BRS vs. High Yield

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Opinions please...

 

[Taus]

depends on the subject....

 

[SoCuteMD]

And the circumstances.

Finals/shelf exams: High-Yield
Tests: probably BRS

 

[Vox Animo]

umm hi, That Guy here...what does BRS mean?

 

[gschl1234]

umm hi, That Guy here...what does BRS mean?

Board Review Series -- Outline format w/ review MCQ at end of chapters

 

[rob14599]

Opinions please...

BRS has review questions, High-Yield does not. Do what I do and buy them both! I got some used ones for Histo and Physio and a few other subjects at our school's student-run used book sale, or check out the Internet for some cheaper copies.

 

[Pontifex Maximus]

I need to get one of these for embryo (not step I, just the course). Which is better? I don't get embryo at freaking all.

 

[psipsina]

I need to get one of these for embryo (not step I, just the course). Which is better? I don't get embryo at freaking all.

The overwhelming consensus for high yeild seems to be that HY is better for embryo. I've been reading it before lectures and it has really helped me not be so lost. GL!

 

[roca88]

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[Pontifex Maximus]

The overwhelming consensus for high yeild seems to be that HY is better for embryo. I've been reading it before lectures and it has really helped me not be so lost. GL!

Cool bones. Embryo is the closest thing to hell in lecture form as far as I can tell. I heard about the HY series having a really small 50 page first edition and that it was better. Can anyone chime in on that?

 

[RaaMD]

If you had to compare the BRS series versus the High-Yield, which books would you recommend from each series. Thanks!

 

[Dr Who]

Publishers mostly rearrange chapters and change one or two insignificant things and sell it as a "new" edition just to force new med students to buy more of their books. I basically stick with used books, even older editions as I dont see the need to invest in them. I use, for instance, a third edition netter which serves me great. A new "fourth edition" just came out in which they basically gave it a nicer looking cover and rearranged the image plates. If you can find an older edition netter in decent condition for half the price dont even bother investing in the new one.
There is one ecxeption though. The new edition of the anatomy BRS is definately worth it. It is a huge change from the last edition in the way it is formated and presents the clinical correlations, plus it has a chapter review at the end of each chapter that goes over the most important points. The last edition basically gave you a dry review with questions at the end of each chapter. As far as I know that is the only "new" BRS worth investing in.

 

[Dr Who]

As for recommending BRS or HY? It depends on the class or the specific use I guess. For first year I recommend BRS for anatomy, and embryology. HY for histo. For biochem I didnt use either, I preffered to use the Lippincott text. For physiology I used the Constanzo text with class handouts and for neuro I used the BRS. HY is usually good for shelf exams. At my school we have one day off before shelf exams for study. Since time is an issue the HY is the best bet then.

 

[Vizsla]

Cool bones. Embryo is the closest thing to hell in lecture form as far as I can tell. I heard about the HY series having a really small 50 page first edition and that it was better. Can anyone chime in on that?

when i took embryo I used my class syllabus as a primary resource and high yield for summarizing concepts. One of the best high yield books ive used so far is for biostats. I agree w/ Dr. Who that BRS physio and neuro are awesome and definitely use Lippincotts for biochem.

 

[jocg27]

I used BRS physio and high yield neuro, I thought they were both good.