This annually updated review delivers a comprehensive collection of high-yield facts and mnemonics that pinpoint exactly what you need to know to pass the exam. SCORE YOUR HIGHEST ON THE USMLE® STEP 1 WITH HELP FROM THE WORLD’S MOST POPULAR MEDICAL REVIEW BOOK An unmatched collection of more than 1,300 must-know facts and mnemonics provide a complete framework for your USMLE® preparation and coursework! Revitalized coverage of current, high-performance print and digital resources in Section IV with clearer explanations of their relevance to the revision of USMLE Step 1.Reorganize the Quick Review section to present high-performance concepts by topic and with page numbers in the corresponding text.Updated with more than 50 new and revised diagrams and illustrations as part of our ongoing collaboration with USMLE-Rx (MedIQ Learning, LLC).Improved organization of texts, figures, and tables in everything for a quick review of high-performance topics.Improved integration of clinical images and illustrations to reinforce and learn better the key anatomical concepts.Study tips updated on the home page of each chapter.In addition, the photos of reviewed images have been tagged and optimized to show normal anatomy and pathological findings. Updated with more than 35 new full-color photos to help visualize various disorders, descriptive findings, and basic science concepts.A new section on learning and memory sciences in Section I, Guide for the efficient preparation of exams.Extensive text reviews, new mnemonics, clarifications and corrections cured by a team of more than 40 medical students and resident authors who excelled in their Step 1 exams and were verified by a team of expert faculty advisors and instructors from USMLE recognized at the national level.35 completely new high-performance themes reflecting evolving trends in Step 1 of USMLE.This edition represents an exceptional review in many ways, which includes: With the 28th edition of First Aid for Step 1 of USMLE, we continue our commitment to provide students with the most useful and up-to-date preparation guide for Step 1 of USMLE.