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| First Aid for the USMLE Step 1 2025: A Student-to-Student Guide, 35th Edition |
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ISBN: 978-1-266-34646-0,
844 pages,
Soft Cover
ISBN-10: 1-266-34646-5 |
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| Copyright: |
2025 |
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| Edition: |
35th |
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| Editor: |
Le, Tao, MD, MHS; Bhushan, Vikas, MD; Chalise, Anup, MBBS, MS, MRCSEd; Qiu, Connie, MD, PhD; Kaparaliotis, Panagiotis, MD |
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General Internal Medicine
, Medical Study Guide |
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McGraw Hill |
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1325 Avenue of Americas, 7th Floor |
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New York, NY 10019 |
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UNITED STATES |
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P: 800-338-3987
F: 800-953-8691 |
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http://www.mhprofessional.com/medical |
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| List Price: |
$65.00 |
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At A Glance
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The time-tested, most popular board prep resource - updated to reflect the newest Step 1 exam The new edition of First Aid for the USMLE Step 1 is filled with 1,000 color clinical images, including more depicting diverse patients; 1,300+ high-yield facts and mnemonics, organized by basic principles and organ system; and invaluable test-taking advice. There?s a reason for the longstanding success of First Aid for the USMLE Step 1. Once you open the 2025 edition, you?ll instantly understand why it?s a resource you can?t be without! Learn more and order here.
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Reviewer:
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Vandan Patel,
MBBS
(Warwick Hospital)
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Are the author's objectives met? |
8 |
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Rate the worthiness of those objectives. |
8 |
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Is this written at an appropriate level? |
5 |
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Is there significant duplication? (1=significant, 5=insignificant) |
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Are there significant omissions? (1=significant, 5=insignificant) |
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Rate the authority of the authors. |
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Are there sufficient illustrations? |
5 |
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Rate the print quality of the illustrations. |
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Rate the pertinence of the references. |
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Rate the helpfulness of the index. |
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If important in this specialty, rate the physical appearance of the book |
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Is this a worthwhile contribution to the field? |
8 |
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If this is a 2nd or later edition, is this new edition needed? |
10 |
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Reviewer:
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Vandan Patel,
MBBS
(Warwick Hospital)
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Description
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| This 844-page book covers a wide range of topics which it organizes into seven broad categories: Anatomy, Behavioral Science, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Pathology, Pharmacology, and Physiology. The book then applies these topics to various organ systems. The 2025 edition is the 35th iteration of First Aid for the USMLE Step 1, reinforcing its status as the most valued resource for Step 1 preparation. |
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Purpose
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| The primary goal of this book is to provide an up-to-date, comprehensive preparation guide for the USMLE Step 1 exam. It achieves this by incorporating the latest pictures, diagrams, and evidence-based medicine to explain key topics. To keep the content relevant, the authors actively encourage feedback and summarize any changes in the preface of each new edition. |
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Audience
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| The primary audience for this book is anyone preparing for the USMLE Step 1, ranging from students to clinicians. Its content is well-suited to the exam's demands rather than the background of the reader. The book is written by eight authors, including assistant professors, practicing clinicians, and residents (as per their credentials given on the front page) ensuring a well-rounded perspective on the material. |
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Features
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| Since the USMLE Step 1 exam is pathology-focused, with a significant portion assessing the pathology of various organ systems, approximately 300 pagesabout 40% of the bookaddress pathology. This proportion aligns well with the exam's content and structure, reflecting the highest-yield topics. A notable new feature in this edition is the inclusion of advice on utilizing emerging AI tools to enhance study efficiency. While the book provides an extensive overview of pathology, it gives brief attention to cellular pathology, a topic that is heavily tested on the exam. However, the book thoroughly covers pathology related to organ systems, even though it is not as intensively tested. |
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Assessment
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| In conclusion, I believe The First Aid for the USMLE Step 1 2025 remains the best resource available for exam preparation. It comprehensively covers everything from cellular biology to biostatistics. The latest edition has further emphasized previously overlooked high-yield topics and partnered with a top tutoring company, providing students with more affordable access to additional resources. This collaboration only strengthens the value of the book, maintaining its reputation as the most cost-effective and trusted study tool for the USMLE Step 1. |
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