better physiology review book?

[chef]

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BRS Physiology
by Linda S. Costanzo

vs

Review of Medical Physiology
by William F. Ganong

Thanks!

 

[doepug]

These are both excellent texts.

I bought Ganong because it goes in depth a little more than the BRS, but I don't think you could go wrong with either book.

If you're looking for a great pathophysiology book that's less dense than Harrison's, check out The Principles and Practice of Medicine by Stobo et al. (~$50). It's written by a bunch of my professors and is a uniformly excellent textbook.

doepug

 

[cheech10]

These texts are VERY different in nature. Ganong goes into MUCH more detail than Costanzo, which covers only the major ideas, and is a much more high-yield source. You should pick the book that suits your needs. I find that Costanzo is very good for learning the major principles of physiology, while Ganong is much better as a reference. If you prefer high-yield books to supplement your notes, reach for Costanzo; if you enjoy reading/learning from textbooks, Ganong's your man.

 

[Maple]

Which one is better for USMLE prep?

 

[doepug]

If you're studying for the boards, buy Costanzo.

If you're taking physiology (or just want to know it well), buy Ganong.

 

[tega]

just get a main textbook and quit with the short cuts.

when u eventually use review book for finals shelves or step 1s...it becomes much easier.