Neurology recommedations...

[phdpsyd]

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I know that there's a book recommendations thread, but I just spent the last 30 minutes going through it and haven’t found quite what I'm looking for.

I'm starting an assistantship and I really need to brush up on my neurology and brain anatomy and functions. I took physiology in undergrad and am familiar with the brain, but I really need to put it to memory as well as take it to the next level...any recommendations?

 

[erg923]

This will depend on what exactly you are looking for and what your job entails. Neuropsychology, neuroscience, or straight neurology. A great book for neuropsychology which also gives a great background in functional neuroanatomy is:

Kolb, B. & Whishaw, I. (2003) Fundamentals of human neuropsychology, 5th ed. NY: Worth Publishers (W.H. Freeman).

For more of a behavioral neurology focus, I would recommend:

Cummings, J. & Mega, M. (2003). Neuropsychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience. NY: Oxford University Press.

I would also recommend the following if you want to some serious work and delve into structural and functional neuroanatomy.

Diamond, M., Scheibel, A. & Elson, L. (1985) The human brain coloring book. NY: Harper Perennial.

 

[cara susanna]

The textbook for my Neurobio class, which I liked, was Neuroscience: Exploring the Brain by Bear and Connors.

 

[myelin]

Neuroanatomy through clinical cases by Blumenfeld is a great reference with lots of color photos and relevant cases.

http://www.amazon.com/Neuroanatomy-Through-Clinical-Cases-Blumenfeld/dp/0878930604

 

[PsyDr]

blumenfeld is what is recommended for ABCN prep.

 

[Neuro-Dr]

I use Bloomenfeld for class, interns and residents. It would be my first choice.

 

[Therapist4Chnge]

Another vote for the Bloomenfeld book, great illustrations and content. I actually need to review it, as it has been awhile since I first learned it.