Best Basic Science Books

[jock2doc]

Hey everyone! I know that most schools will have their own book list for the pre-clinical years, but I was looking to get some input from all over the place on the best books for the basic sciences. If willing, would med students comment on what books are best for each subject? Thanks.

[ellorie]

For anatomy, I really like the combination of Rohen's Colour Atlas and Moore's Clinically Oriented Anatomy. At least as much as I like anything about anatomy, which is not very much

[futureGP]

the only absolute imo is

 

an anatomy atlas -- it's just so convenient to be able to see the anatomy parts on paper when you're not looking at the cadaver

-- imo best is netter's anatomy atlas

 

everything else you can pretty much read as necessary from e-books

 

e.g. cecil essentials of medicine for general medical knowledge

robbin pathlogic basis of disease for pathology

guyton and hall for medical physio

moore's clinical anatomy for functional sides on anatomy

[NLengr]

Cecil's is long winded and useless IMO. Focuses way to much on Epi/pathophysiology of a disease, while glancing over labs/imaging/treatment.

 

If you are interested in surgical fields, get a copy of Netter's Atlas.

[jock2doc]

Thanks guys! Much appreciated.