What Textbooks Are Used in Medical School?

[Tsukiyo]

For years I've wondered what textbooks are used in medical school, how expensive they are, and where they're sold.

Can any of you tell me which textbooks you've used, are using in medical school? Just the titles and author names would work. 🙂 I want to get a jump start on studying them over breaks during undergrad.

It'd be nice to know the total cost of textbooks per semester too if you still remember what that was.

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[BBender716]

Only book you'll need.

 

[mmmcdowe]

For years I've wondered what textbooks are used in medical school, how expensive they are, and where they're sold.

Can any of you tell me which textbooks you've used, are using in medical school? Just the titles and author names would work. 🙂 I want to get a jump start on studying them over breaks during undergrad.

It'd be nice to know the total cost of textbooks per semester too if you still remember what that was.

Medical school books tend to be cheaper (and also more cheaply made). Like 30-80 in most cases I would guestimate. There are not specific books per subject. Just like in undergrad, there are many books on the market. Thus, it is pretty useless to try and pick up books now. They are sold at bookstores, specifically ones affiliated with medical schools. You can find them on amazon as well. Don't be silly, if you want to read medical books for pleasure by all means. If you think that they are going to jump start you then I suggest you go do something of value like research.

Among many others:

Robbin's Pathology
Constanzo's Physiology
Moore's Anatomy

 

[Ilovewater]

Haha...there is no way you're going to get a jump start for med school by reading textbooks. There are so many tiny little details that will probably blow your brain away. Just wait until you're ACTUALLY in med school.

 

[jm192]

Only book you'll need.

One of two...

 

[jm192]

For years I've wondered what textbooks are used in medical school, how expensive they are, and where they're sold.

Can any of you tell me which textbooks you've used, are using in medical school? Just the titles and author names would work. 🙂 I want to get a jump start on studying them over breaks during undergrad.

It'd be nice to know the total cost of textbooks per semester too if you still remember what that was.

It's really not doable. You'll get 50000000000000000000 details per test. And then there's lab. And you almost need one for the other.

ENJOY undergrad.

 

[gravitywave]

troll much?

 

[jm192]

troll much?

Nah. Overambitious, potential future gunner

 

[BBender716]

One of two...

+1

 

[gravitywave]

Nah. Overambitious, potential future gunner

i dunno.... low post count, high thread started/post ratio, ridiculous questions, recent string of "hay guyz what do u think of mai MS1 pre-study plan?" threads....

 

[Long Dong]

Review books FTW. Don't be a gunner like this guy.

 

[Tsukiyo]

Medical school books tend to be cheaper (and also more cheaply made). Like 30-80 in most cases I would guestimate. There are not specific books per subject. Just like in undergrad, there are many books on the market. Thus, it is pretty useless to try and pick up books now. They are sold at bookstores, specifically ones affiliated with medical schools. You can find them on amazon as well. Don't be silly, if you want to read medical books for pleasure by all means. If you think that they are going to jump start you then I suggest you go do something of value like research.

Among many others:

Robbin's Pathology
Constanzo's Physiology
Moore's Anatomy

I'm already looking through research opportunities at the university I transferred to.

And I do want to read some, just for fun. Having previous exposure to a subject makes it easier for me to understand when I have to work on it. I'm not assuming it will make med school easy, I'm just hoping it'll help me a bit.

And even then, at least it'll give me something to read to entertain myself.

Thanks for the list, I plan on getting maybe 1-2 for Christmas if at all possible. 🙂

Haha...there is no way you're going to get a jump start for med school by reading textbooks. There are so many tiny little details that will probably blow your brain away. Just wait until you're ACTUALLY in med school.

I figure its a ton more but I have "spare" time from not having a social life. Might as well make it time well-spent.

It's really not doable. You'll get 50000000000000000000 details per test. And then there's lab. And you almost need one for the other.

ENJOY undergrad.

Then I'll have just a slightly smaller amount of mini-details to learn in the long run. 😀

troll much?

Me? These are questions I've had for a long time. I've just finally found a place to ask them. I trust this place over yahoo answers. 😀

Nah. Overambitious, potential future gunner

Seriously, what's a "gunner"? Urbandictionary said something about overachiving, but I'm not sure in what manner its being used in this thread. (Am I being insulted or complemented? 😕)

i dunno.... low post count, high thread started/post ratio, ridiculous questions, recent string of "hay guyz what do u think of mai MS1 pre-study plan?" threads....

I haven't posted much mostly since I read what other people have posted (mostly a forum lurker here). I post questions based on information I can't find but would like more information on. And I can't exactly answer questions for people since I don't know much abou the "med school scene."


As for those pictures, I don't get the joke behind them. Like I said, I'm new here. 😛

 

[BBender716]

I'm already looking through research opportunities at the university I transferred to.

And I do want to read some, just for fun. Having previous exposure to a subject makes it easier for me to understand when I have to work on it. I'm not assuming it will make med school easy, I'm just hoping it'll help me a bit.

And even then, at least it'll give me something to read to entertain myself.

Thanks for the list, I plan on getting maybe 1-2 for Christmas if at all possible. 🙂



I figure its a ton more but I have "spare" time from not having a social life. Might as well make it time well-spent.





Then I'll have just a slightly smaller amount of mini-details to learn in the long run. 😀





Me? These are questions I've had for a long time. I've just finally found a place to ask them. I trust this place over yahoo answers. 😀



Seriously, what's a "gunner"? Urbandictionary said something about overachiving, but I'm not sure in what manner its being used in this thread. (Am I being insulted or complemented? 😕)



I haven't posted much mostly since I read what other people have posted (mostly a forum lurker here). I post questions based on information I can't find but would like more information on. And I can't exactly answer questions for people since I don't know much abou the "med school scene."


As for those pictures, I don't get the joke behind them. Like I said, I'm new here. 😛

http://www.tuckermax.com/

(to explain the pictures)

 

[theWUbear]

lippencott's biochemistry

 

[bigballer27]

You need to get laid.

 

[mdeast]

I've used textbooks somewhat sparingly so far in med school. Although, I've bought a fair amount as supplements to my learning and for potential board study reference points. Most classes rely completely on the course syllabus...which is usually a 100-200 page outline of everything you need to know for the course. That's where I do most of my studying from. At least that's how it works at my medical school.

If a class is particularly poorly taught, or I just want some better visual aids/examples I'll consult a textbook. For instance, this is essential for anatomy. I highly recommend Netter's Flashcards, "Human Anatomy" and anything else you can grab your hands on. Lippencotts biochem is good too, especially because our biochem course here has been so incredibly poorly organized that it's become essential.

For your practice of medicine/clinical skills course you might have to pick up some shorter books. I have some cheaper ($20-$50) required textbooks about the medical interview, physical exam, and medical epidemiology/quant med (which is tested on the boards).

It's different everyplace, but your biggest study resource for internal exams will be your course syllabus and lecture slides at most places.

 

[Geekchick921]

I like to imagine a future where all medical textbook material is just uploaded into an IPad kinda thing like freakin' Star Trek. Rotate, zoom, etc.

 

[DrYoda]

Just the titles and author names would work. 🙂 I want to get a jump start on studying them over breaks during undergrad.

You would be better served directing your energy towards getting into med school.

It'd be nice to know the total cost of textbooks per semester too if you still remember what that was.

If you buy used books or the old edition they are pretty cheap.

At many med schools people don't usually buy the books though. I've spent maybe $100 for the first two years.

 

[bravofleet4]

i can tell you that most people do not struggle with the material. if they do it's only b/c of the way the professors present it. usually repetition is enough. therefore, you shouldn't worry too much about it. if you're just thinking about grades, though, you should know that the first 2 years don't count. In fact, some schools are just pass/fail.

if medical school is really in your heart, you should aim toward broadening your horizons instead by taking up new hobbies or traveling. You won't get the chance once medical school starts. Pre-studying is a bad choice even from an intelligent viewpoint...

 

[Ilovewater]

I figure its a ton more but I have "spare" time from not having a social life. Might as well make it time well-spent.

What? Then maybe use the "spare" time to have fun instead.... That's time well spent.

 

[silverhorse84]

Generally in medical school you don't learn from textbooks - you learn from the note-set the professors write. I don't think I opened a single textbook 1st year. This year the only textbook I've used so far is Robbins - but not everyone in my class uses it.

I realize that the stereotype of medical school is that it's scary and people study 24/7 just to pass. This is completely false! You'll be fine with just working on your undergrad work for now and saving medical school studying for medical school.

 

[rHinO1]

I like to imagine a future where all medical textbook material is just uploaded into an IPad kinda thing like freakin' Star Trek. Rotate, zoom, etc.

the future is here, UC irvine gave all their first years an ipad with their books on it this year. I think Stanford did the same thing. 👍

 

[gravitywave]

Medical school books tend to be cheaper (and also more cheaply made).

g***amn you're right. i'm two weeks into anatomy and i have no faith that the binding on Netter's will hold out to Christmas the way it needs to.

 

[Geekchick921]

the future is here, UC irvine gave all their first years an ipad with their books on it this year. I think Stanford did the same thing. 👍

Bitchin! Hubster may have heard something similar, but I don't think it was in regards to medical school.

 

[LizzyM]

The Anatomy Coloring Book... I saw it at Borders a few weeks ago. My BF in med school had a copy 30 yrs ago... it's timeless. (Also buy a big set of fine tip markers to go with it.)

If you are a dude, get some skin mags and start studying anatomical landmarks. There's nothing like 'em for making learning fun.

 

[Geekchick921]

The Anatomy Coloring Book... I saw it at Borders a few weeks ago. My BF in med school had a copy 30 yrs ago... it's timeless. (Also by a big set of fine tip markers to go with it.)

If you are a dude, get some skin mags and start studying anatomical landmarks. There's nothing like 'em for making learning fun.

🤣

Anatomy Coloring book, you say? I can see it now... I will buy two copies. One for myself and one for Chicklet. 👍

 

[LizzyM]

🤣

Anatomy Coloring book, you say? I can see it now... I will buy two copies. One for myself and one for Chicklet. 👍

I looked these up last night after I posted this and there are a whole bunch of these now including the Physiology Coloring Book and the Biology Coloring book. The Chicklet can start prepping for med school now. 🙄

 

[Geekchick921]

She already knows where her brain and heart are, if you ask her. Start 'em young, Lizzy! 😉