Kaplan Notes versus High Yield Series

[doctorF]

Guys I was going through both sets of books... and I personally found that High yield series is far better than Kaplan notes in terms of the matter it contains... e.g Genetics, behavioral science, neuroanatomy etc. whatever subject I see in high yield seems better than Kaplan, I think its may be because of the video lectures and Kaplan institute that its more famous...

[Seetal]

I agree. Kaplan may be overrated in some circumstances. but I prefer it because its more directional and I love the USMLE style questions at the back of each chapter. However I did add Goljan path rapid review to my Kaplan path because Kaplan path didn't seem enough. and about high yield, I only kinda liked the behavioral science book. the others seemed a little short, no?

[doctorF]

emm try the genetics book, I really liked it

[JaJeeK]

I disagree with you guys

Kaplan notes is far higher yield than high yield

[doctorF]

emm... well i have read both so no worries... somewhere (i donn remember where) it was mentioned that do read at least two different publisher's series bkz one series cant have evry thing in it... so i tried dat thingee... yes i advise never skip kaplan off course!! but

bottom line i m enjoying high yield genetics for a couple of days...

[memo.3tef]

are these opinions according to exams or medical knowldge

[JaJeeK]

Originally Posted by memo.3tef

are these opinions according to exams or medical knowldge

That's exactly what I meant. HY is having better medical knowledge while Kaplan is better for the exam

[memo.3tef]

r u sure??? I HEAR VTHE OPPOSITE OF U R OPINION
and HY IS THE FIRST AID OR NOT?????/

[JaJeeK]

Originally Posted by memo.3tef

r u sure??? I HEAR VTHE OPPOSITE OF U R OPINION
and HY IS THE FIRST AID OR NOT?????/

What ... I could not understand you
FA is not HY of course.
Check this poll which has links in it
http://www.usmle-forums.com/best-usm...iew-books.html

[memo.3tef]

i m studying from FA
IS THIS Enough plus
usmle world

[JaJeeK]

Originally Posted by memo.3tef

i m studying from FA
IS THIS Enough plus
usmle world

Hmmm .... In my opinion this is not enough.
How much you are scoring in UWorld?

[wjj0340007]

Originally Posted by doctorF

emm... well i have read both so no worries... somewhere (i donn remember where) it was mentioned that do read at least two different publisher's series bkz one series cant have evry thing in it... so i tried dat thingee... yes i advise never skip kaplan off course!! but

bottom line i m enjoying high yield genetics for a couple of days...

that's from FA

[taqwa28]

first year in mid school.. any advice?