atomickitten86 Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 Hello everyone, I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations of any books to read before medical school starting? i.e. medical specialties, what to do to get the most out of medical training, how to start thinking about having a competitive residency application.... I did try and google some suggestions at the only book I found was the Ultimate Guide to medical specialties (or something like that). Any suggestions or recommendations are greatly appreciated! Thanks, Meow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Hood Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 Hello everyone, I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations of any books to read before medical school starting? i.e. medical specialties, what to do to get the most out of medical training, how to start thinking about having a competitive residency application.... I did try and google some suggestions at the only book I found was the Ultimate Guide to medical specialties (or something like that). Any suggestions or recommendations are greatly appreciated! Thanks, Meow Relax and enjoy your summer, you will definitively need it as you will have shorter summers once in. It's also too early to look at these things right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larrivee Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 Yeah, I don't see much point in reading any books about med at this point. I say save your reading times for enjoyable reading and be as care free as possible for the summer. If there was such a book it would probably tell you a bunch of fluff that worked for a couple people, but just like undergrad you'll figure out for yourself how to best get through it. You've only got a couple truly free summers left, make the most of em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OIC Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 I wouldn't really worry about it too much because you are missing context this early in the game. That being said, I flipped through the medical residency guide the summer before I started because I thought it was a good resource for planting seeds in my head on what I should be thinking about when looking at specialties and career planning in general, it helped me decide what to ask about when shadowing. Of course you don't have to burden yourself with it this early on, but I found it interesting and relevant as it also addresses some of the questions I had right after acceptance. I recommend it: http://medical-residency.ca/files/canadian-medical-residency-guide.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holiday1001 Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 ... doing right.... lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiceWine Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 Hello everyone, I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations of any books to read before medical school starting? i.e. medical specialties, what to do to get the most out of medical training, how to start thinking about having a competitive residency application.... I did try and google some suggestions at the only book I found was the Ultimate Guide to medical specialties (or something like that). Any suggestions or recommendations are greatly appreciated! Thanks, Meow Netter's if you have never done anatomy before...I wish I had done that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatonekid Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 If you're going to read a book, read books that you'll enjoy. Relax and have fun this summer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostLamb Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 The hunger games trilogy In all seriousness...wait until you're in school. You will be all consumed with all things medicine. Don't start worrying about what you want to be when you grow up right now...enjoy your break and congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helm Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 We have a faculty member who recommends each medical student reads "House of God" before pre-clerkship, before clerkship, before residency, and after residency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apache Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 choosing a medical specialty is actually kinda cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomickitten86 Posted May 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 Thanks everyone! You're absolutely right that I should rest and relax. I rarely/never read books for enjoyment, but I'm going on a trip soon and will have lots of free time. I'm going to try and get a copy of House of God. Thanks for the recommendations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lactic Folly Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 Hello everyone, I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations of any books to read before medical school starting? i.e. medical specialties, what to do to get the most out of medical training, how to start thinking about having a competitive residency application.... I did try and google some suggestions at the only book I found was the Ultimate Guide to medical specialties (or something like that). Any suggestions or recommendations are greatly appreciated! Thanks, Meow I second the recommendation for Brian Freeman's book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatonekid Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 We have a faculty member who recommends each medical student reads "House of God" before pre-clerkship, before clerkship, before residency, and after residency.House of God was an interesting read. And a few of the profs referred to it in lectures this year (speaks to the popularity of the book). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmorelan Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 House of God was an interesting read. And a few of the profs referred to it in lectures this year (speaks to the popularity of the book). and it shows how much things have changed over the last 40 years in medicine we still refer to parts of it during rounding as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoenixFlare500 Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 Netter's if you have never done anatomy before...I wish I had done that If you're a keener you'll also want to carry a copy of Harrison's with you at all times. If you want to be a gunner then start working on that dermatology research project. Or you could just enjoy your summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larrivee Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 If you're a keener you'll also want to carry a copy of Harrison's with you at all times. If you want to be a gunner then start working on that dermatology research project. Or you could just enjoy your summer. Harrison's is good for two things: 1)it has everything in it 2) you'll get ripped pipes carrying it around, one volume in each hand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medaholic Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 Probably gonna get some flak for this but I read/skimmed through Med School Confidential prior to beginning medical school and found it helpful. It briefly outlines what your next few years will look out, explain a bit about pre-clinical classes and clinical rotations. It's catered towards the American system, but it will talk about deciding on a specialty and what the residency application will be like in a few years time. It's a short read but will give you a general road map for your next few years. Other than that - do not read anything with medical knowledge. No anatomy. No physiology. Definitely no biochemistry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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