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First Aid 2007 vs. 2006 vs. 2005

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quietlad
Forum Newbie

Topics: 3
Posts: 5

05/19/06 - 02:37 AM

Hello everyone. I was just wondering which edition of First Aid for Step 1 I should buy. From what I know, the authors changed the format from the subject-based approach (2005 ed) to the organ-based approach in the 2006 ed. FA 2007, which is not yet available in Amazon but already available in McGraw-Hill, contains 560 pages, which is 80 pages more than 2006 ed. From the posts here, I've heard that FA 2006 contains lots of errors, but are the authors generally able to correct them for the subsequent edition? Thanks mucho!!!

FA 2006
This newest compendium of the latest questions, most frequently tested facts, and mnemonics pertaining to the USMLE Step 1 test is based on information gleaned from students who have just taken the exam. More than 900 must-know facts and mnemonics 24-page color insert that includes x-rays, clinical photographs, pathology slides assists in image recognition and analysis 100+ Clinical Vignettes Includes the famous First Aid Book Ratings which features hundreds of medical test prep resources rated by students Valuable test-taking strategies.

FA 2007
(Same as above, and...)
15+ pages of new high-yield facts reviewing must-know topics, a thoroughly revised Rapid Review section, and much more, First Aid for the USMLE Step 1 is conveniently arranged by organ system for the most effective study possible.

2006?Maybe...

05/19/06 - 11:36 AM

Sorry I don't have an answer for you, I just wanted to say that FA 2007 is not a choice for you if you need FA now. 2007 version is not available from anywhere yet. It will be published in Dec.2006.

nirvanamona
Forum Senior

Topics: 6
Posts: 28

05/19/06 - 12:54 PM

errors in FA 2006? raised eyebrow

...what sort? i just got the 2006 edition...and yet to come across any errors...tho i havent gone thru the high yield images and rapid review section...

quietlad
Forum Newbie

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Posts: 5

05/19/06 - 09:37 PM

"2007 version is not available from anywhere yet. It will be published in Dec.2006."
Whoops! grin

That's why the publishing date says Dec. 2006...

Nirvanamona, regarding the errors, please check the following link:
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=...

kate_
Forum Junior

Topics: 8
Posts: 42

05/20/06 - 01:02 AM

quietlad wrote:
"2007 version is not available from anywhere yet. It will be published in Dec.2006."
Whoops! grin

That's why the publishing date says Dec. 2006...

Nirvanamona, regarding the errors, please check the following link:
[url=http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=...

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Thanks for sharing, quietlad .

I tried to regster in FA website (and I did) but then it didn't let me in. I spent 1 hr trying. If anybody already downloaded (or copied somehow) the missing pages please post them here or mail me at jojo_bobolino@yahoo.com

Thank you very much! smiling face

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