What tools do I need to begin studying for the USMLE?

[abhiramtheking]

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Here's the deal. I'm finishing my second year of medical school in India. I don't plan on taking the USMLE until after I move back home in 2.5 years. Since there is a lot of downtime in 3rd year, I'm planning on reviewing my first year and second year subjects (mainly anatomy, pathology, and pharmacology), but I'd also like to get started on studying for the MLEs.

I was wondering which books are necessary and what all I'd need to get started. So far I have:

Step 1 Qbook (Kaplan)
First Aid 2007
Kaplan USMLE Step 1 Review (4 Books Set)

What else do you guys recommend?

 

[Tangliss]

I recommend looking at the following: http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=491845