Quick book advice from upper level residents and/or experts.

[DarlynVMD]

Hello everyone,


I'm stuck between which of the following two books to purchase (that or both):

1. Tarascon Internal Medicine & Critical Care

2. Internal Medicine On-call


Does anyone have any experience with these books, I know that they don't cross over too much, but if anyone has had any experience with either book, what do you guys recommend? Furthermore, any solid books that anyone can recommend for MICU? This is by far the most daunting block for any intern, what has everyone's experience been like so far?


Thanks in advance, everyone!

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[Instatewaiter]

Hello everyone,


I'm stuck between which of the following two books to purchase (that or both):

1. Tarascon Internal Medicine & Critical Care

2. Internal Medicine On-call


Does anyone have any experience with these books, I know that they don't cross over too much, but if anyone has had any experience with either book, what do you guys recommend? Furthermore, any solid books that anyone can recommend for MICU? This is by far the most daunting block for any intern, what has everyone's experience been like so far?


Thanks in advance, everyone!

I had internal medicine on call. I didn't use the book once

 

[surge55]

I had internal medicine on call. I didn't use the book once

well we all aren't as smart as you jk jk. nice job on the step 3 by the way (saw your scores in the thread). I take it on monday

up to date is where it's at. but if you need a book, the newest IM book from mass gen is always a hit with most people. clear, concise, well organized. wash manual is coming out with a new edition and is great as well.

 

[DarlynVMD]

Thanks fellas. I'll stick to UTD and Tarascon IM & CC along eith Washington Manual, I like it better than Pocket Medicine, it still has that authoritive, but concise feel to it.

 

[VentdependenT]

Wash Manual is good for quick read. Pocket medicine good for fast reference on workups

 

[Instatewaiter]

I had internal medicine on call. I didn't use the book once

up to date is where it's at. but if you need a book, the newest IM book from mass gen is always a hit with most people. clear, concise, well organized. wash manual is coming out with a new edition and is great as well.

With all the other stuff out there, don't waste your money on IM on call.

 

[ArkansasHogMD]

I have been looking at Harrison's Manual as well as Washington Manual. Would anyone like to shed some light on these?

 

[Doctor D]

Tarascon hospital medicine seems really good after flipping through it. Start internship in 1 month.

 

[futuredoctor10]

which Washington Manual version are you guys talking about?

 

[Syncity]

Let me just say - I find Lange Current Medical Diagnosis and Treatment absolutely brilliant. It also has a very good iPhone app. It contains all the latest evidence (hence they update very regularly). I have also heard very good things about the Wash Manual.

 

[DarlynVMD]

which Washington Manual version are you guys talking about?

This one.