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Would you recommend buying the new edition for the Pathology BRS? I have the one that's been out since like 1994....is it worth the money to get the new one?
thanks!
 
If you've just begun (or will soon begin) your second year, then heck yeah, buy the new version. If not for the updated format, then get it because it's a great book and deserves your patronage
 
BRS Path is a really good book. I started Path reading Robbins throughly and skimming BRS and eventually just skimming Robbins and memorizing BRS as I felt that was a much better use of my time.

RJ
 
RowJimmy,
do you have the newest edition of BRS Path? I have the older one and am debating whether it is worth it to buy the new one.
 
A mere $36 bux is definately worth the money to buy a NEW ED. BRS path book. You will be using it tremendously for boards as well. I would definately pitch in the money and get a newer edition--don't jeapordize your knowledge for a scanty few dollars--get it!!

(Just don't eat out a few times-- :laugh:
 
Is the newest edition the 2nd edition? please look here and let me know if this is the newest version (2002)??? I thought there was one that came out in 2004......
Path BRS

thanks so much!
 
As far as I know, the 2nd edition (the one you have provided a link for) is the latest edition. Please advise, if I am incorrect. Thanks
 
Newest edition is the Red Cover 2002 as far as I know and I have not looked at the older edition and so can't comment on differences.

I do know that when I read Robbins I am usually left with some gaping holes in concepts and mechanisms (mostly due to boredom) and BRS Path does a good job in filling them.

I plan on attending Systemic Path class for the "Big Picture" and then reading BRS Path and Goljan Rapid Review Path while commiting the info to memory and using Robbins as a reference for topics I want deeper information on "and the pictures of course). I will make notes in BRS to use for Step 1 review.

I will certainly continue to do the Robbin's Review questions as we cover each subject as has been recommended here countless times.

RJ
 
Peeshee said:
RowJimmy,
do you have the newest edition of BRS Path? I have the older one and am debating whether it is worth it to buy the new one.

To answer this question I think if you go back and read some of the step 1 reviews, books used and scores you will run out and get a new edition. It seems FA and BRS Path are pretty much the top recommended books by the people with awesome scores that contribute here.

RJ
 
Row Jimmy said:
Newest edition is the Red Cover 2002 as far as I know and I have not looked at the older edition and so can't comment on differences.

I do know that when I read Robbins I am usually left with some gaping holes in concepts and mechanisms (mostly due to boredom) and BRS Path does a good job in filling them.

I plan on attending Systemic Path class for the "Big Picture" and then reading BRS Path and Goljan Rapid Review Path while commiting the info to memory and using Robbins as a reference for topics I want deeper information on "and the pictures of course). I will make notes in BRS to use for Step 1 review.

I will certainly continue to do the Robbin's Review questions as we cover each subject as has been recommended here countless times.

RJ

Is the Goljan rapid review path the same as the rapid review for usmle by goljan--is that what u were referring to? Please advise, thanks.
 
The one that was published in May.

ISBN: 0323023932 (Rapid Review) Pathology by Goljan
 
Row Jimmy said:
The one that was published in May.

ISBN: 0323023932 (Rapid Review) Pathology by Goljan

How is that--have you tried using it for path? Tried any of his audio series?
 
crap is there really. I'm on amazon now and the books im getting are:

BRS path.
HY neuro
Step up

I already have

BRS phys
and FA 2004


Should i just get the Path one thats out now, or is it worth waiting untill nov., if there is one coming out? Also anything else thats a must have?
 
lotanna said:
there's a BRS Path coming out in Nov i believe

How do you know that, if you do not mind me asking. Please site a link, if available. Thanks

HT
 
Hmmm, in that case I think I am going to get BRS path from the library and copy the relevant pages until Nov. when the new edition comes out.
 
It would be smarter to start mastering BRS Path 2nd ed. now and worry about any updates in the theoretical new edition when it comes out. Seriously, the earlier you use a source, the better.
 
bigfrank said:
It would be smarter to start mastering BRS Path 2nd ed. now and worry about any updates in the theoretical new edition when it comes out. Seriously, the earlier you use a source, the better.
Big Frank is right....
Plus, I did a couple of searches today and couldn't find anything on a new edition coming out...I would really like to see the source of that info... 🙂
If anyone finds any info on this, please post!
 
hm...anyone know if this means...
like early 2005 as in get older version used and new one new
or late 2005 as in just get the older version cause it's not gonna come out in time?
 
I don't know the answer to your question littlelimabean. But I will say, however, if the new BRS Path isn't out by the time you START second year, get the "old" (2nd) edition.

BRS Path 2nd ed. is a great book and you do NOT want to waste time when you could be studying from it. Book releases seem to always get pushed back anyway, so you're best bet is finding a good source EARLY and memorizing it as opposed to waiting for the new edition.

When it does come out, you can thumb through it and pick out any key points that were omitted from the older edition. BRS 2nd ed. still has tons of molecular bio integrated into it, which is key in terms of studying path (like knowing that SLE is assoc'd with HLA-DR2/3 and IDDM with HLA-DR3/4).

Best,
 
"like knowing that SLE is assoc'd with HLA-DR2/3 and IDDM with HLA-DR3/4"

😱 !

::goes to order the 2nd edition::

thanks for the advice bigfrank!
 
I have BRS path, and i ordered the Rapid Review by Goljan (thanks for the heads up idiopathic and RLMD) ; Ill try to use both, we'll see. The questions 450 questions in RR cant hurt; I love review books, I dont really use any textbooks ever; so maybe having some extra review books for path wont be so bad.

later
 
Thank you for your inquiry. I have added BRS Pathology to the list of titles on the new edition eAlert request form. It will be publishing in November 2005. You can select this title from the new edition eAlert request form, and we will automatically send you an e-mail when that book is available for sale on LWW.com.

http://www.lww.com/neweditionalert/

Kind regards,
Heather Walls
Internet Marketing Manager
Wolters Kluwer Health
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
351 W. Camden St
Baltimore, MD 21201
LWW.com

Yup...new edition coming out.
 
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