A guide to USMLE Step 1 preparation, written by students who took the test themselves, includes more than 1,100 of the most frequently tested high-yield facts and mnemonics; hundreds of clinical images, including a 24-page full-color insert; student ratings of top review books; and more. Original. Turn to the worlds bestselling medical review book for the most thorough and up-to-date USMLE preparation possible now in FULL COLORFirst Aid for the USMLE Step 1 delivers exactly what you need to ace the exam: More than 1200 frequently tested facts and mnemonics that provide a complete framework for your USMLE review. Conveniently organized by organ system and general principles 125+ full-color clinical photographs integrated throughout the text Hundreds of full color illustrations complement the text and improve retention Rapid-review section for last-minute cramming Detailed test-taking strategies to help you maximize your study time Hundreds of student-recommended USMLE Step 1 review resources
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| Basic Science Discipline Cross-Reference Table for High-Yield Facts |
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| First Aid Checklist for the USMLE Step 1 |
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Section I Guide to Efficient Exam Preparation |
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Tao Le, MD, MHS, is Assistant Clinical Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Allergy and Immunology at the University of Louisville. He is also affiliated with the Division of Allergy and Immunology at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Vikas Bhushan, MD practices diagnostic radiology from his home-base in Los Angeles, California.
