My school recommends this as one of the 3 primary resources to use for USMLE step 1. I hardly ever see anyone talk about this book, and was wondering what people think of this book.

I haven't started studying too much for boards yet(too busy with cardio), but I have both First Aid and Step up. Most of my friends that took the Comlex and/or USMLE last year said they used both.
Which other two books does your school recommend as primary resources?

step up is allright for a change of pace but you'll soon start noticing several mistakes. shouldn't be your main source though. go thru FA or pathophysiology for boards and wards first

i'm using it but more to study for my module exams than for board prep. I'll probably get thru the entire text once and if I have time and feel it's useful I'll go thru it again prior to boards (but definitely FA>SU).

-J

It's a pretty good book ( i think better when going through the systems than for boards). I think use it second to FA - some stuff in step up is not in FA. Here is a review of the book http://gotmedbooks.com/findbooks.php?action=detail&num=112
Also check out pathophys for boards and wards.

good luck

Is pathophys for the boards and wards really good for step 1 prep? How do you suggest using it. I bought it a few months ago but have not really looked at it. :)

Is pathophys for the boards and wards really good for step 1 prep? How do you suggest using it. I bought it a few months ago but have not really looked at it. :)
I used it as a quick review while studying. I hits the high points and that's about it. I wouldn't make it your sole source, but it is definitly handy for change of pace or fast "last look" before the test. I think it's nicley laid out, and if you do as well, go ahead and buy the step 2 B & W because it is great for 3rd year!
good luck,
streetdoc

I haven't started studying too much for boards yet(too busy with cardio), but I have both First Aid and Step up. Most of my friends that took the Comlex and/or USMLE last year said they used both.
Which other two books does your school recommend as primary resources?


Thanks for all the replies. I was concerned about using Step Up because I've heard there are lots of mistakes. Someone here posted a file with a list of mistakes, but I don't know if that is a comprehensive list. The other 2 books my school recommends are First Aid and Underground Clinical Vignettes.