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Must-Have Books for Physician Assistant Students
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An Applicant's Guide To Physician Assistant School And PracticeAn Applicant's Guide To Physician Assistant School And Practice by MPAS, PA-C, RD, Erin L. Sherer
Buy new: $15.99 / Used from: $19.44
Great book!
Getting Into the Physician Assistant School of Your ChoiceGetting Into the Physician Assistant School of Your Choice by Andrew Rodican
Buy new: $17.79 / Used from: $13.99
A wonderfully helpful book for applying to PA school.
Maxwell Quick Medical Reference (Maxwell, Quick Medical Reference Maxwell, Quick Medical Refe)Maxwell Quick Medical Reference (Maxwell, Quick Medical Reference Maxwell, Quick Medical Refe) by Robert W. Maxwell
Buy new: $7.95 / Used from: $5.85
A must-have for clinical rotations and PA practice. I have used this handy reference more than any other book.
Surgical Recall, Fifth  North American Edition (Recall Series)Surgical Recall, Fifth North American Edition (Recall Series)
Buy new: $42.25 / Used from: $30.00
Excellent book! This will help you actually sound like you know what you are talking about during patient rounds. Reviews procedures and key information about each.
Rapid Interpretation of EKG's, Sixth EditionRapid Interpretation of EKG's, Sixth Edition by Dale Dubin
Buy new: $30.51 / Used from: $30.00
Reading EKGs is difficult, but this book helps. Clinical practice is the best way to learn to read EKGs - this book will give you a great foundation.
Pocket Medical Spanish (Pocket Medical) (Pocket Medical) (Pocket Medical)Pocket Medical Spanish (Pocket Medical) (Pocket Medical) (Pocket Medical) by Russell K. Dollinger
Buy new: $11.16 / Used from: $6.82
Perfect book for your labcoat pocket. Helps you ask key questions in spanish quickly and easily. A must-have if you are going to PA school anywhere in NYC.
Atlas of Human Anatomy: With Netteranatomy.com (Netter Basic Science)Atlas of Human Anatomy: With Netteranatomy.com (Netter Basic Science) by Frank H. Netter MD
Buy new: $65.56 / Used from: $51.97
Expensive, but useful during anatomy. Anatomy is such an important class - if you do not learn your anatomy well you will have difficulty further in your PA training and in clinical practice. If you do not want to spend the money on this book, consider splitting the cost with a classmate. Great, detailed pictures.
Medico Mnemonica: A Collection of Fun, Ribald, Irreverent and Quite Witty Mnemonics for Medical Students(ME135)Medico Mnemonica: A Collection of Fun, Ribald, Irreverent and Quite Witty Mnemonics for Medical Students(ME135) by E. S. Marlowe
Buy used from: $16.59
Fun book that helps you remember all those difficult details during your first year of PA school. The mnemonics are easy to remember and are especially useful for anatomy.
Emergency & Critical Care Pocket GuideEmergency & Critical Care Pocket Guide by Paula Derr
Buy used from: $44.59
Great pocket book for your emergency medicine, critical care, or cardiology rotation. Has all of the ACLS algorhythms, meds, and a lot of useful information for critical care.
Bates' Pocket Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking (Professional Guide Series)Bates' Pocket Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking (Professional Guide Series) by Lynn S Bickley
Buy used from: $4.98
This book is perfect for tucking into your labcoat to help you remember how to do certain physical exams. Better than the bigger and more expensive version.
Current Medical Diagnosis and Treatment 2008Current Medical Diagnosis and Treatment 2008 by Stephen J. McPhee
Buy used from: $4.68
Best book to have as a general reference. This book is costly, but I used it to study for nearly every topic in medicine. And, I still use it today as a practicing clinician.
Lippincott's Illustrated Reviews: Biochemistry, North American Edition (Lippincott's Illustrated Reviews Series)Lippincott's Illustrated Reviews: Biochemistry, North American Edition (Lippincott's Illustrated Reviews Series) by Pamela C Champe
Buy new: $43.18 / Used from: $17.49
Biochemistry is a tough subject - this books make learning it much easier. Expensive though - consider sharing with a friend.
BRS Physiology (Board Review Series)BRS Physiology (Board Review Series) by Linda S Costanzo
Buy new: $31.56 / Used from: $24.57
Great book for learning and understanding physiology. I had a tough time with learning physiology and found this book really helpful. Breaks concepts down so they are much easier to grasp.
A Comprehensive Review for the Certification and Recertification Examinations for Physician Assistants: Published in Collaboration with AAPA and PAEA (formerly APAP), 3eA Comprehensive Review for the Certification and Recertification Examinations for Physician Assistants: Published in Collaboration with AAPA and PAEA (formerly APAP), 3e
Buy new: $47.53 / Used from: $38.40
Great book for PANCE board review. It also comes with a CD-Rom full of questions. I highly recommend.
Crush Step 3 (Brochert, Crush Step 3)Crush Step 3 (Brochert, Crush Step 3) by Adam Brochert
Buy used from: $0.22
This book is a great review for boards - it easily identifies topics and key points to remember about each. I use it for reference when I am creating lectures for my students - just to make sure I have not forgotten something that is pertinent.