Board Review Collection: USMLE Step 1

For the last five years the Himmelfarb Library has maintained a collection of test preparation and review books for 2nd year medical students preparing for the USMLE Step 1 exam. The collection includes:

• Review books (Print). In addition to a selection of titles that focus on a general review for the exam, the Library also purchases titles in the specific subject areas of anatomy and embryology, behavioral sciences, biochemistry, microbiology and immunology, pathology, pharmacology and physiology. All titles are available in Reserves (checkout period = one week), and select titles have additional copies available in the Stacks (checkout period = three weeks). Himmelfarb's board review collection is based upon the recommendations found in the latest edition of 'First Aid for the USMLE STEP 1.' The library acquires titles that are rated A, A- and B+ by the editors.
• Review books (Online). A number of review books are available in electronic format. Step 1 titles include Clinical Vignettes for the USMLE Step 1: Self-Assessment and Review, First Aid for the USMLE Step 1, and Lange Outline Review : USMLE Step 1.
• Audio CDs and Videos/DVDs. Himmelfarb Library provides audio and video review programs for steps 1, 2, and 3, including the MedStudy Video Board Review of Internal Medicine.
• Computer Review Programs. These programs can be accessed in Himmelfarb Library or from off-campus locations. Available programs include the Exam Master Medical Subject Review, Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine: Self-Assessment and Board Review, and USMLEasy Lite.

If you have recommendations or questions concerning our collection, please contact George Paul, Head, Collection Development at 994-3682 or mlbgpp@gwumc.edu.

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