Is it ok to use the 2006 Kaplan books for the 2008 usmle exam?

[Pewl]

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Will the content of the Kaplan books change much from 2006 to 2008? If not, then I'm likely going to invest in an older set to save some money!!😀

 

[Law2Doc]

Will the content of the Kaplan books change much from 2006 to 2008? If not, then I'm likely going to invest in an older set to save some money!!😀

While most of the info remains unchanged, bear in mind that Kaplan etc tweak their materials based on changing content on the tests, so if 2006-2007 included additional topics those would possibly be making their way into the 2008 version. Also note that as new drugs are approved or taken off the market these may become fair game or not on the test and so a couple year old guide won't reflect that. That being said, if you can save a lot, go for it -- the majority won't change so quickly.

 

[Long Dong]

yes

 

[lord_jeebus]

I used books from as far back as the 90's, it was fine for those subjects.

I can't see how a 2006 book would be out of date for any subject including pharm.

 

[ertugrul]

I'm using 2004's notes 😎

 

[Pewl]

I recently got the Kaplan lecture notes from someone, but i have no idea what year they are. They seem to be ok. Anyone know if it really matters what year the notes are from?

 

[Pewl]

The notes are about the same right?

 

[saldocms]

I have 2007 edition to sell for 200 usd and I got 99 percentile in ck