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[notjvarma]

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Does anybody know when the First Aid book for 2004 will be released? I've found it to be a great tool for studying for regular exams and I've heard it's good for the boards too.

thanks

 

[Christiangirl]

For the last couple of years the new edition has not been released until December.

 

[KBSO]

Christiangirl,

Do the editions change from year to year? Or can you buy a 2003 and get essentially the same study material and questions as a 2004?

Thanks,
KBSO

 

[Christiangirl]

I only had the 2003 edition. However, I let a friend borrow mine who had the 2002. She noticed a few pictures and a few changes. I don't know how many and how significant. Sorry. 🙂 You could probably go to your school's library section and compare two editions.

 

[BigBadBix]

I used the 2002 edition to study, and I wish I had waited to get the 2003. There do seem to be quite a few changes between the editions. I often had to write things into my book that were printed in my friend's 2003 edition. Also, I thought I would use First Aid to study for class, but it turned out that I didn't, because it is very "bare bones." I would suggest buying the BRS Path and Physio books early & using them for courses. Everything I added into my First Aid was covered in the BRS books, and they are written very succinctly which will help you pick out the most important points from your classes. You'll have plenty of time to get through First Aid after it comes out (in Dec or Jan at the latest).

Just my $.02...

 

[KBSO]

Christiangirl and BigBadBix,

Thanks for the info, it will be helpful. Since I live in an area that does have a lot of medical student, well until I move, I'll check out the library at my school.

Thanks.

 

[notjvarma]

thanks everyone.

i'll keep my eyes peeled for it's release in december🙂