Pharmacology's Pathoma

[NS_hopeful]

Ok so after doing a bit of research on this website, I've found 'the' resources we've come to know:
Pathoma = Great Explanations for Pathology
Dr. Najeeb = Great Explanations for Physiology
DIT = Good General Explanation of ...well basically an intriguing explanation of all-things-FA

But I was wondering if Pharm had it's 'go-to source'. If so, I haven't found it. Any suggestions?

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[Apoplexy__]

I routinely describe the Kaplan Pharm videos as Pharmacology's Pathoma to MS1-2's. It's not quite equivalent since Pathoma is on a god-like level, but it's very good.

 

[Transposony]

Becker's Pharmacology eCoach by Dr. Raymon

You can decide for yourself with a free sample:
http://www.becker.com/usmle/resources/usmle-events
February 10, 2015
Step 1 Pharmacology Lecture with Dr. Lionel Raymon

 

[CodeRedDew]

Becker's Pharmacology eCoach by Dr. Raymon

You can decide for yourself with a free sample:
http://www.becker.com/usmle/resources/usmle-events
February 10, 2015
Step 1 Pharmacology Lecture with Dr. Lionel Raymon

Is the current Pharmacology eCoach class taught by Raymon or the other becker pharmacology professors?

http://www.becker.com/usmle/courses/step-1-exam-review/self-study

 

[Transposony]

Is the current Pharmacology eCoach class taught by Raymon or the other becker pharmacology professors?

http://www.becker.com/usmle/courses/step-1-exam-review/self-study

AFAIK there are two versions of eCoach.
One is the regular eCoach which includes all the subjects where each subject has lecture notes with embedded video and audio from Becker faculty.
Other one is only Pharma exclusively taught by Dr Raymon which includes video lectures and Pharma book written by him only.
If you look on the right side of the webpage from your posted link you will see "Interested in Pharmacology only". That's the link which takes you to the Raymon Pharma. I think they are currently running a special with AMSA.

 

[IndiaInk567]

There is a fair amount of pharmacology at Boards and Beyond. I found the cardiology antiarrhtyhmic drug lecture very good. It's posted as one of the samples on the site.

 

[NS_hopeful]

I think I'll try you guys' suggestions during this year's pharm course, but the variety of answers is suggestive of there NOT being a 'Omg this works wonders' source in existence. *sighs*

 

[Transposony]

but the variety of answers is suggestive of there NOT being a 'Omg this works wonders' source in existence. *sighs*

That's because nobody AFAIK has tried it. Dr Raymon is the God of Pharma for Step 1. Try out the free webinar on Fe 10th and you will see what I mean. I have been attending these free webinars for a while now and will be signing up for it since it is only $105 for 12 months currently. Only time will tell how useful it was once I take the Step 1.

 

[seminoma]

That's because nobody AFAIK has tried it. Dr Raymon is the God of Pharma for Step 1. Try out the free webinar on Fe 10th and you will see what I mean. I have been attending these free webinars for a while now and will be signing up for it since it is only $105 for 12 months currently. Only time will tell how useful it was once I take the Step 1.

Plus the $50 to ship the books? Can you link to the ecoach signup? The one I found is like a thousand dollars.

Edit: Nevermind, found it. 12 months is $125 though. 3 months is $95.. but yeah $40 to ship the book, wtf? Let me know if the lectures are actually by Raymon. If they are then I'll probably signup. If not then I won't bother.

 

[Transposony]

Plus the $50 to ship the books? Can you link to the ecoach signup? The one I found is like a thousand dollars.

Edit: Nevermind, found it. 12 months is $125 though. 3 months is $95.. but yeah $40 to ship the book, wtf? Let me know if the lectures are actually by Raymon. If they are then I'll probably signup. If not then I won't bother.

AFAIK, you get access to eBook and I don't see any need to pay for a physical book.
You can ask him yourself by attending the free webinar tomorrow:
http://www.becker.com/usmle/resources/usmle-events
February 10, 2015
Step 1 Pharmacology Lecture with Dr. Lionel Raymon

There are two versions of eCoach.
One is the regular eCoach which includes all the subjects where each subject has lecture notes with embedded video and audio from Becker faculty.
Other one is only Pharma exclusively taught by Dr Raymon which includes video lectures and Pharma book written by him only.
If you look on the right side of the webpage from your posted link you will see "Interested in Pharmacology only". That's the link which takes you to the Raymon Pharma. I think they are currently running a special with AMSA.

 

[seminoma]

AFAIK, you get access to eBook and I don't see any need to pay for a physical book.
You can ask him yourself by attending the free webinar tomorrow:
http://www.becker.com/usmle/resources/usmle-events
February 10, 2015
Step 1 Pharmacology Lecture with Dr. Lionel Raymon

Sounds good man (woman?), I'm signed up and will hopefully be able to get online at 11am today. If I do sign up I think I'll just do the 3 month option. I'm probably not going to have time to use it during dedicated anyway.

 

[Transposony]

Sounds good man, I'm signed up and will hopefully be able to get online at 11am today. If I do sign up I think I'll just do the 3 month option. I'm probably not going to have time to use it during dedicated anyway.

That's you choice but I'll be using it during my dedicated since he is the master of integration.

 

[fssca20]

Dr. Raymon is seriously the man. I was using his old Kaplan videos for a while, but the new Becker book and ECoach videos are more up to date. Pharm is broken up over 2 terms at my school, and my grade bumped up 7% from focusing on Dr. Raymon's book. As I'm preparing for Step 1, Pharm is definitely a strength on Uworld/NBMEs. I don't recommend the other Becker resources so much, but for Pharm it is excellent.

 

[UCmed]

I'm having the hardest time finding Dr. Raymon's becker book and ecoach for pharmacology... any advice?

 

[Reperfused]

https://usmle.becker.com/en/products/step-1/pharmacology-ecoach.html

There you go, UCmed.

All the above posters, did you guys try this pharm ecoach then? It would be so helpful if any of you who tried and have (even if have not) taken step 1, can tell how useful was it?
Also, are there any video lectures by raymon associated with the pharm ecoach? Live? Not live?
Thanks a bunch

 

[dentalhopeful10]

Any updates with becker pharm vs kaplan pharm?

 

[Issa_Mithras]

I've gone through about half of Becker Pharm eCoach and I like it a lot. It's much better than Kaplan because you follow along in the ebook while he talks (sort of like Pathoma) rather than staring at his face. Also, he starts every section off by explaining the relevant physio with clean diagrams and such and then fills in where the drugs act. After that he starts talking about each drug and their side effects and associations you can make to remember it easier. At the end of the section he'll recap the main drugs/classes.

Honestly, pharm is just hard because there's so much you have to just memorize. But Becker pharm comes closest to a "Pathoma"-like equivalent.

 

[Macaroon_Berry]

That's because nobody AFAIK has tried it. Dr Raymon is the God of Pharma for Step 1. Try out the free webinar on Fe 10th and you will see what I mean. I have been attending these free webinars for a while now and will be signing up for it since it is only $105 for 12 months currently. Only time will tell how useful it was once I take the Step 1.

Is it just me or do some of you guys not catch what Dr. Raymon says sometimes? I think his French accent is okay for the most part, but sometimes I keep re-playing something and try to get what he says but I just can't!

 

[Low Flow]

I've gone through about half of Becker Pharm eCoach and I like it a lot. It's much better than Kaplan because you follow along in the ebook while he talks (sort of like Pathoma) rather than staring at his face. Also, he starts every section off by explaining the relevant physio with clean diagrams and such and then fills in where the drugs act. After that he starts talking about each drug and their side effects and associations you can make to remember it easier. At the end of the section he'll recap the main drugs/classes.

Honestly, pharm is just hard because there's so much you have to just memorize. But Becker pharm comes closest to a "Pathoma"-like equivalent.

From this page (https://usmle.becker.com/en/products/step-1/pharmacology-ecoach.html), when you order a "x month subscription", does it come with the ebook? Or do you have to purchase the book for $49 (or is this just for a physical copy)? Also, would you suggest using this as a review source closer to boards, or in conjunction with classes like FA/Pathoma? I'm starting 2nd semester of first year and we're in systems (CV and respiratory this semester). I've been using Picmonic and class materials to study for pharm so far and it's been okay.

 

[Qester]

Off topic question after reading this thread-- how long is Dr. Najeeb's Physio? I Find physio is one of my weaker subjects and want to know if it would be time efficient just to learn it the right way from him?

 

[worldbeater]

You need to be a little more specific with your question. What type of material are you looking for, to master everything about Pharm or just enough to get UWorld pharm questions correct?

 

[tvelocity514]

From this page (https://usmle.becker.com/en/products/step-1/pharmacology-ecoach.html), when you order a "x month subscription", does it come with the ebook? Or do you have to purchase the book for $49 (or is this just for a physical copy)? Also, would you suggest using this as a review source closer to boards, or in conjunction with classes like FA/Pathoma? I'm starting 2nd semester of first year and we're in systems (CV and respiratory this semester). I've been using Picmonic and class materials to study for pharm so far and it's been okay.

The online book is the purchase. You can buy a hard copy of the book for 49 extra if you want. I didn't and I'm fine with it. He reads it and makes comment in the online version and highlights important stuff.