The Pre-Med Bookcase

[deleted1085928]

I recently purchased a nice bookcase, and I need to fill all that delicious space with something(s). Eager little pre-medder that I am, I bought a copy of Chila's Foundations of Osteopathic Medicine, but that alone won't do--anyone have any other suggestions? What pre-med (or even med school) course texts have educated and sustained you on your personal journey?

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[caterwaiter]

Not a course text, but I'm in the middle of The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer by Siddhartha Mukherjee and it is *fantastic*. So thoroughly researched and astoundingly well-written. It's a huge book, definitely an undertaking, but feels like it will be worth it.

Most doctors I've worked with have also recommended Being Mortal by Atul Gawande.

I'm biased as a former English/Creative Writing major, but if you're ever interested in non-medical book recommendations, feel free to PM me!

 

[deleted1085928]

Not a course text, but I'm in the middle of The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer by Siddhartha Mukherjee and it is *fantastic*. So thoroughly researched and astoundingly well-written. It's a huge book, definitely an undertaking, but feels like it will be worth it.

Most doctors I've worked with have also recommended Being Mortal by Atul Gawande.

I'm biased as a former English/Creative Writing major, but if you're ever interested in non-medical book recommendations, feel free to PM me!

Same here--undergrad in English. Thou shalt be PMed!

 

[drstranger]

When breath becomes air by Paul Kalanithi

 

[Goro]

I recently purchased a nice bookcase, and I need to fill all that delicious space with something(s). Eager little pre-medder that I am, I bought a copy of Chila's Foundations of Osteopathic Medicine, but that alone won't do--anyone have any other suggestions? What pre-med (or even med school) course texts have educated and sustained you on your personal journey?

I just started reading The Doctor Who Fooled the World by Brian Deer. Should be required reading for any pre-med.

The Doctor Who Fooled the World | Johns Hopkins University Press Books

Investigative reporter Brian Deer exposes a conspiracy of fraud and betrayal behind attacks on a mainstay of medicine: vaccinations.From San Francisco to Shanghai, from Vancouver to Venice, controversy over vaccines is erupting around the globe. Fear is spreading. Banished diseases have...

jhupbooks.press.jhu.edu

 

[deleted1085928]

I just started reading The Doctor Who Fooled the World by Brian Deer. Should be required reading for any pre-med.

The Doctor Who Fooled the World | Johns Hopkins University Press Books

Investigative reporter Brian Deer exposes a conspiracy of fraud and betrayal behind attacks on a mainstay of medicine: vaccinations.From San Francisco to Shanghai, from Vancouver to Venice, controversy over vaccines is erupting around the globe. Fear is spreading. Banished diseases have...

jhupbooks.press.jhu.edu

...written by the reporter who exposed him, no less!

reaches into pockets

edit: I'll be nice, here 😎

 

[Goro]

OP, also add The Greatest Benefit to Mankind by Roy Porter

 

[deleted1085928]

OP, also add The Greatest Benefit to Mankind by Roy Porter

You're the gift that keeps on giving, Goro. Any textbook recommendations while I have your ear?

 

[Goro]

You're the gift that keeps on giving, Goro. Any textbook recommendations while I have your ear?

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