THE GOLDEN BOOK LIST
By @medschooladvice
By @medschooladvice
Here are the books identified as the MAIN BOOKS for each of the standardized test. This is based on feedback from my Twitter followers and personal experience.
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MCAT:
ExamKrackers by Jonathan Orsay (this is for the self-studiers. For those that can afford a course, I recommend Kaplan).
First Aid for the USMLE Step 1 (2013) by Tao Le, Vikas Bhushan, and Jeffrey Hoffman. This is a MUST READ for any Step 1 takers. Do not move on to the next book until you have MEMORIZED everything in this book! For practice questions, I recommend Kaplan Q-bank.
USMLE STEP 2CK:
Step Up to USMLE Step 2 by Van Kleunen
For practice questions, I recommend USMLE World
USMLE STEP 2CS:
First Aid for Step 2CS by Tao Le, Vikas Bhushan, and Mae Sheikh-Ali
USMLE STEP 3:
Boards and Wards by Carlos Ayala and Brad Spellberg
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COMLEX Exams
OMT Review by Savarese
Other Books Recommended by my Twitter Followers:
MCAT:
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USMLE STEP 1:BRS Pathology
BRS Physiology
Microbiology Made Ridiculously Simple
Rapid Review Pathology
USMLE STEP 2CK:
Boards and Wards by Carlos Ayala and Brad Spellberg
Brochert's Crush Step 2 by Theodore O'Connell and Mayur Movalia
USMLE Step 2 Secrets by O'Connell
USMLE STEP 2CS:
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USMLE STEP 3:
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