Confused. What prep books are used for COMPLEX?

[futuredoc0307]

I tried searching up the DO equivalency of USMLE prep books but couldn’t find any. What books do DO students use to prep for complex? Are books like “first aid” used for both board examinations or only for USMLE? How did you prep? Is first aid sufficient? I appreciate the clarification!

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[st2205]

*COMLEX

Similar materials. I used First Aid and Combank/Comquest + Savarese book. But this was 6-7 years ago.

 

[futuredoc0307]

Lmao no wonder I’ve been getting nothing on google

 

[deleted645092]

First Aid For COMLEX does exist but nobody uses it. Test prep for COMLEX uses the same resources as USMLE.

 

[Blanky]

I think everyone studies for USMLE and then do some minor OMT/OMM study last minute for COMLEX.

 

[futuredoc0307]

I think everyone studies for USMLE and then do some minor OMT/OMM study last minute for COMLEX.

Is it the norm for DOs to take both exams?

 

[AnatomyGrey12]

Is it the norm for DOs to take both exams?

It should be. Any incoming DO student should plan to take the USMLE.

 

[deleted480308]

Do uworld, pathoma and the last week you review omm with savarese

 

[alprazoslam]

Lol study for usmle and do some omm stuff a few days before u take COM(P)LEX

 

[DrRedstone]

UFAPS (UWorld, First Aid (for USMLE), Pathoma, and Sketchy) and pay attention in your OMM classes + OMG OMT/Savarese for a week between your USMLE and COMLEX exam.
Sketcy is particularly useful since COMLEX loves micro.

 

[ClinPathDO]

I agree with the above resources and rapid review pathology by goljan and brs physio.