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Gold Standard Audio Corrections, Additions, and Updates Discussion Forum

Since Apollo took over distribution of Gold Standard USMLE Audio Reviews in 2010, we have been working constantly to update the material, both in it's format and content.


2010 Gold Standard Audio USMLE Review Updates Were
  • All Gold Standard Audio USMLE programs converted from CD to MP3
  • Program made available as a download
  • Prices significantly reduced from the old price of about $300.00 per program
  • 150% "FAST Speed" Versions of all programs created
  • Track names updated and added
  • 300 page reference manual with the Step 1 program scanned into PDF format for digital distribution


2011 Gold Standard Audio USMLE Review Updates Are
  • 9 hours of totally new audio AND 14 bonus sets from Foundations of Medicine added to the Step 1 Program (to cover gaps in the program)
  • 7 hours of totally new audio & 9 bonus sets from Foundations of Medicine added to the Step 2 Program (to cover gaps in the program)
  • AND - Release of Step 1 and Step 2 "Total Audio Packages" which extend 40% OFF Email Subscriber Pricing to USMLEHelp Titles
NOTE: The bonus sets from Foundations of Medicine are included in the "Total Audio Packages" as part of the complete Foundations program included


2012 Gold Standard Updates Are Up to You!

Currently students from across the country creating a working transcript of the entire Gold Standard USMLE review audio recordings. This transcript will be used to produce a working transcript that can be used to update future editions of the program with the latest, clinically relevant, high-yield USMLE review material (and to create a working textbook that you, the student, can use along with the audio).

Additionally, we want to hear from you! If you have an suggestions on gaps in subject matter, irrelevant topics, or improvements to the audio program that we can incorporate into the 2012 or future editions of the Gold Standard Audio Programs, please post your suggested corrections and additions at:


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Using the Gold Standard Audio Corrections, Additions, and Updates Discussion Forum

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5. If you would like to make suggestions for "Corrections" or "Useful Additions" to future editions of the Gold Standard USMLE Audio Reviews, please see these SDN threads: Gold Standard Step 1 Corrections and Additions Thread & Gold Standard Step 2 Corrections and Additions Thread.

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Using the Gold Standard Audio Corrections, Additions, and Updates Discussion Forum
5. If you would like to make suggestions for "Corrections" or "Useful Additions" to future editions of the Gold Standard USMLE Audio Reviews, please see these SDN threads: Gold Standard Step 1 Corrections and Additions Thread & Gold Standard Step 2 Corrections and Additions Thread.


What corrections are you referring to? Were there mistakes in the audio files or are you just looking for suggestions for improving?

I've used the audio files, enjoy them very much. One thing from an organizational perspective that might be something to consider is to try a systems based approach, rather than an alphabetical approach (i.e. put GI as a system, then associated microbiology, pharmacology, pathology, physiology, etc. associated with that). My school teaches a system based approach and the overlap is pretty nice for integration purposes.

Ultimately, I would like to have a program that is based solely on Chief Complaint (i.e. cough, headache, abd. pain, etc.) but I think the logistics behind that would be extremely difficult!

Just a thought!
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Ultimately, I would like to have a program that is based solely on Chief Complaint (i.e. cough, headache, abd. pain, etc.) but I think the logistics behind that would be extremely difficult!

kirbyross - if you are looking for a program based mostly on complaints (or symptoms) check out Gold Standard Foundations of Medicine. Here is how the material is laid out:

  • Gold Standard Foundations of Medicine USMLE Audio Review Contents

  • WBC (2 sets)
  • RBC (2 sets)
  • K+ (2 sets)
  • Fever of unknown origin (1 set)
  • Urinalysis (8 sets)
  • Sexual Manifestations of Disease (2 sets)
  • Growth ******ation (3 sets)
  • Anorexia (2 sets)
  • Temperature & Hyper/hypothermia (1 set)
  • Pain (2 sets)
  • Shock (1 set)
  • Distention (1 sets)
  • Cough and Hemoptysis (1 set)
  • Pulmonary Edema (1 set)
  • Dyspnea (1 set)
  • Hypoxia and Cyanosis (1 set)
  • Muscular Manifestations of Disease (3 sets)
  • Na+ (2 sets)
  • Renal Failure (3 sets)
  • Hypothyroidism (3 sets)
  • Photosensitivity (2 sets)
  • Summaries (4 sets)


So basically, the foundations of medicine program looks at a sign or complaint and lays out many of the causes of that complaint. So if your patient complains of Anorexia or Dyspnea or Cough - Gold Standard Foundations of Medicine Audio USMLE Review goes through the differential of what may be causing the symptom or sign - presents the causes and evaluation - and discusses some of the pathophysiology and treatment.

For the sections on WBC or UA or Renal Failure these lab abnormalities are the finding and then the program proceeds with causes and evaluation - and discusses some of the pathophysiology and treatment as above.


Regarding the Gold Standard Corrections and Additions Threads

No USMLE review book, course, or audiobook is perfect. We are proud that there are relatively few (very few) errors in the Gold Standard USMLE Audio Review MP3 programs. A testament to the fact is that both the Gold Standard Step 1 Audio Corrections and Additions Thread and Gold Standard Step 2 Audio Corrections and Additions Thread on SDN have been posted for months and there has been very little feedback. So we encourage you to post anything you find incorrect or simply make useful suggestions on improving the program.

Wishing You All USMLE Success with USMLE Audio from Apollo!

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The Gold Standard Corrections and Additions Threads will remain open after March 18, 2011 for you to make constructive comments, suggestions, corrections or suggest additions to future editions of the Gold Standard USMLE Audio Reviews at:

SDN's Gold Standard Step 1 Audio Suggestions Thread ----- http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=761735

SDN's Gold Standard Step 2 Audio Suggestions Thread ----- http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=761738



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