USMLE Step 1 Review Books

USMLE Step 1 Books

USMLE Step-1 Made Ridiculously Simple ***2005***
This is the book that made me "rich and famous" - well almost..... You can view sample pages, the table of contents and student's comments here. A lightning fast review of all USMLE Step 1 materials. Shorter than "First Aid" yet more comprehensive!

First Aid ***2007***
By medical students for medical students: features high-yield study topics and extensive mnemonics. Takes the anxiety out of taking the boards. Works very well together with my Medical Boards Step 1 Made Ridiculously Simple book.

	Anatomy Made Ridiculously Simple This is a "classic". All the gross anatomy you need. Wonderful cartoons!
	Neuroanatomy Made Ridiculously Simple Another "classic", over 300,000 copies sold!. Neuroanatomy with mnemonics, humor and case presentations. The shortest - and still the best. New interactive edition 2003 with CD-ROM !!!

	Lippincott's Illustrated Review: Pharmacology Another "must have" for every student preparing for the USMLE. The wonderful illustrations make this book perfect for visual learners.
	Lippincott's Illustrated Review: Biochemistry Beautifully illustrated, easy to read, right on the mark for the USMLE. A "must have".
	High-Yield Cell and Molecular Biology Molecular Biology has become a BIG topic on the USMLE. Here is a very concise study guide. Don't get lost in details!!!
	Medical Microbiology & Immunology : Examination and Board Review A very popular book. The new 8th edition contains over 600 USMLE-style questions plus a 40-page Summary if you are in a hurry...

Pathology (Board Review Series)
Without doubt the best Pathology review book. Everything in here is relevant for the USMLE and anything not in this book you probably don't want to know. Contains only a few pictures, therefore you will need some pathology atlas. (see below....)

NMS Review for USMLE Step 1 (with CD-ROM)
17 simulated USMLE Step 1 exams. Of all the question collections, this one comes the closest to the actual USMLE style. I recommend you practice these 17 tests under "real-time conditions"!

	Microbiology Made Ridiculously Simple Probably the funniest in the entire MedMaster series. Incredible cartoons, many mnemonics. This is the best microbiology review you can buy for USMLE preparation.
	Pharmacology Made Ridiculously Simple Covers the most important principles in clinical pharmacology, with many drug comparisons charts.

Biochemistry Made Ridiculously Simple
Includes a color map of Biochemistryland (an amusement park in which clinical biochemistry is seen as a whole).

Physiology Made Ridiculously Simple
The cardio-pulmonary-renal-acid-base balance in one sweet swoop. Easy introduction to the clinically most relevant parts of physiology.

	Linda Costanzo: Physiology This book is a life saver for physiology in med school. It is easy to read and short and sweet. Linda C. doesn't go into long unnecessary details, but gets right to the point. She has a shorter BRS book, which is also good, but sometimes you just need a better explanation, and this book offers that and more.
	Genetics (PreTest Series) I particularly recommend this book for the GENETICS portion. Molecular genetics has become such an important topic on the USMLE. You can't afford to ignore it. This collection of practice questions provides good training in a high-yield area.
	Behavioral Science (Board Review Series) I find all behavioral sciences books boring - maybe it's me, maybe it's the subject... ;-) The BRS is one of the better ones and gives you all you need to answer many of the questions on the USMLE.

Color Atlas of Basic Histopathology
650 pages, spiral bound, nice, big, clean pictures. What more do you want?

	First Aid for the International Medical Graduate Insider advice from IMGs for IMGs.
	NMS Review for the CSA Exam This timely book is a must-have for International Medical Graduates and contains numerous examples on how to perform the clinical exam, and compose the written medical notes.
	Mastering the OSCE / CSA The OSCE for medical students and the CSA for international medical graduates have always been a mystery. how do I approach the Standardized Patient? How do I study for this examination? How much time do I have with each patient? How will I be graded? How can I improve my performance?
	K.V. Iserson: Getting into a Residency Getting Into A Residency is packed with tips and practical "things to do". Numerous charts illustrate the specialty selection process, and the "Must/Want" Analysis provides a way to rank residency program selections.
	L.B. Ball: The IMG Guide to US Medicine Manual for foreign medical graduates who wish to practice in the U.S. This handbook purports to help negotiate the maze of visa, tests, and applications. Includes tips on how to work with the ECFMG, INS, and state medical boards.