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Kaplan Medical USMLE Step 1 Qbook 3rd Edition

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I compared page for page 2006 and 2004 editions of Kaplan Medical USMLE Step 1 Qbook and was really surprised: Kaplan didn't change a single word in QBook over past 4 years. Well, I have to be completely honest: they changed 2004 for 2006 in most instances. I owned both and regret I bought latest edition myself. There were only few minute changes since 2002 and none of them affected answers (few question stems were re-written in 2004). So, if you're really want to waste your money, buy latest edition of Kaplan books.

good for step 1 prep...good questions and explanations..but personally, i like First Aid Q and A better...

Excellent choice if you want to get in shape for USMLE Step 1.It was very useful for me to review Kaplan lecture notes and answer questions from the book at the same time.Qbook helps to put the knowledge from lecture notes into proper places.Also it is not enough to be ready for the exam, but it is good starting point anyway.

much more affordable than q-bank questions online ... very worthwhile book for a good price

Questions are very similar to USMLE step 1 stuff, but I found them to be a little brief. This book puts your knowledge to the test and does a good job too. However, don't plan on using it throughout second year. The questions are done by chapter and each chapter is comprehensive. In other words, if you find that you have finished cardio and GI physiology but are still deficient in other areas, don't even try to do a test in physiology. Otherwise you will be wasting your time picking through questions. If you are ready to review for step 1, this can be a quick cheap way of picking up the best questions from the Qbank. Oh, by the way, don't be fooled by the new edition every year. This book hasn't changed for years. They slap a new cover on each year to lure in suckers. It's the same book that you get when you order the Kaplan class.

this book is such a good resource for quick review . it deliberately gathers all the you-need-to-know questions in one place despite a few questions in each chapter .if you want a good ,brief and hit-to-the-point compilation of questions ,do not hesitate to choose this one

the questions were tough. but i feel they prepared me for the questions on the real exam

I'll be taking the USMLE in a few months, and i got this book to try to improve my study habits in anticipation of things to come, since it claims to have "powerful strategies to help increase your score".

I have to say that for $30, this book is way overpriced and as a study aid it is completely useless. Buy this only for questions, because there are no "strategies" presented here. That section of this book is mostly just vague repition about studying a lot and testing yourself, and there is no clear study method presented.

One of my friends recommended a smaller and cheaper, yet BETTER book called "How to study for the USMLE". I found it much more useful, with a clear, defined study method presented, and even more tips and strategies for doing well.
If you're going to get a book to help you ace the USMLE, there are better options out there.