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I had checked out the sample for the book before purchasing, and conveniently the beginning part of the book, which the sample covers, is all actual text (that you can make larger, and is compatible with the text-to-speech), while right after the sample ends, the text becomes the tiny scanned image which is compatible with nothing, including my vision. If this isn't bad enough, the text is absolutely unreadable. It says it's optimized for the Kindle DX, but still usable on other devices - the text is so tiny that there's no way I could make any of it out. I wanted to give this zero stars, but that is not an option. This was a huge waste of money - stick to the actual book. Unfortunately what they neglect to tell you is that the actual main text is scanned in as an image, and so is not compatible with this. (This is a review for the Kindle version of the book).I own the 2009 physical book, but bought this because of the text-to-speech function on the Kindle, since I wanted options when I study. The device just skips over all the main text and reads out only the headings to you.
This was my first time shipping international, and I was afraid the items might be delayed for long. I was very happy. The book is an excellent practice guide for the USMLE exam. However, the items arrived earlier than Amazon had estimated. Thank you. I loved it instantly. Also, Amazon service impressed me a lot.
Furthermore, FA is diligent about publishing a list of errata on their website. If you memorize First Aid for the USMLE Step 1 comprehensively, you WILL ace step 1. It does contain errors, but many are obvious and few are misleading.
But then again, that is why you use this book with another text. I think that is so that you can draw the pictures yourself with just a pen, but sometimes it makes it harder to understand. The downside for me is that there is no color.
GOOD IDEA. This is awesome. I got this book at the beginning of my first year so I could get familiar with the format as well as the extent of material on the USMLE 1.
I first read the ratings in this book and then went to Amazon for more reviews. Definitely get this book from the start (especially if you are in problem based learning). This book will not supplement your text or lecture, but it is really nice to dig out what are the most important concepts I need to understand.
The book also offers very helpful ratings for study review books.
Get it early, use it often. 1st year medical student.this book is real nice for reviewing the important concepts when you get slammed with 300+ pages of detailed notes every 2 weeks.
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