This includes the entire collections of General Microbiology and Cellular and Molecular Biology (aka Biochem).

There isn’t a resource like this currently out there, and I think it would be very helpful to have during both first and second year. Sections focusing on individual organ systems are subdivided according to normal and abnormal processes, including mechanisms of pharmacotherapy. First Aid for the USMLE Step 1 is a veritable blueprint for preparing for this critical exam, revealing all the content youll encounter on test day. If you are viewing this on the new Reddit layout, please take some time and look at our wiki (/r/step1/wiki) as it has a lot of valuable information regarding advice and approaches on taking Step 1, along with analytical statistics of study resources. This edition also didn't have all the fancy color pictures that the 2012 edition does, not that I felt like I didn't learn just as well.Usually, a good minimum recommendation is to read through First Aid alongside your organ-based Step 1 review, highlight and/or make flashcards for any information you didn’t already know, and then review the highlighted sections / flashcards several times until you feel comfortable with the information. He earned his medical degree from the University of Athens Medical School with summa cum laude honors and served as the valedictorian of his graduating class.

While not all topics listed in the content outline are included in each USMLE Step examination, overall content coverage is comparable among the various examination forms that will be taken by different examinees for each Step. Yes, people will claim that if you want to pass the USMLE, you have to know a gazillion English acronyms. Once you open the 2023 edition, you'll instantly understand why it's a resource you can't be without!

All USMLE examinations are constructed from an integrated content outline , which organizes content according to general principles and individual organ systems. The flexibility in your access to the most well-respected and sought-after USMLE prep content makes your prep experience seamless and minimizes unnecessary kinks and hassles.

First Aid Content: All the essential medical topics and concepts necessary for USMLE success, including detailed explanations, diagrams, tables, and mnemonics.Therefore, it’s usually a good idea to use the First Aid Step 1 book as a tool to consolidate and review information, rather than to learn it for the first time. First Aid has now gone digital to support the medical students of today and evolve with the needs of future students.