Review books

[ProteinTreasure]

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Hello!

I'd like to get your feedback regarding "Kaplan Medical Master the Boards: Pediatrics" and "First Aid for the Pediatric Boards." Which one is more high-yield? Which other review books would you recommend?

Thank you.

 

[Stitch]

It really depends on the context. What are you using them for? I'd have different advice for a 3rd year peds rotation vs a 4th year sub I or other elective. Or are you starting internship and want good info for the boards?

 

[ProteinTreasure]

Hello Stitch!
I am a student in Europe. I'd like to get a Pediatrics review book that covers all topics such as pathology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment. For example, FA Step 2 is very much helpful, but not enough for me. So I am thinking a resource at boards level would be most appropriate for me. Thank you in advance!

 

[Stitch]

Somewhat difficult to give you an 'all in one' type book that would be good at the board level. Some review books that we use to study for our boards (but are often pricey) might be the following:
Laughing your way
MedStudy (actually 5 books, expensive and probably more than you need)
PREP questions.
Zitelli is a good reference book, but not a review book.

I know a number of people who use First Aid and like it, but I don't know much about the Kaplan book you mention. I've just never looked through it.