Does anyone use Step-up?

[DoctorWannaBe]

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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.

 

[futuredo32]

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?

 

[general malaise]

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

 

[DOctorJay]

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

 

[viper]

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

 

[highclass]

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. 🙂

 

[streetdoc]

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

 

[DoctorWannaBe]

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.