Originally posted by maxim728:
•Hi everyone, i have recently been accepted into medical school and was wondering if i should buy both the "dorland' pocket medical dictionary" and the medical illustrations book by Dorland (the $45 one). Are they both great to buy or i do not need until residency? Thanks
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Howdy!
Congratulations on the acceptance! Isn't that a great feeling?
As for the Dorland's, I'd buy the big (decidedly non-pocket) dictionary. It has a fair number of illustrations and is an outstanding dictionary. You'll use it every day starting your first day of first year (at least I did). I also have a Steadman's Concise (free for joining AMA student section) for a pocket dictionary and am about to buy one for my Palm as well.
Besides Netter's (for gross), a good dictionary will be your best friend.
Take care and good luck!
Jeff
MS-I, UTMB