rapid review vs. brs
Started by nonsciencemajor
Physio: BRS
Pathology: Rapid Review
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What about biochem? Is one better than the other?
RR Path>>> BRS Path. Both are actually solid; I used both. However, RR goes over not just path, but integrates a lot of concepts and pathophysiology. Moreover, RR has a lot of clinical integrations that will serve you well on rotations and step 2. You will be so much better off because of it. If you are short on time, I would go with BRS. I can pretty much bet that those who used and memorized RR, instead of BRS, regardless of the step score, have much more wide knowledge base for the rotations and should do better.
Micro, I would not use RR. Micro Made Ridiculously Simple is simply the best! MMRS + FA = covered 95%+ of what they usually test.
For Pharm, use lipincott and its note cards
Lippincott's's for biochem seems popular here.
What do you guys think about RR Biochem vs Kaplan (+ video lectures)?
Would like to use just one.
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Lippincotts biochem is good, but its too stinking long for a review book. I would probably go with RR biochem for a review book.
I think the reason the M3s love em here is because everyone used it for biochem first year, and so just used the diagrams for review.
biochem- for the class, I'd use lippincott
for the boards, I'd use BRS
Rapid Review's focus in biochem is weird- I know it was coauthored by Goljan, but i don't trust it. too much nutrition and garbage that isn't covered much on Step 1.
for the boards, I'd use BRS
Rapid Review's focus in biochem is weird- I know it was coauthored by Goljan, but i don't trust it. too much nutrition and garbage that isn't covered much on Step 1.
Is the material covered on Step 1 similar to what's covered on the biochem shelf exam? That's what I'm trying to get ready for (Shelf is in Feb, while step 1 isn't for another year and a half; one thing at a time 🙂)
I used the BRS biochem and I got a 900 on the shelf. It is sufficient. And yes, the material on Step 1 is similar. Thats kinda the point of the shelf these days it seems like.
If you only have the biochem shelf in that week, you might consider using lipincott, but idk- seems like too much. Also, don't go out and buy a ton of books, if you already have RR that should be fine.
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It is the only thing we have that week, but the exam is on a Tuesday. And it's right in the middle of 5 straight weeks of exams (one exam per week, but I still anticipate it being tiring)
Thanks for your help! I'm almost through RR, so I'll probably just finish that up during break and then switch to BRS when I get back to school. 🙂
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For review, I like High-Yield Neuroanatomy.
hey BOdonoid, interesting signature you got there... High step 1 score will not land you a hot girlfriend. You have to learn to play 'The Game' or get a 'love potion 9', haha
