What book to buy?

[pmpharmtech]

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So I got a gift certificate for graduation to a local bookstore. I was thinking about what to buy and am thinking of using toward a book that will be helpful during medical school. I'll be starting in the fall and I know I will get books then, but what I'm thinking is some sort of supplemental or optional book that may have helped those already in medical school. Any suggestions?

 

[vtucci]

Iserson's guide to getting a residency is an interesting read and it never hurts to start early.

Otherwise- Moore Anatomy is a good reference.

Other generally great books to read War Hospital by Sherri Fink, The true story of MASH by Otto Apel.

 

[Medical123]

I would advise that you try to find out what books are recommended by people who go to your school.

I personally really like Bate's Physical Diagnosis book. I have used it through three years of medical school and believe that I will find it a valuable resource through my last year of school and residency.

You might also consider getting a good Anatomy atlas, such as Rohen's Color Atlas of Human Anatomy. It has cadaver pictures in it and I found it very useful for Gross Lab.

 

[trudub]

I would second Rohen's if you want a book that is going to be directly beneficial to your learning but I would also second Iserson's as a book that will really benefit you as you start this journey.

 

[Mike59]

Having a copy of "FirstAid for USMLE Step1" never hurts...it's a great book and it'll probably be dog-earred by end of first year if you use it right.

I'd also consider Talley and O'Connor's Physical Exam book, that's a classic and will teach you alot of useful concepts about physical diagnosis and internal medicine at a level that's easy to read.

 

[jennyboo]

First Aid for the USMLE Step 1

 

[MissionComplete]

You have no options but the books that are here. They are WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED!

So I got a gift certificate for graduation to a local bookstore. I was thinking about what to buy and am thinking of using toward a book that will be helpful during medical school. I'll be starting in the fall and I know I will get books then, but what I'm thinking is some sort of supplemental or optional book that may have helped those already in medical school. Any suggestions?