First Aid vs. Step Up?

[MedStudentM2]

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Now that both are organized by systems, is first aid enough by itself or is it worth it to get both books? I'm taking the exam at the end of the year, so theoretically I have time to go through both books if it's worth it. But i don't want to just buy step up and then not use it. i already got FA 2006. thanks!!!

 

[Summer.Thunder]

i bought both books. but i personally think that step up has lots of details. first aid's format is shorter, which is easier to remember.

 

[Pollicis]

less is more. stick with one book and get to know it really well. I used the 2005 FA and it was fine for me. just my $0.02.

 

[mrdowntoearth]

First Aid + Goljan = highly recommended. I didn't use Step up at all. I think it's a waste of money