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Kaplan Medical USMLE Step 3 Qbook

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This book was a great resource is preparing for Step 3. The questions on Step 3 are different than Steps 1 or 2, requiring a different approach. The explanations are great. I found 4 ridiculous questions that were either way out of date or were so silly that they would never appear on the test. It seemed that about 10% of the questions on Step 3 were almost identical to this book. I only wish there were scenarios similar to the simulated pateints found at the end of the 2nd day.

This was a great purchase - really tough questions with thorough explanations - in contrast to some other review books with insufficient explanations. My favorite feature was that it explained all the choices in the answer instead of just the correct one, so you could know why your response was wrong or right. I was impressed with Kaplan's book.

To add to this review, I just took Step 3 on May 7 and 8. I thought that this book was really true to the questions on the actual test in length, style, and difficulty level. I also used appleton and lange's question book and would not recommend it since it is way, way, way easier than the actual exam. I hope I pass, and if I had to, God forbid, do it over again, I would study even more kaplan questions and get more resources to prep for CSS.

The famous great Q source for step 3, of course and needless to mention its not a replace to usmleworld , but it is a very good supplement

the Qs are well written in a true exam style with very good explanations , the length if the Qs is optimal , this is not an issue for step 1 or 2, but it is a real issue for step 3, so train yourself for the marathon, yep it is a marathon, i look to step 1 as a 100 meters sprint and step 2 as a 400 meters sprint but step 3 mmmm a marathon, so be train for it as much as you can.

i think it is even better than the on-line Q Bank (Kaplan)

I am studying for Step 3 and I have found this book to be extremely useful in my preparation. It builds on the concepts laid out by the Kaplan step 3 notes, hence it enhances your learning and solidifies what i had already read in the notes. I would suggest using it as a learning tool more so then to gauge your performance on where you stand. Key concepts are hit hard, with succinct explainations for the right choice as well as the wrong ones. I have felt that Kaplan course for Step 3 has been weaker then its step 1 and step 2 courses however this Q-book is their saving grace. I am averaging about a 70% and i am done with internal medicine, Surgery and neurology. Do keep in mind that i have been through USMLE world questions once before. The question stems are long and will give you good practice in terms of time management. All in all, I would highly recommend this product.

As always, the Kaplan Qbook is extremely helpful! I used kaplan qbooks for step 1 and step 2 and I did not regret it. Great preparation questions AND amazing, detailed answers that calrify EVERYTHING! A must-have.

Thanks Amazone for shipping the book fast. Book is excellent. I have not started reading the book yet. I heard good remarks from previous users.