Anyone use this and have any opinions? Dr. Sattar has been frequenting many schools recently and talking up his book. Does this add anything that can't be found in Goljan or FA?
i started studying about 5 days ago as well. my exam is in august
and all I've heard is (and what i plan on doing) is the following
1. first aid
2. kaplan
3. uworld
4. pathoma
i don't plan on using any other resources. most people say they are overkill. and i think most people would agree with the above resources for a solid score.
Guys i need some help here.
I've gone through Goljan RR twice, Goljan audios once and annotated some essential stuff from Goljan into FA.
Now i just want to see what pathoma is all about.
So what is the best way to proceed with pathoma, keeping in mind everything i've done so far for path? Watch only the lectures or get through the book as well?
Guys i need some help here.
I've gone through Goljan RR twice, Goljan audios once and annotated some essential stuff from Goljan into FA.
Now i just want to see what pathoma is all about.
So what is the best way to proceed with pathoma, keeping in mind everything i've done so far for path? Watch only the lectures or get through the book as well?
Guys i need some help here.
I've gone through Goljan RR twice, Goljan audios once and annotated some essential stuff from Goljan into FA.
Now i just want to see what pathoma is all about.
So what is the best way to proceed with pathoma, keeping in mind everything i've done so far for path? Watch only the lectures or get through the book as well?
what do you guys recommend supplementing for CNS portion besides goljan? also, what do you recommend I use for behavioral (i currently have BRS)? thanks!
Hey guys,as an older img,I'm aiming high and have a weak base in pathology. Would pathoma be enough for me?
Thanks.
Hey guys,as an older img,I'm aiming high and have a weak base in pathology. Would pathoma be enough for me?
Thanks.
Does anyone else have advice about the subscription length? Do you find yourself watching the videos for Step I studying?
I know the subscription lengths aren't very different but I'd like to save the money if possible.
Does pathoma updated their videos of 19 chapters and also pathoma book? what about errata? anyone have idea...
am planning to purchase subscription..should i wait for updated videos
You access the videos online. So if he updates a video you would have automatic access to it. That being said, I've watched all the videos and they are all top notch. The book is great too and errata is very small. Definitely no need to wait for an update if one is even coming.
I heard he was working on the next edition. Dont know when it will be out.
You access the videos online. So if he updates a video you would have automatic access to it. That being said, I've watched all the videos and they are all top notch. The book is great too and errata is very small. Definitely no need to wait for an update if one is even coming.
Here's what I've been doing (and I think it's working really well in helping me understand/retain the material):
1) Read the Pathoma chapter first.
2) Watch the lecture at 1.0x and annotate into the book (and I take pretty extensive notes).
3) Re-read the Pathoma chapter, along with what I've annotated.
4) Read the corresponding section in RR Path.
5) Re-watch the Pathoma lecture at 1.4x or 1.7x (depending on how comfortable I am with the material).
(6) Then, the week before the exam, go over the Pathoma chapters and lecture handouts to pick up additional details covered in class, but that weren't found in Pathoma/RR.)
I also mix in Robbin's Review of Path and WebPath questions along the way (I usually do this when I'm eating). I don't generally go to class or stream class lectures, so studying in this manner doesn't take up as much of my day as it would if I did attend lecture.
I spread this out over the course of a week or two, so I'm seeing the same things everyday/every other day -- this spacing out helps me retain the info, IMO, much better and I wish I did that more with M1 year courses. It's been working out really well so far, IMHO, and not as time-consuming as I initially thought it might be -- doing Pathoma first, before going through RR, makes going through RR a lot quicker, since the conceptual foundation has already been laid down and all I'm really doing is picking up more details and looking at the pictures.
I only wish that Pathoma covered some other topics that classes and RR/Robbin's cover (ex. genetic diseases, nutritional/environmental diseases). It would be great if something like this existed for micro also! But CMMRS definitely helps out in that subject.
That's stupid that you would have to pay more for the new videos, he has said in the past that an updates to the videos would be free for current subscribers.
I dont think thats correct. Based on the facebook postings, it seems like you can view the updated videos, but pay a small fee for the updated book.
"we hope to release a new version of the text in early August; but users always have access to the most current set of videos. When we release the new version, we will provide a low-cost upgrade option for current users to obtain the new version if they want."
I dont think thats correct. Based on the facebook postings, it seems like you can view the updated videos, but pay a small fee for the updated book.
"we hope to release a new version of the text in early August; but users always have access to the most current set of videos. When we release the new version, we will provide a low-cost upgrade option for current users to obtain the new version if they want."
Well I just emailed Pathoma about their new edition.
This is what I asked them
"Hi,
I read on studentdoctor.net that there will be an updated book and videos available in August. Do you guys have a date for the update yet? Also, will current subscribers have access to the new updated videos free of charge? I'm trying to decide whether I should buy a 1 year subscription now or wait a month for the new material to come out. Thank you for your time!"
And this is what they replied (and that too within 5 minutes lol...kinda impressed)
"We plan to start shipping the updated 2013 version within the next 5-7 days, so if you order anytime after Monday, you will receive the updated version with your order. The online videos are updated regularly, but the most recent edition of the videos are always available to current subscribers.
thanks,
Pathoma.com Staff
http://www.pathoma.com"
So yes, videos are updated and available to everyone. And if you order after tomorrow, you get the new book as well.
Well I just emailed Pathoma about their new edition.
This is what I asked them
"Hi,
I read on studentdoctor.net that there will be an updated book and videos available in August. Do you guys have a date for the update yet? Also, will current subscribers have access to the new updated videos free of charge? I'm trying to decide whether I should buy a 1 year subscription now or wait a month for the new material to come out. Thank you for your time!"
And this is what they replied (and that too within 5 minutes lol...kinda impressed)
"We plan to start shipping the updated 2013 version within the next 5-7 days, so if you order anytime after Monday, you will receive the updated version with your order. The online videos are updated regularly, but the most recent edition of the videos are always available to current subscribers.
thanks,
Pathoma.com Staff
http://www.pathoma.com"
So yes, videos are updated and available to everyone. And if you order after tomorrow, you get the new book as well.
Has anyone tried contacting them about paying for the new text edition yet? Thinking about doing that tomorrow morning.
I don't think he will change much............... what Sattar will do with the 2nd edition given the smash success of his first one.
"why change something that works"
I contacted them and was told that the new book will be $10+S&H for anyone who received an older edition and wants a new one.
They also said that the errata have been corrected in the new edition, and that a few updates are added (no new chapters or sections). It should not vary drastically from the older edition.
Hope that helps.
I just got an updated text (pre-existing subscription). It was ~$18 overall, including S+H. After flipping through it, I'd say it's definitely not necessary to upgrade. Everything looks very similar. It even has the exact same number of pages as the original text. I mainly bought it because the previous errors were corrected.
Is there anything new in the 2013 Edition or did he just fix the errors?
I flipped through both a little more carefully and really didn't see much. The images are identical, no additions. All of the tables are the same, though I didn't check the content word-for-word. I noticed a few instances of where the text outline was slightly different between the books, so I think there are a few additions/clarifications... but I'd say those are the exception rather than the rule.
Gotcha. I went through my 1st edition tonight and added all of the errors posted online. There were a few clarifications that I added in the margin, so at this point I don't think it is totally worth it to upgrade. However, $20 is nothing. Oh, decisions...
I don't regret buying it, but my honest opinion is that it's not essential. I'd be willing to bet any clarification added to the text is mentioned in the videos anyway. I just wanted the corrections. I also got a little carried away with the highlighting and so having a fresh slate wasn't a bad idea for me
I usually go through Pathoma about 3 times before block exams. What's a good 2nd source to use? Resources that I have are Goljan audio transcript with pictures, rapid review pathology and Kaplan pathology book.
When does the new version of the book usually come out? I'm considering starting a 1yr sub this summer, but I don't want to buy the 2013 if the 2014 is going to come out the very next day or week.