P4a99
Forum Fanatic
Topics: 43
Posts: 2,422
|
Im almost done with my first read of biochem. and was plannig on going next to Lippincott to reinforce and widen my scope on the subject but i wanted to know your opinion on these following issues:
1. should i read the things that are not covered by Kaplan so atleast i know something about it if it shows up on the exam? or thats a waste of time?
2. or should i go over the topics covered by Kaplan and FA in Lippincott so i get a better grasp on the board relevant facts?
... pleast let me know what you think (1), (2) or forget the whole text book thing! ... thanks for your time ...
Note: i posted this here cuz the biochem. forum is hounted ...
___________________
2008 Step 1 Study Plan Discussion ..... I am a moderator not a source for download links. Please do not ask me for any.
|
| propanalol
Forum Senior
Topics: 14
Posts: 115
|
i haven't taken the exam yet so u may or may not want to take my opinion into consideration....
i personally thought goin thru lipp biochem was a waste of time for me, it was way too detailed, took too long & for some reason i didn't get anything out of it, though i read frm cover to cover....i found that kaplan's biochem covered everything & explained well
that's my share
|
| P4a99
Forum Fanatic
Topics: 43
Posts: 2,422
|
Thanks for your thought ... sure it counts ... you read the whole thing but you say its not worth it !! dont you get the heck of the subject now? ( i guess its just a time issue )
O.K. im still looking for help ... common guys
___________________
2008 Step 1 Study Plan Discussion ..... I am a moderator not a source for download links. Please do not ask me for any.
|
| medocuk
IM-RES
Topics: 26
Posts: 1,467
|
I doubt you need to know more that what is there on the Kaplan notes and FA.So unless u have time on your hands I'd say give it a rest and try and master the knowlegde you have gained from these 2 comperehensive sources. Good luck.
|
| GOGETA
I'm Dr. GOGETA
Topics: 372
Posts: 3,012
|
Input on how to use lippincott biochem.?
You open the book, and you will find some little thing call letters, then you try to understand what those little things are trying to say to you.
Go over all of the grafics and little comments on the side of what you cover in kaplan.
___________________
As a general rule, the better it felt when you said it, the more trouble it's going to get you into.
|
| P4a99
Forum Fanatic
Topics: 43
Posts: 2,422
|
medocuk ... thanks ... got your point : if i have time, i should only go over what is govered by Kaplan and FA.
GOGETA ... thanks ... funny funny ... : grafts + coments which are covered by Kaplan ...
So, any more thoughts out there?
Edited by praying4a99 on 06/24/07 - 08:30 PM
___________________
2008 Step 1 Study Plan Discussion ..... I am a moderator not a source for download links. Please do not ask me for any.
|
| GOGETA
I'm Dr. GOGETA
Topics: 372
Posts: 3,012
|
grafts + coments which are covered by Lippincott
___________________
As a general rule, the better it felt when you said it, the more trouble it's going to get you into.
|
| P4a99
Forum Fanatic
Topics: 43
Posts: 2,422
|
GOGETA wrote:
grafts + coments which are covered by Lippincott
grafts and coment in lippincott which correlate with topics covered by Kaplan 
___________________
2008 Step 1 Study Plan Discussion ..... I am a moderator not a source for download links. Please do not ask me for any.
|
| sfk
Forum Elite
Topics: 47
Posts: 300
|
in this forum, i read good reviews abt lippincott biochem. so, i've done my 1st reading from it. now i dont understand how 2 use kaplan biochem, any suggestions?
|
| P4a99
Forum Fanatic
Topics: 43
Posts: 2,422
|
sfk wrote:
in this forum, i read good reviews abt lippincott biochem. so, i've done my 1st reading from it. now i dont understand how 2 use kaplan biochem, any suggestions?
After reading lippincott, your the expert!!!
I simply read the LN notes with the DVDs at the same time because the book has some gap that the lecturer tends to fill up (by the way he is good i recomend watching his lectures). Now after i have an idea about what the boards want me to know about biochem. i plan on going over the same topics from lippincott.... but now im reading FA to make sure from the topics that they want us to know well...
___________________
2008 Step 1 Study Plan Discussion ..... I am a moderator not a source for download links. Please do not ask me for any.
|
| sfk
Forum Elite
Topics: 47
Posts: 300
|
thanks praying4a99 for the input. i'll go thru the dvd's n FA as well.. so much to do!!!! good luck 2 u.
|
| new_n_lost
Forum Hero
Topics: 663
Posts: 6,107
|
In Biochem Rate limiting Enzyme r the Key. When u r done with the First read make a List of the Rate Limiting Enyzmes and integrate them it will cover bulk of the Subject and then u can clincially co-relate them u will find it much easier in ur final revision.
___________________
FORUM RULES-- Those who believe in telekinesis, raise my hand. I get enough exercise just by pushing my luck --P4U World.." The pure and simple truth is rarely pure and never simple."
|
| GOGETA
I'm Dr. GOGETA
Topics: 372
Posts: 3,012
|
you also need to know what will be the build up and the deficient if an enzyme is out.
___________________
As a general rule, the better it felt when you said it, the more trouble it's going to get you into.
|
| P4a99
Forum Fanatic
Topics: 43
Posts: 2,422
|
propanalol, medocuk, GOGETA, sfk, new_n_lost, starbrite520 :
Thanks all of you, you were of great help. Its so much clearer now ... GL on preps
___________________
2008 Step 1 Study Plan Discussion ..... I am a moderator not a source for download links. Please do not ask me for any.
|
| SweetSoul
Forum Newbie
Topics: 5
Posts: 74
|
the best input is that Lipp. Biochem book is not a review book ... it's actually a TEXTBOOK !
don't read it and waste your time the way i did.
read Kaplan notes and if you happened to feel not sure about a topic, go to the index and skim the related information.
infact if i had time i would go for Underground clinical vignettes ( biochemistry ), it's very good and they say that you almost can't get any clinical senario about biochem that is not mentioned in this book.
GL
___________________
Life is an ENIGMA
|
| yoga
usmlelogy professor
Topics: 73
Posts: 649
|
SweetSoul wrote:
the best input is that Lipp. Biochem book is not a review book ... it's actually a TEXTBOOK !
don't read it and waste your time the way i did.
totally agree
___________________
we are all in the gutter but some of us looking at the stars
|
|
| |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
