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Old 10-31-2005, 08:58 AM   #1
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What is the difference btw. the Rapid review pathology and the Star review pathology by Glojan? WHich one is better?

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RR is better, simply because it is more up-to-date than the Stars book. However, for pure basic knowledge, either will suffice. Some of the material in RR is definitely more current, and I think the book is an easier read.
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RR is better, simply because it is more up-to-date than the Stars book. However, for pure basic knowledge, either will suffice. Some of the material in RR is definitely more current, and I think the book is an easier read.
Are you saying you read Goljan's RR during your 2nd year pathology course?
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Are you saying you read Goljan's RR during your 2nd year pathology course?
I am. The notes for our class IS his 2006 edition of the Rapid Review.
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I am. The notes for our class IS his 2006 edition of the Rapid Review.
I'm asking Idiopathic.
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Yes, our class used the notes from his initial RR book, before it was published. Addenda and errata notwithstanding, this material was fine, and I had no need to review pathology before the exam.
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Yes, our class used the notes from his initial RR book, before it was published. Addenda and errata notwithstanding, this material was fine, and I had no need to review pathology before the exam.
Okay, I was just checking because I knew you were a 4th year and it didn't come out until last year. Hey, have you been using Goljan's stuff for Step 2 prep?
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Okay, I was just checking because I knew you were a 4th year and it didn't come out until last year. Hey, have you been using Goljan's stuff for Step 2 prep?
I guess indirectly, since I remember so much of what he said "would be on step 2". We have some lectures taped that are online but it seems like a rehashing of pathology, so I havent bothered with it.
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