Book excerpt: An Essential New Study Tool From the Author of First Aid for the USMLE Step 1 When used in combination with First Aid for the Basic Sciences: General Principles, this full-color study tool provides a complete review of the first two years of medical school. The author provides the background information other review books lack in a succinct, readable format. Table of contents follows the same order as the blockbuster First Aid for the USMLE Step 1 to facilitate study when preparing for the boards. This resource focuses on the most important concepts students need to know to perform well in medical school and on the USMLE Step 1. Contains “rapid review” section and full-color photos.