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First Aid Forward

Welcome to First Aid Forward

Welcome to the First Aid Forward Subject Guide


This guide is designed to help medical students navigate and utilize McGraw Hill's First Aid Forward, a comprehensive digital study tool for USMLE exam preparation. It serves as a basic introduction to First Aid Forward and provides instructions for creating your account and accessing the First Aid Series content.

Explore the sections of this guide to find tips on how to make the most of First Aid Forward, access additional study materials, and connect with support resources. If you have any questions or issues with First Aid Forward, please contact the Maguire Medical Library.

What is First Aid Forward?

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First Aid Forward is an innovative digital study tool developed by McGraw Hill, designed specifically for medical students preparing for the USMLE exams. It builds upon the trusted content of the First Aid series, offering a dynamic and interactive learning experience. Key features include:

  • Personalized Study Plans: Tailored to fit your unique learning style and schedule, helping you stay on track with your study goals.
  • High-Yield Content: Focused on the most critical topics for the USMLE exams, ensuring you concentrate on what matters most.
  • Interactive Practice Questions: With detailed explanations and rationales to help reinforce your understanding and improve retention.
  • Performance Analytics: Provides insights into your progress, highlighting strengths and areas needing improvement, so you can adjust your study strategy accordingly.
  • Integrated Resources: Access to a variety of multimedia resources, including videos, diagrams, and flashcards, to enhance your learning experience.

First Aid Forward is designed to be a comprehensive and flexible tool, supporting you throughout your medical education journey and helping you achieve success on your exams.

Overview of First Aid Forward

Overview of First Aid Forward


Learn everything you need to know about First Aid Forward in this comprehensive overview video

  • 0:00 Introduction to First Aid Forward
  • 0:40 Signing In
  • 2:23 Navigating the Home Page
  • 5:09 Reading and Annotating Content
  • 9:54 Subject Quizzes
  • 12:58 Troubleshooting