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Basic Clinical Neuroanatomy (Periodicals)Basic Clinical Neuroanatomy (Periodicals) by Paul H. Young
Buy used from: $0.38
Very good book on neuroanatomy with clinical correlations. The drawings are not only beautiful and impressive but also they convey a lot of information about the 3D orientation of neural tracts and consequences of lesions at different levels of the CNS and PNS.
Sobotta Atlas of Human Anatomy, Version 1.5: 13th Edition in EnglishSobotta Atlas of Human Anatomy, Version 1.5: 13th Edition in English by R. Pabst
Buy used from: $93.29
A very nice German atlas I used in medschool. In my opinion,the quality of drawings beats the Netter Atlas.
Basic Histology: Text & AtlasBasic Histology: Text & Atlas by Luiz Junqueira
Buy new: $38.75 / Used from: $10.00
I haven't read it yet, but from many sources I have heard a lot of good things about this book. The illustrations look good and informative.
Langman's Medical EmbryologyLangman's Medical Embryology by Thomas W Sadler
Buy new: $51.57 / Used from: $1.98
Simply beautiful illustrations and a very clear text. The animations explaining development of systems (i.e. GI, GU)are essential in order to understand the way different organ systems arise in the human body.
Harper's Illustrated Biochemistry (Harper's Biochemistry)Harper's Illustrated Biochemistry (Harper's Biochemistry) by Robert K. Murray
Buy used from: $29.00
Good biochemistry book, although some chapters like DNA and glycoproteins require complete revision. (I have read the edition from the 90' - I hope it has been revised).
Textbook of Medical Physiology: With STUDENT CONSULT Online AccessTextbook of Medical Physiology: With STUDENT CONSULT Online Access by Arthur C. Guyton
Buy new: $103.70 / Used from: $72.99
Excellent physiology textbook. Clear, concise and not overloaded with facts. I like the narrative.
Robbins & Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease, Seventh EditionRobbins & Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease, Seventh Edition by Vinay Kumar
Buy used from: $34.00
Excellent. An absolute must have on every physician's bookshelf. Pathology is a queen of preclinical medicine and this book meets royal standards.
Robbins and Cotran Atlas of PathologyRobbins and Cotran Atlas of Pathology by Edward C. Klatt MD
Buy new: $47.27 / Used from: $15.15
A nice pathology atlas.
Netter's Illustrated Human Pathology (Netter Basic Science)Netter's Illustrated Human Pathology (Netter Basic Science) by Maximilian L. Buja MD
Buy new: $48.13 / Used from: $40.13
Very good companion to Robbins. Dr. Netter's drawings are superb. Fully recommended.
Basic & Clinical Pharmacology (LANGE Basic Science)Basic & Clinical Pharmacology (LANGE Basic Science) by Bertram Katzung
Buy new: $55.52 / Used from: $18.95
Bible of pharmacology. It explains the mechanisms by which drugs work in a very clear way. A very good reference.
Review of Medical Microbiology and Immunology (Medical Microbiology & Immunology)Review of Medical Microbiology and Immunology (Medical Microbiology & Immunology) by Warren E. Levinson
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Good review on microbes.
Psychology, Sixth EditionPsychology, Sixth Edition by Alan J. Fridlund
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In the realm of today's medicine psychology has been neglected all too often. This book gives a lot of insight into the mechanisms which make human beings so unique. Pleasure to read.
Behavioral Science in MedicineBehavioral Science in Medicine by Barbara Fadem
Buy new: $36.95 / Used from: $17.98
Outstanding text on behavioral sciences (introduction to psychology, psychiatry in a medical context). Recommended.
Pathophysiology of Heart Disease: A Collaborative Project of Medical Students and Faculty, 4th EditionPathophysiology of Heart Disease: A Collaborative Project of Medical Students and Faculty, 4th Edition
Buy new: $33.50 / Used from: $21.97
Really nice intro to cardiology.
The Renal Pathophysiology: The EssentialsThe Renal Pathophysiology: The Essentials by Helmut G Rennke
Buy new: $24.50 / Used from: $13.68
Good intro to nephrology.
Textbook of Physical Diagnosis: History and Examination With STUDENT CONSULT Online Access (Textbook of Physical Diagnosis (Swartz))Textbook of Physical Diagnosis: History and Examination With STUDENT CONSULT Online Access (Textbook of Physical Diagnosis (Swartz)) by Mark H. Swartz MD FACP
Buy used from: $20.54
Excellent book on physical diagnosis.
Essentials of Surgery: with STUDENT CONSULT AccessEssentials of Surgery: with STUDENT CONSULT Access by James M. Becker
Buy new: $44.35 / Used from: $45.00
I have read just a few chapters and it seems nice.
Netter's Neurology (Netter Clinical Science)Netter's Neurology (Netter Clinical Science) by H. Royden Jones Jr. MD
Buy used from: $101.95
Netter drawings make it much easier to comprehend Neuro.
Squire's Fundamentals of Radiology: Sixth EditionSquire's Fundamentals of Radiology: Sixth Edition by Robert A. Novelline
Buy new: $85.08 / Used from: $65.00
Excellent introduction to imaging techniques in medicine. The narrative of the book is written in a way, as though the author was your teacher in class and he explains step by step how radiologic images arise. Very helpful in understanding the basics of radiology.
Fitzpatrick's Color Atlas & Synopsis of Clinical DermatologyFitzpatrick's Color Atlas & Synopsis of Clinical Dermatology by Klaus Wolff
Buy used from: $39.99
A very good dermatology atlas with basic information about skin disorders.
Pocket Medicine: The Massachusetts General Hospital Handbook of Internal Medicine (Pocket Notebook)Pocket Medicine: The Massachusetts General Hospital Handbook of Internal Medicine (Pocket Notebook)
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Great help while on the ward! Useful reference with maximum accurate information in a pocket size.