 | Surgical Recall (Recall Series)
Buy used from: $2.74 A very effective and efficient way to review before heading into the OR.
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 | Current Medical Diagnosis & Treatment, 2006 (Current Medical Diagnosis and Treatment) by Lawrence M. Tierney
Buy used from: $0.01 You will use this book all the time AND for every rotation.
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 | Rapid Interpretation of EKG's, Sixth Edition by Dale Dubin
Buy new: $30.74 / Used from: $25.60 The self-study "workbook" style of this classic makes interpreting EKGs less daunting.
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 | Step-Up: A High-Yield, Systems-Based Review for USMLE Step 1 by Samir Mehta
Buy used from: $0.01 Although this is a study guide for the USMLE Step 1, I found this book very useful. I covers essentials of virtually all medical topics commonly encountered. A very high yield book!
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 | Bates' Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking, Eighth Edition, with Bonus CD-ROM by Lynn S. Bickley
Buy used from: $11.37 In my opinion, still the best physical exam text available. My school used Mosby's Guide to Physical Examination and I still bought (and utilized) Bates.
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 | SOAP for Internal Medicine by Angelina G. Badillo
Buy new: $27.48 / Used from: $21.20 A very good series of books that outline topics using the SOAP format. Also available for Family Practice, Cardiology, and several others.
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 | Skin Disease: Diagnosis and Treament by Thomas P. Habif
Buy used from: $48.44 Possibly the best concise derm book available. Great pics.
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 | The Harriet Lane Handbook: A Manual for Pediatric House Officers, 17th Edition
Buy used from: $14.41 A definite must-have for Peds rotation.
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 | Emergency Medicine Manual by O. John Ma
Buy new: $53.99 / Used from: $52.27 A clear, concise manual of common emergency medicine topics.
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 | Obstetrics and Gynecology by Charles R.B. Beckmann
Buy used from: $0.80 Very easy to read. Short chapters & just enough information to survive an Ob/Gyn rotation.
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 | Introductory Textbook of Psychiatry (3rd Edition) by Nancy C. Andreasen
Buy used from: $2.44 Clear, concise, and a good choice for a Psych text.
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 | Essentials of General Surgery by Peter F. Lawrence
Buy used from: $0.46 You'll definitely want to have this one on your Surgery rotation. I recommend reading it before your rotation begins and then reviewing throught the rotation.
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 | Clinical Radiology Made Ridiculously Simple by Hugue Ouellette
Buy used from: $4.64 There are tons of Radiology texts out there, but this short book contains a wealth of information on radiology basics without all the in-depth analysis. A real must-have for every student.
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 | The Little Black Book of Neurology, 4e (Mobile Medicine) by Osama O. Zaidat MD
Buy used from: $5.98 A wonderful pocket book for Neurology rotation or for reference.
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 | The Four-Minute Neurologic Exam by Stephen Goldberg
Buy new: $7.77 / Used from: $1.27 A very good guide which tackles the dreaded neurological exam and makes it less intimidating.
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 | Pharmacology, 3rd Edition (Lippincott's Illustrated Reviews Series) by Richard D. Howland
Buy used from: $2.00 This one will not only get your through Pharm, but you will refer to it often.
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 | Bakerman's ABC's of Interpretive Laboratory Data by Seymour Bakerman
Buy new: $29.82 / Used from: $21.84 A classic laboratory guide. Great for beginning students learning to interpret labs and a great shelf reference for practitioners.
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 | Procedures for Primary Care by John L. Pfenninger
Buy used from: $32.65 A fantastic reference of commonly performed procedures. There are others out there, but this one is the most comprehensive and easiest to read.
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 | Atlas of Human Anatomy, Third Edition by Frank H. Netter MD
Buy used from: $19.99 Not only a must-have for Gross Anatomy, but an indispensible shelf reference.
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 | Nelson Essentials of Pediatrics, 5E with STUDENT CONSULT Access Fifth Edition(Nelson Essentials of Pediatrics) by Karen Marcdante
Buy used from: $19.36 Almost universally used for Pediatrics courses/rotations. Personally, I think it is a bit wordy--but covers all the topics you'll encounter.
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 | Field Guide to the Difficult Patient Interview by Frederic W., Md Platt
Buy used from: $1.89 Recommended by a physician friend, this book changed the way I conducted my interviews and shaped how I deal with those "difficult" patients. Highly recommended for students beginning rotations.
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 | Little Black Book of Emergency Medicine (Jones and Bartlett's Little Black Book) by Steven E. Diaz
Buy new: $43.42 / Used from: $4.55 Pocket guide to commonly encountered problems in emergency medicine. For fans of evidence-based medicine, this guide cites it's references within the body of the text.
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 | Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine: Companion Handbook
Buy used from: $0.64 A condensed pocket form of Harrison's--recommended because who can carry Harrison's texts around??
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 | First Aid for the Medicine Clerkship by Latha Stead
Buy used from: $0.01 I'm a fan of the "First Aid" series and this is one of the best.
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 | A Comprehensive Review for the Certification and Recertification Examinations for Physician Assistants: Published in Collaboration with AAPA and APAP
Buy used from: $24.20 Good starting point for board review and not a bad reference.
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