The FIRSTSTEP™ series converts the McGraw-Hill Education
textbooks currently used in medical school courses into interactive eBooks that
create a personalized study experience and provide early NBME Shelf and USMLE
Step 1 preparation. Not only will students learn the in-class material
more effectively, they will also have a high-yield review for test prep with
the ability to quickly get full-text explanations when needed. After class,
they can access thousands of questions in the qBank to reinforce learning and
prepare for the USMLE Step 1. Students have the option of reading the
full eBook or concentrating on the most test-relevant material with
accompanying board-style questions.
FIRSTSTEP™ includes
more than 1,000 questions written by students who excelled on their Shelf exams
and the USMLE Step 1. These questions test students’ knowledge of core
principles and highlight USMLE-relevant material. They also link back to the
text to provide students with an explanation of the correct answer and
opportunity for more in-depth study.
Each
entry in this innovative series contains four components: Preview, Read,
Practice, and Recharge. Beginning with an initial preview of each chapter and
key learning objectives, users read the material, and based on their response
to assessment Q&A, are guided to topics where they need to focus their
study.
FIRSTSTEP™helps
students identify their proficiencies and pinpoints the specific areas where
they should concentrate their study. The Creative Assessment feature offers a
personalized reading experience by highlighting the high-yield concepts
students must understand in order to pass the boards and succeed in a
course. FIRSTSTEP™ enables students to prepare for their lectures
while simultaneously starting their board pre
