Books USMLE Step 2

[spacetygrss]

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Hi.

Anyone have an recs for good books to use for studying for USMLE STep 2-CK?

Thanks.

 

[mward04]

I heard that the NMS book is very good plus Qbank from Kaplan. That's all. Anyone know of a good general book to use? Boards & Wards? I heard that First Aid for step 2 wasn't that good.

However, the main lesson I learned from step 1 was that I had TOO many resources so I want to keep my list down this time around.

 

[sony]

hi i need the same info tooo...so when are you taking step 2

 

[mward04]

August 12th...so let's get on this!!! 😀

 

[Scooby Moo]

I'm still hunting for good books too, and have heard the same thing about First Aid (that it's not as good for Step 2 as it is for Step 1). I thought Boards & Wards was pretty good (high-yield, quick-read, useful at times during third year) although I have an older edition...hopefully, it's even better now. If I combine that with QBank and one other comprehensive book, that's probably what I'll go with.

Do any of you guys/gals have opinions on:
Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine: Self-Assessment and Board Review

or

Crush Step 2?

Thanks in advance.

 

[starayamoskva]

I'm still hunting for good books too, and have heard the same thing about First Aid (that it's not as good for Step 2 as it is for Step 1). I thought Boards & Wards was pretty good (high-yield, quick-read, useful at times during third year) although I have an older edition...hopefully, it's even better now. If I combine that with QBank and one other comprehensive book, that's probably what I'll go with.

Do any of you guys/gals have opinions on:
Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine: Self-Assessment and Board Review

or

Crush Step 2?

Thanks in advance.

Step 2 secrets

 

[Scooby Moo]

Step 2 secrets

From your description of this in another Step 2 thread, it sounds like something I'd like to check out. Thanks!

 

[mward04]

I've heard good things about Step 2 Secrets as well...what makes it so good?

 

[florida_hokie]

Funny, I just got home from Barnes and Noble and while there I looked through some of the Step 2 books. My opinion was that USMLE Step 2 Secrets looked very good. It seems small enough to carry with you and reference at periodoc free times but it is also written in a manner like what you would expect as an M3 being pimped by an intern/resident/attending. Seeing how I just statrted 3rd year, I will probably get this book and use it as a review during rotations.

 

[Blade28]

I've been using Crush Step 2 with QBank...occasionally I look through Boards and Wards as well. My exam is in 2 weeks... 🙁

 

[JML MD]

I just posted a thread with some step 2 advice, and it may be helpful to you. Good luck....

Step 2 Advice Thread