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First thing's first... I've started buying books. I'm not shelling out tons of cash or anything, but I am looking out on Amazon.com for good deals on books that I am fairly certain I will need. I am not spending more than $50 on any book until school starts. That is my guideline.
I have purchased the following:
- BRS Phys
- Rapid Review Path
- Rohen's Anatomy
- Netter's Anatomy (this is actually left over from undergrad anatomy)
- First Aid 2008
- Clinical Microbiology made ridiculously easy (awesome book)
I think I might have one or two more. I've paid $20-30 for most of them by looking in the right places and being patient.
Looking through these books, I've come to the conclusion that we all have our work cut out for us. I mean there is a **** ton of information that we are going to have to learn. The volume is such that I see why everyone says not to bother studying before getting to school. There is just no way to make a dent.
On the other hand, I did have one resident (PCOM grad, at that, and one of the best residents we've had in recent memory) tell me to hit the books now and get a head start. I'm pretty sure I won't be doing much of this though. I just don't see a point in it.
Having said that... everyone who keeps telling me to "enjoy my free time"... **** YOU!!!! I work 50-70 hours/week at two jobs. This mythical "free time" you keep telling me about is simply a construct of your overactive imagination. Bring on school.
I have purchased the following:
- BRS Phys
- Rapid Review Path
- Rohen's Anatomy
- Netter's Anatomy (this is actually left over from undergrad anatomy)
- First Aid 2008
- Clinical Microbiology made ridiculously easy (awesome book)
I think I might have one or two more. I've paid $20-30 for most of them by looking in the right places and being patient.
Looking through these books, I've come to the conclusion that we all have our work cut out for us. I mean there is a **** ton of information that we are going to have to learn. The volume is such that I see why everyone says not to bother studying before getting to school. There is just no way to make a dent.
On the other hand, I did have one resident (PCOM grad, at that, and one of the best residents we've had in recent memory) tell me to hit the books now and get a head start. I'm pretty sure I won't be doing much of this though. I just don't see a point in it.
Having said that... everyone who keeps telling me to "enjoy my free time"... **** YOU!!!! I work 50-70 hours/week at two jobs. This mythical "free time" you keep telling me about is simply a construct of your overactive imagination. Bring on school.