First Aid for the USMLE Step 1 2011 (First Aid USMLE) Review

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(More customer reviews)As a current owner of First Aid 2010 (which was used as an accessory, alongside my basic sciences), I purchased the 2011 edition in order to stay up to date. However, this edition is virtualy one and the same as the 2010 edition, with the exception of the following:
- The text is in darker print, hence sharper on the eyes and more legible.
- A few of the dedicated NOTES pages have been collectively moved from the end of certain chapters to the very end of the book. As a result, some sections have fewer pages, or begin at different page numbers, as indicated by the index.
Other than that, it's still a great source for Step 1. Although this edition is cheaper than the 2010 (at the time of this writing at least), I suppose it's somewhat a releif that this edition remains unchanged. For the current 2010 edition owners, there's no update necessary, and nothing new to revise! I hope this offers some advice to anyone unsure as to whether they should update to this new edition. Thank you and God bless!

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The #1 selling medical review book in the world -- updated with the latest must-know facts and test-taking strategies for the USMLE Step 1

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On the last edition:4 STAR DOODY'S REVEW!"This book manages to fit two years worth of medical school content into one review book....This book is extremely helpful in preparing for the USMLE Step 1 exam. It is concise enough to use to prepare for the exam in a reasonable amount of time without omitting important information. It covers the material covered in the first two years of medical school very well....This edition appears to have incorporated suggestions from students who have taken the exam to reflect recent changes in the exam."--Doody's Review Service

First Aid for the USMLE Step 1 is the undisputed "bible" of USMLE Step 1 preparation. This annually updated student-to-student review delivers an unmatched collection of the most frequently tested high-yield facts and mnemonics. Written by medical students who took the boards in 2010, it provides a complete framework to help you prepare for the most anxiety-provoking exam of your career.

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Katzung and Trevor's Pharmacology (Katzung & Trevor's Pharmacology: Examination & Board Review) Review

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(More customer reviews)This book was extremely useful for me to study for the boards. It is detailed, yet very clear, with good explanations and tables. It emphasizes on drug use, interactions and adverse effects. Each chapter includes a series of 15-20 relevant questions, and you will find at the end a summary of all key drugs in a few words (very useful for a final review just before the exam). The book also includes 2 board-type examinations of 120 questions each.
However, it requires a time commitment of several weeks to be really useful. Therefore, I will strongly recommend it to study during your school classes and then for review, or for international medical students or graduates who,like me, studied pharmacology years ago and need to review everything.

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Review of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, Tenth Edition (LANGE Basic Science) Review

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(More customer reviews)I received this book about a week ago to supplement my studying for my Medical Immunology and Microbiology course. This has been terrific at helping to clarify the lectures that my professors give. The only problem that I've found is that the Index is not always correct in terms of page numbers. If you are looking for something and can't find it on the pages listed in the index, look a page before or after (usually after) the page listed and you should find it. Besides that, I'm really glad that I purchased this book.

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Summaries of important microorganisms
Summary tables that emphasize the need-to-know aspects of infectious diseases
Basic science pearls that summarize fundamental concepts
Information-packed tables and figures
NEW! Chapter on Ectoparasites, such as scabies mites, lice, nits, and spider bites
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First Aid for the USMLE Step 1 2009: A Student to Student Guide (First Aid USMLE) Review

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(More customer reviews)My strategy with First Aid - I figured out which books were used to make First Aid (I listed them below) and then I read those books to get the explanations that First Aid is lacking. I took notes in First Aid from these books. At the end of my studying, I had one comprehensive source with all my notes. I was able to review this once in the last few weeks before the exam.
**Use the shortest edition of these you can find (there just isn't enough time for anything longer)**
Lange Micro and Immuno
Lange Pharmacology
Costanzo's Physiology (NOT the BRS book)
Lippincott's Biochemistry
High Yield Gross Anatomy (older version because it was shorter)
High Yield Neuroanatomy
BRS Behavioral Sciences
HY Biostats
HY Embrology (old version, shorter only 50 pages)
I memorized First Aid (and my notes) word for word. I opened up First Aid and wrote the first page on a piece of paper. Then I closed the book and tried to write the page from memory. Then I repeated this over and over until I could do the page from memory. It took maybe half and hour per page. Then I periodically reviewed what I had memorized (the next day, a week later, etc). This was very painful, but I think memorization is necessary. You will forget some things before the exam, but you have to try to memorize First Aid in my opinion to do really well.
I decided on USMLE Rx as my Qbank because it contains all the First Aid facts and I wanted reinforcement on those. Maybe this worked I don't know. As far as a quality I thought it was pretty good but I have heard the others are good also.
It really helped me to pick a system - say Cardio - and do all of the studying from that area. So I did Cardio Anatomy, Phys, Path, etc. etc. and the USMLE Rx questions from that area all at once. It really helped me get a "critical understanding" so to speak of the subject.
I scored above a 260/99 with this (I also used Goljan quite a bit in addition to First Aid). I am sure anyone else can as long as they are motivated enough.

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This annually updated collection of the most frequentlytested high-yield facts and mnemonicsdelivers everything you need to pass themost anxiety-provoking exam of your career. Writtenby students who just passed the boards, this is theundisputed "bible" of USMLE Step 1 preparation -- used by more than half-a-million students.

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Deja Review USMLE Step 1, Second Edition Review

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(More customer reviews)This is an awesome idea and a really useful book. Unfortunately I have found several typos that actually change the meaning of the questions (eg: the wrong receptor name) and found neither a list of errata nor a way to contact the authors. (When you're studying for Step I, you definitely want to know you're getting accurate information.) I will look forward to the next edition instead!

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"I like the fact that embryology for each system is given at the beginning of each chapter.This series is a wonderful compendium throughout the medical college years, particularly preclinical years to prepare for Step 1." -- Ali Rizvi, MPH, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Class of 2010
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Pathology: The Big Picture (LANGE The Big Picture) Review

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(More customer reviews)I'm writing this review as a medical student. I would be comparing this book to the other high yield path books out there: BRS pathology, and rapid review pathology (goljan). This book is great, clear sentences and descriptions, great pictures, high yield facts. Some cons: no treatment indications. The one great thing about the rapid review path is that it always includes a few sentences about how the disease is treated thus giving you more of a whole picture of the disease, which is what these books ought to do since they are not aimed at providing deep reviews of each disease but rather a comprehensive review. However stylistically I understood the disease process better in this book since the sentences are not just bullet points. It has a good format now, but could use some more charts and diagrams and most importantly treatments. There's still room for improvement.

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Numerous summary tables and figures for quick reference and rapid retention of even the most difficult topic
Highlighted key concepts that underscore integral aspects of histology (key concepts are also listed in a table at the end of each chapter)
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Neuroscience Pretest Self-Assessment and Review, Seventh Edition (Pretest Basic Science Series) Review

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(More customer reviews)Great, thorough prep for our neuroscience class first year of med school. Also a great review of the material for step 1.

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PreTest is the closest you can get to seeing the USMLE Step 1 without actually taking it!

500 clinical-vignette style questions and answers!

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"This is a useful study aid for students preparing for exams.With a broad collection of questions offered, students can integrate their basic science knowledge in clinical scenarios." -- Daniel Eskenazi, Fourth Year MD/PhD Candidate, University of Washington School of Medicine
Great for course review and the USMLE Step 1, PreTest asks the right questions so you'll know the right answers. You'll find 500 clinical-vignette style questions and answers along with complete explanations of correct and incorrect answers. The content has been reviewed by students who recently passed their exams, so you know you are studying the most relevant and up-to-date material possible.No other study guide targets what you really need to know in order to pass like PreTest!
Content that covers all the must-know topics:High Yield Facts,Gross Anatomy of the Brain,Development,The Neuron,The Synapse,Neurochemistry/Neurotransmitters,The Spinal Cord,The Autonomic Nervous System,The Brainstem and Cranial Nerves,Sensory Systems,Anatomy of the Forebrain,Motor Systems,Higher Functions

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Clinical Vignettes for the USMLE Step 1 PreTest Self-Assessment and Review, Fourth Edition (PreTest Basic Science) Review

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(More customer reviews)My boook was in immaculate shape. The seller was very nice. I am pleased with my purchase

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PreTest™ is the closest you can get to seeing the test before you take it!

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450 board-type questions, referenced answers and explanations
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