Step 1 Study Prep Series: Biochemistry, Cell Biology, and Histology
This is the fourth in a series of six posts about preparing for the USMLE Step 1.
Our previous post in the Step 1 Study Prep Series covered resources on behavioral science. To continue to showcase our systems-based resources, the table below covers top-rated review resources in biochemistry, cell biology, and histology according to First Aid for the USMLE Step 1 2018 edition. We have quite a few excellent resources for these tricky topics!
Some of the review books in our collection are available online. For print copies of resources, some are available on reserve behind the 4th floor service desk and can be checked out for 4 hours at a time. The books in the 5th floor stacks can be checked out for 4 weeks.
| What does it look like? | Title | First Author | Year of Publication | Where can I find it? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Rapid Review: Biochemistry | Pelley | 2011 | One copy on reserve behind 4th floor service desk |
 | Lippincott’s Illustrated Reviews: Biochemistry | Ferrier | 2014 | Full Text Online |
 | Biochemistry and Genetics: PreTest Self-Assessment and Review | Wilson | 2007 | One copy available in the 5th floor bookstacks (call number QU 18.2 W748b 2007) |
 | BRS Cell Biology and Histology | Gartner | 2014 | Full Text Online |
 | Crash Course: Cell Biology and Genetics | Stubbs | 2015 | One copy on reserve behind 4th floor service desk |
For more board prep resources, see our Research Guide: Board Prep for Medicine.
Feel free to ask us if you’re having trouble finding a resource or need a recommendation. Happy studying!
Post contributed by Christina Heinrich