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Summary: First Aid:before,during and after board exam
Review: I consider First Aid USMLE step1 by vikas Bhushan an excellent affort for those going for board exam. One must see before starting preparation for the exam as it guide how to read, what to read, how to prepare and what is the demand of the board. And once you complete with other books and review books/coures, then again start reading the first aid, as it will remind you and prepare your brain for exam!! I wish auther will go on upgrading the books as per the demand of the time. Good luck.
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Summary: Great book
Review: I found this book highly useful for the usmle step 1. It summarized the topics in a reader friendly format. It helped me to study for the test without carrying so many textbooks around with me. I also recommend the following which is sold on amazon:
Spinal Anatomy Study Guide: Key Review Questions and Answers
ISBN: 0971999600
Microbiology Study Guide: Key Review Questions and Answers ISBN: 0971999635The last 2 study guides showed me the kind of topics that were asked on portions of the USLME step 1. You can't go wrong with these 3 books.
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Summary: the firstaid for usmle step 1
Review: I think this book has all,the student need to prepare him/herself for step 1 USMLE,this does not mean that the student should only read this book and sit for the exam.This book is great in recalling the important information and give the clues what is needed to answer the question in step 1 exam.
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Summary: Worked great for me!
Review: I used the 1998 edition. It was the only book I studied for step 1. I scored 236. What else do you need?
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Summary: Great Book for the Boards
Review: I used this book for the boards and found it very helpful. It helped me retain information with ease. It was also fun to study fun. I also highly recommend:
Microbiology Study Guide: Key Review Questions and Answers
(ISBN: 0971999635)
The second book is very good for the microbiology portion of the USLME exam. It helped me focus on the type of questions I should know. Both books are helped me pass the first time.
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Summary: This book is MONEY for Step 1
Review: I worked hard through out my first two years of Medical school. We even started studying early for the boards. However when crunch time came and there was a limited amount of time for review I used First Aid. I got the score I wanted and felt like I was prepared for 99% of the questions I had on the boards. If you can use this book during your course work-DO IT! What I did was made flash cards from this book and quized myself. I also used this along with the Clinical Vignettes which were awesome as well.
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Summary: Great book
Review: I wouldn't recommend reading this book 6 times cover to cover as the guy below me did, but it's definitely a must for Step I. Good images, great high yield info, wonderful index, great buzz-word association section, and helpful reviews of other medical texts at the end. You're making a big mistake if you don't pick this one up... if you have the time (and the lack of social life) to read this book cover to cover 6 times, more power to you... if you get through it once, more power to you. A must!
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Summary: A must, along with BRS Pathology and QBank
Review: I wouldn't recommend reading this book 6 times cover to cover as the guy below me did, but it's definitely a must for Step I. Good images, great high yield info, wonderful index, great buzz-word association section, and helpful reviews of other medical texts at the end. You're making a big mistake if you don't pick this one up... if you have the time (and the lack of social life) to read this book cover to cover 6 times, more power to you... if you get through it once, more power to you. A must!
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Summary: Must have during Basic Science Years
Review: If you want to do well on the USMLE, you must begin reading this book since day 1 of your medical school career. In addition, you must read all of the recommended books recommended by this text to help you do well on exams, which will help you aced Step 1 and 2. I am a graduate of Ross University School of Medicine; I followed the guidelines presented in this text before I matriculated at this wonderful medical institution and now I am a 1-PGY at a major, top-tier program in the U.S., which many say can't be done if you attend an offshore medical school. There are many others like me so study hard and don't let the U.S. medical cartel squash your dreams because of local politics and prideful ignorance.
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Summary: The GOLD Standard for Board Prep
Review: If you're taking the exam the same time I am - don't buy this book; I'll definitely have the edge!
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