New Perez

[clintpark]

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Has any of the residents/attendings used the new Perez textbook?

 

[stephew]

i picked up perez once as a first year resident. chucked it behind devita and never looked at either ever again.

 

[clintpark]

i picked up perez once as a first year resident. chucked it behind devita and never looked at either ever again.

Thanks, Steph.

I too have an older edition of Perez I don't read frequently. I started my residency with Leibel, and now I read Gunderson for the most part. Perez is still valuable if these new textbooks just don't go deep enough.

However, I am actually wondering if anyone has tried the fifth edition of Perez that came out recently. Supposedly, a lot has changed from previous editions. (but then that's what they all say to sell newer edition of textbooks)

Thank you.

 

[3dtp]

Thanks, Steph.

I too have an older edition of Perez I don't read frequently. I started my residency with Leibel, and now I read Gunderson for the most part. Perez is still valuable if these new textbooks just don't go deep enough.

However, I am actually wondering if anyone has tried the fifth edition of Perez that came out recently. Supposedly, a lot has changed from previous editions. (but then that's what they all say to sell newer edition of textbooks)

Thank you.

I have it. I also have the First , Third and Fourth Editions. I like the newest edition, from what little I've read of it. I've skimmed it over, usually in response to specific questions and issues. I like it. They've reorganized and revised much of it. They've expanded medical physics somewhat, but the brachytherapy section is still not quite as well organized as I'd like to see it. They've also added a chapter on radiation sensitizers.

The one great advantage over Gunderson (we've used Gunderson at our program as a basis for didactics, so we've covered that thoroughly), is that the new Perez can be purchased with a subscription to an Internet edition. Not as portable as a CDR, but, with a decent wireless notebook, Wifi and a cozy coffee shop, you can relax and read. At least while the batteries hold out. The combined weight of Gunderson, Perez (paper) and Liebel will cause you to pay overweight charges on most airliners and guarantee the DOs a steady spinal maneuver income.

Laptop/Notebook $800
/books on disk = $800
Savings on back wear and tear: Priceless!

...and you can read them at the beach.

 

[qwert]

Has any of the residents/attendings used the new Perez textbook?

Any good deals on the new Perez? I've heard there is a discount if you order directly from the publisher.

 

[stephew]

consider the chao reivew of perez.

 

[bobloblaw]

My two cents:

Compared to previous editions, I think the new edition of Perez is more readable / useful. I got it online through barnes and noble for ~ $200 using some of their holiday promotions.

It's definitely lighter than the previous editions (more Gunderson-and-Tepper-sized now, rather than yellow-pages sized). Also, it comes with access to the full content online, including figures.

 

[xraydude]

Makes a good paperweight.

Or if you're in the mob and looking for something nefarious to do, a copy of Perez is as good as a cinderblock.

 

[qwert]

Got it with 20% off and free shipping via Liprincott directly.
It's such a fun nighttime read.

 

[deleted4401]

Have not read the new one, but the old one was really good to use as a boost/stool if you couldn't reach something, but didn't feel like jumping.
-S

 

[xraydude]

i prefer an ambien

 

[clintpark]

Since I asked the question, we got a copy of Perez for the resident room. I don't think it is as bad some of you think. For sure, this is very different from older editions of Perez which felt like conpendiums of all radiation oncology knowledge stuffed into one book.

In the current edition, the chapters are a lot more focused, sometimes even making me feel like I need to read something else to make up for the deficiency. Perez has improved significantly from the readability standpoint. As a bonus, the online feature makes it really easy to print out a chapter at a time.

Overall, however, I still think Gunderson is better organized except for the glaring lack of anatomy. For anatomy, I highly recommend Diagnostic and Surgical Imaging Anatomy series. They beat anything else I've seen by far (but expensive).

 

[stephew]

I use it to throw at residents. good heft.