#LifeofaMedStudent Recommended Books for Medical School
A list of recommended books for medical school – broken down by basic sciences through clinical rotations. The right book for the right moment in medical education!
Basic Science Books:
Basic science classes can vary greatly between different medical schools. Despite this, there are common “must-haves” in each course. Additionally, no study plan is sufficient without an adequate question book to supplement reading. Check out the best books by each basic science course here:
The Best Books for Basic Science in Medical School
Clinical Rotation Books:
For rotation books, I suggest picking one study book and 1-2 question banks. Focus the first half of the rotation getting through the study book, and then the last half doing as many practice questions as you can. Read more on the best books for each clinical rotation here:
The Best Books for Your Clinical Rotations
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How to Study:
Honestly, I almost failed anatomy during my first semester of medical school – then a very wise professor told me the secret to studying in medical school. I never came close to failing again! The right books, the right plan, and loads of practice questions make up my guide:
How to Study in Medical School
Every Clinical Rotation – MUST have!
For actual clinical work, and looking like a star on rotations – Pocket Medicine is a must-have. This very concisely presents the diagnosis and treatments of the most common medical problems you’ll see. It’s geared toward internal medicine, but has utility in surgical and outpatient settings as well! The key is to see a patient, look up their problem/diagnosis in Pocket Medicine, and then present that information and treatment to your upper residents/attendings. I even carried my original Pocket Medicine with me on moonlighting shifts – it was THAT helpful.
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