First Aid for the USMLE Step 3

by Tao Le, Vikas Bhushan

The ultimate preparation for the USMLE Step 3--completely revised and updated!

- The resident's trusted, one-stop guide to acing the Step 3--written by residents and reviewed by faculty for accuracy
- Packed with proven test-taking strategies for the newly revised, 2-day exam
- Concise, high-yield format highlights board-relevant information
- Renewed emphasis on integrated pathophysiology, plus diagnosis and management "next steps"
- 100 mini-cases ideally prepare you for the case portion of the exam
- More study-enhancing, vignette-style "flash cards" and full-color clinical images
- Resident-tested tips and shortcuts for the CCS
- And more!

Genres: Medical, Medicine

544 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 16, 2004

Reviews

[Ricky · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this with "Crush Step 3". I found it to be more logically organized in reviewing topics, including sections on Diagnosis and Treatment for the most common illnesses.

Generally, topics had more information in First Aid than in Crush Step 3, but sometime Crush was better. Overall, it was probably best using them together.

By knowing all information in First Aid, I would guarantee the test-taker that they would pass Step 3.

[Kevin An · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not a bad book for Step 3, I would say that you should use this in addition to UWorld. While it doesn't cover everything that will show up on the exam, I found it a good revision tool as it does still cover a lot of the high yield topics. Areas that this book doesn't cover well re biostatistics and using the CCS practice software to become familiar.

[Maryel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great studying strategies shared from medical residents.

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mostly used this to hit some high yield charts/ topics and do the CDM cases. A nice little overview for when I do not want to stare at a computer doing practice questions.

[Megan · Rating 3 out of 5]

I gave this book 3 stars, it was a brief overview meant only to remind you of the topics in a broad sense. I'm mostly using it as an adjunct to question banks. Overall it was okay, there is definitely a lot of detail missing.

[Cristy Perdue · Rating 4 out of 5]

I can't give it 5 stars; however, i have been "curled up" (as they say) with this book for 12 hours/day, conservatively, going on my 5th day... I will finish it today!

[Wayne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Painful, but necessary...

[Blake · Rating 3 out of 5]

another wonderful book to fuel your insecurities as you gear up for another miserable exam

[Tammy]

oh, to be reading real books instead...