physio text for med school.

BRS books have a reputation of being of high quality and worth every cent. This physiology edition is no different.

Dr. Costanzo is definitely a great teacher. This book has really helped me out a lot, I've even recommended to all my friends who are planning to go to medical school. The online feature is a great companion, and for the price, nothing beats it! If you are a first time physiology student, I recommend this as a supplement text.

I used this book as an MS1 and it saved my ut in physio. Now in combination with Rapid Review Pathology is the prefect way to get the material together that you need for the Boards!
You cannot go into the Boards without ever using this book- it's just that good!

I love the BRS because it concisely covers every topic, is very reader friendly, and does not take too much time.

I am giving it four stars because I wish I had discovered Costanzo's other physiology book much earlier. BRS is too condensed for the information to go to your long term memory. Costanzo's other book has much more information and I wish I had gotten that along with BRS.

very easy to read and follow, exellent summary of the essential facts and good practice questions good for preparing of any postgraduate exams in physiology highly recommended

This book is seriously getting me through physiology. Not a replacement for a textbook (some of the concepts aren't explained, just listed), but a great review before the test. Reading through the chapter makes everything seem so much clearer! And the questions at the end of the chapter are a great way to study. I haven't taken the boards yet, but I'm sure this book will be helpful for them!

I've so far just been using this to review the basics of physiology in preparation for tests. It's great for helping to establish a skeleton for learning. You may need to look up some finer details, but the vast majority of what you need is right here.

BRS Physiology is a must have for everyone who is or ever has been in medical school. It lays down a firm foundation for your fund of knowledge. It is not comprehensive but it is concise and easy to read. The questions are useful for self-assessment.

Really helps you pick out the things you MUST KNOW. Great tables.

Doesn't have enough substance or diagrams for renal physio. It also doesn't cover clotting/coagulation (please correct me if i'm wrong), so make sure you get that info elsewhere...

I bought this one for two months now. It's pretty precise and clear.

Medical School professors often get lost in the details when they try to teach basic physiology. This book is essentail to for surviving and finding the important details. the questions in the back of each chapter are very good.