Hey all, starting my ObGyn rotation next week. I know reading case files is a given for the rotation, but I'm still mulling between step up to ObGyn vs. blueprints. I'm not a big fan of the blueprints series in general, but the step up book just came out this past Summer. Does anyone have any experience with using this book for the shelf?
http://www.amazon.com/Step-Up-Obstetrics-Gynecology-Series/dp/1451112440
Posted Apr 19, 2015, 3:56 PM UTC
http://www.amazon.com/Obstetrics-Gynecology-Charles-Beckmann-MHPE/dp/1451144318
People from my class really liked this one for Obgyn.
I don't think you need either. I didn't know anybody who used Step Up, and I hated Blueprints. Case Files is okay, but all you really need for the shelf is UWorld and the ACOG questions, if you school gets you a subscription.
Unfortunately my school does not have the uWise subscription... I'm a fan of having some sort of structure with the things I study - so i can get reps on the material I read, that's why I was trying to decide between either book
For what it's worth, blueprints + pretest was very effective for me, although some people find blueprints dense. Personally I found it covers the information, and I prefer to read prose versus lists! If you prefer reading outlines, check out the other options more, because blueprints isn't for you.
Dude, the best way to learn O+G is to practice first hand. I love learning O+G with my girlfriend and my friend's girlfriend (concubine/mistress). I would advise putting away the books and doing this. I got the highest in this rotation because of that. I slept with the dept's secretary as well, you can also do this.
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Do you ever use... Australian texts?
http://www.elsevierhealth.com.au/emergency-medicine/examination-obstetrics-gynaecology-paperback/9780729539371/ - Goh is pretty nice, gives a systematic approach to issues like infertility and oncology
I used ten teachers but they're a bit basic
I wonder what step up is like