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Clinically Oriented AnatomyClinically Oriented Anatomy by Keith L. Moore
Buy used from: £11.00
The best Anatomy text, period.
Human Anatomy: Color Atlas and TextHuman Anatomy: Color Atlas and Text by John A. Gosling
Buy used from: £4.98
Useful when used in conjunction with Moore & Dalley, and great for dissection!
PharmacologyPharmacology by Humphrey P. Rang
Buy used from: £27.00
Updated since my 1st year, I'm told it's even better and it was a lifesaver back then..
Textbook of Medical PhysiologyTextbook of Medical Physiology by Arthur C. Guyton
Buy used from: £51.34
Oh why did I not discover this until my BSc year? It's great - beats Berne & Levy by a mile.
Neuroscience: Exploring the BrainNeuroscience: Exploring the Brain by Mark F. Bear
Buy used from: £17.50
I never liked Neuro, but this book is very very readable.
Instant AnatomyInstant Anatomy by Robert H. Whitaker
Buy used from: £11.49
Exactly what I needed - and hours of fun making mnemonics. (hmm)
Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine (Oxford Handbooks)Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine (Oxford Handbooks) by Murray Longmore
Buy used from: £3.50
Don't even try and hit the wards without this! But don't forget...
Oxford Handbook of Clinical Specialties (Oxford Handbooks Series)Oxford Handbook of Clinical Specialties (Oxford Handbooks Series) by Judith Collier
Buy used from: £6.80
... this one! 'Cheese and Onion' doesn't cover everything, you'll need this for Psych, Paeds, Obs & Gynae etc.
The ECG Made EasyThe ECG Made Easy by John R. Hampton DM MA DPhil FRCP FFPM FESC
Buy used from: £8.99
Does exactly what it says on the tin.
An Introduction to Cardiovascular Physiology (Arnold Publication)An Introduction to Cardiovascular Physiology (Arnold Publication) by J Levick
Buy new: £26.88 / Used from: £22.00
They've updated it AGAIN! Really clarifies the subject.
Neurology (Crash Course)Neurology (Crash Course) by Anish Bahra
Buy used from: £2.90
This whole series are great before exams. Some are in 2nd editions now, though the cyclist guy looks better in the 1st editions.
Clinical Skills for OSCEsClinical Skills for OSCEs by Neel Burton
Buy used from: £3.88
The step-by-step guide we all need for OSCEs - brilliant.
Psychiatry at a GlancePsychiatry at a Glance by Cornelius Katona
Buy used from: £2.00
This book single-handedly got me through Psychiatry. Very useful indeed.
ABC of Urology (ABC Series)ABC of Urology (ABC Series) by Chris Dawson
Buy used from: £7.45
Another series. These books present topics in a readable and easily digestable 'article' style, very good for reading in bits. Watch out though as some subjects haven't been updated for years.
Clinical ExaminationClinical Examination by Owen Epstein MB BCh FRCP
Buy used from: £23.00
Perhaps a little long-winded in places, but it really does cover everything you need about examination.
General and Systematic Pathology: With STUDENT CONSULT Online AccessGeneral and Systematic Pathology: With STUDENT CONSULT Online Access by James C. E. Underwood MD FRCPath FRCP FMedSci Professor
Buy used from: £26.00
My goodness that's a brighter colour than my edition! If the update is in keeping with previous editions, though, essential. And great for grossing out your non-medical friends.
Lecture Notes on General SurgeryLecture Notes on General Surgery by Harold Ellis
Buy used from: £4.99
Everything is in here. If you are a surgery buff like me you'll buy a bigger book too, but this covers what you need.
Biochemistry (Lippincott's Illustrated Reviews Series)Biochemistry (Lippincott's Illustrated Reviews Series) by Pamela C. Champe
Buy used from: £15.00
A overdue update, but the previous edition was at just the right level for basic medical science.
British National Formulary 2004: v. 47British National Formulary 2004: v. 47
Buy used from: £0.01
You should have a copy of this - goes without saying.
So You Want To Be a Brain Surgeon?: A Medical Careers GuideSo You Want To Be a Brain Surgeon?: A Medical Careers Guide
Buy used from: £1.03
And when, after all that, you still don't know what you want to do - this book is a gem!