CCOM M1 Books

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Hello!

Trying to find out what books I'll need for M1 - trying to get a head start and see if i can find them cheap!!

Thanks!

 

[HKDO08]

Hello!

Trying to find out what books I'll need for M1 - trying to get a head start and see if i can find them cheap!!

Thanks!

Hi and welcome to CCOM! These are the books (and misc things) that I found helpful during the first quarter of 1st year:

Anatomy
Netter's or Grant's atlas (both good - may want to flip through to see which style you like better) If you join SOMA, you'll get a free Netters.
Rohen Atlas - great for studying for practicals!
Some have found the Netter's flashcards helpful - depends on your study style.
The dept usually gives you lecture notes free of charge.
Don't waste money on the Grant's dissector. The copy in the lab will suffice.
May want to stock up on cheap gloves for lab (I double gloved latex, but some used nitrile). You can purchase cheap tools from the dept. (Forceps with the little teeth are gold though - won't hurt to have a couple extras because by the time winter quarter comes, some tools disappear.)
If you join SOMA you get free scrubs you can use for anatomy.
If you're a girl, I suggest looking for those huge sales Bath and Body Works put on to buy strong smelling sanitizers. Country Apple worked well.

Biochemistry
Lippincott's Biochemistry
You purchase lecture notes from bookstore.

Histology
A histology atlas. Borrow others from classmates and library. I had the Wheater's. The anatomy dept provides page numbers to 2-3 other atlases for easier reference. I don't suggest buying the text - an atlas will do.
The dept usually gives you the lecture notes for free.

Intro Clinical Med
We used the Mosby's Guide to Physical Examination. I think there will be a different prof for you guys, so I don't know if that book will be required. If you find a decent used one/good deal on a new one, I think it's a good investment. I recommend waiting until class though just in case.

OMM
I don't recommend buying any texts. Wait until 2nd year. I bought the big fat green Foundations and it sat. I heard you refer to texts during 2nd year.
The dept will probably have you purchase the notes and DVD (not expensive).

Other stuff....
Stedman's Concise Dictionary or equivalent ("required" to have a dictionary for biochem discussion). Most people used this one and it's not bulky.

If you like texts....you can get the USMLE Step 1 First Aid book. I found it helpful throughout the year for clarifications and useful mnemonics.

This should get you started. If you have other questions, feel free to ask! I can provide a list for winter/spring if you'd like.

Lari

 

[Dr Alo]

You don't realy need a biochem book. We never really used it. Plus biochem is your easiest class, just have fun with it.

As for anatomy, I just used Netters. The only way to learn anatomy is to go into the lab and find things on the cadavers. You can't really learn that from a book.

Check out my blog to see what our clinical rotations are like.

 

[BATiger]

Biochem will be our easiest class? I am shocked! My friend is stuck at med school this summer re-taking biochem and she is a great student, I have heard that it is the hardest... behind anatomy.

Thanks for the detailed book information, very helpful for us new kids!

 

[HoosierDO]

Biochem will be our easiest class? I am shocked! My friend is stuck at med school this summer re-taking biochem and she is a great student, I have heard that it is the hardest... behind anatomy.

Thanks for the detailed book information, very helpful for us new kids!

Biochem has been completely reconstructed. NO longer a blow off course. The course is taught in a normal lecture based format, but the exams are case based and require a bit more than just memorization now! I learned tons this year in biochem but they have stepped it up a bit and really expect you to understand concepts completely...its totally doable and you will be fine!!!

 

[HKDO08]

Biochem has been completely reconstructed. NO longer a blow off course. The course is taught in a normal lecture based format, but the exams are case based and require a bit more than just memorization now! I learned tons this year in biochem but they have stepped it up a bit and really expect you to understand concepts completely...its totally doable and you will be fine!!!

I agree. Of course it depends on your background from undergrad. For me, there were parts that were review, but still have to work at it.

 

[jgarlovsky]

Wait to buy books even though I pretty much bought them all in the beginnig of my 1st year. Any book you need you can check out at the library but not take it out of the library. If you study at home or at starbucks you may want to purchase books. I have friends who hardly opened a book because our notes are very detailed. Good luck, see you in the fall. Hoosier DO rocks the house!!!!!

 

[alimarie81]

one suggestion for 1st yeat (not necessarily 1st quarter)

After 1st quarter, I realized that it might be important to start looking a board review materials to study with WHIILE I was in the corresponding class; this way, I will already be familiar with the board review books for the individual subjects. One class I found this to be very helpful with was physio- I bought my board review book and took notes in it while studying for the class.

 

[SM-UCLA tech]

garlovsky is totally right....

don't buy any books until you get to school.

there are very few books you will need to have in the beginning.

netter's does come with joining soma....so you get it cheaper than the bookstore. it will do you good to have a color cadaver atlas also for anatomy.

lippincot's biochem is a waste. not needed and you don't need it to review for boards. board review books are more than sufficient for studying biochem.

there are TONS of board review materials. wait until school starts and you can familiarize yourself with the different ones out there. many are on reserve in the library, and the bookstore has a good selection. some are much better than others, but take a look at them yourself to see what you like. plus you will get tons of suggestions from students on which ones they prefer.

and malo is totally off....biochem is not your easiest course....
i found that they key to most classes was to set yourself to a regular study schedule and if you can manage to get through the notes 3-4 times, you will be fine.

good luck and enjoy the rest of your summer.

kristopher

 

[SM-UCLA tech]

oh...on a side note....i would argue that Micro is probably the toughest course. but that doesn't come till second year 🙂

 

[delicatefade]

History of Medicine is your easiest course this year. 😉

 

[BPlato]

Now that board scores are in I'm selling a bunch of books from first and second year. If you're interested in which ones and how much send me a message.


Brian

 

[jgarlovsky]

garlovsky is totally right....

don't buy any books until you get to school.

there are very few books you will need to have in the beginning.

netter's does come with joining soma....so you get it cheaper than the bookstore. it will do you good to have a color cadaver atlas also for anatomy.

lippincot's biochem is a waste. not needed and you don't need it to review for boards. board review books are more than sufficient for studying biochem.

there are TONS of board review materials. wait until school starts and you can familiarize yourself with the different ones out there. many are on reserve in the library, and the bookstore has a good selection. some are much better than others, but take a look at them yourself to see what you like. plus you will get tons of suggestions from students on which ones they prefer.

and malo is totally off....biochem is not your easiest course....
i found that they key to most classes was to set yourself to a regular study schedule and if you can manage to get through the notes 3-4 times, you will be fine.

good luck and enjoy the rest of your summer.

kristopher

Garlovsky is always right!