Books I used

[iaustudent06]

I'm MII - Sem IV student... here's what i used:

Anatomy
Clinical Anatomy by Moore

Histology
High Yield by Durek


Embryology
Developing Human by Persaud and Moore


Biochemistry
Lippincott's Biochemistry Review


Doctoring I
Behavioral Science: BRS by Fadem


Physiology
Textbook of Medical Physiology by Boron
MCQ - Pretest

I used Kaplan's Questions for review in all classes and "pre-test" for physiology also.

If buying books, I recommend bringing them from the U.S.

[weimar]

Where can one buy these books? Is there one than one place one can buy these books in the US? How much are looking at to spend in purchasing these books?

Michael

I'm MII - Sem IV student... here's what i used:

Anatomy
Clinical Anatomy by Moore

Histology
High Yield by Durek


Embryology
Developing Human by Persaud and Moore


Biochemistry
Lippincott's Biochemistry Review


Doctoring I
Behavioral Science: BRS by Fadem


Physiology
Textbook of Medical Physiology by Boron
MCQ - Pretest

I used Kaplan's Questions for review in all classes and "pre-test" for physiology also.

If buying books, I recommend bringing them from the U.S.

[felixthekat]

if u go on the iau website they have a bookstore

[IAUStudent006]

All of the above books can also be purchased at major US bookstores (Barnes and Nobles, Amazon, etc) I usually purchase the books and have them mailed to my house. Check the company websites for availability. Another website you might want to check out is called Half.com. They have used textbooks as well as new ones available for purchase.
The only downside to these websites is that you have to wait some time for the books to be sent to your house.

[rspr41]

I would recommend getting a barnes and noble card and always buying your books from them using the 15% discount. In the long run it will definitely save you money. But if not like it was already said Amazon is great for discounted books, just order them in plenty of time to allow you to be able to bring them with you when you come to the island.

[weimar]

Thanks you fellow doctors. I have been gone for the past few days attending to business, this is why I had not come on this forum to share my appreciation. Take care.

[rspr41]

No problem take care man, hope you got something useful from the information above

[doc883]

For my first semester down there, should I buy all the books under the category semester one that say required...and also, what did you buy from the recommended books that you found useful?

[rspr41]

Physio: Guyton----this is ur bible for physio (Also BUY BRS PHYSIOLOGY the second best BRS book on the market all other BRS books are poop contrary to what people tell you)

Biochem: Lippincott's---bible and one of the best biochem books on the market
Anatomy: Moore is a staple for anatomy ( I wouldn't recommend BRS Anatomy too many errors in it HIGH YIELD ANATOMY is much better substitute)

High yield Embryo
high yield histology

ALL THE KAPLAN BOOKS FOR ANY SUBJECT YOU CAN GET YOUR HANDS On....unless u want PDF's cause I have them all....

Doctoring: Honestly I never once opened Synopsis (the book is for residency students in psychiatry but it was subject I just get, for most people however this is the hardest subject and the ones in which people have the most trouble passing through.....to supplement I would recommend getting KAPLAN Behavior Science its like 30$ order it through Kaplan.)

Histology -------I hated this subject so not much help here though Whetters is a good book


ALONG WITH FIRST AID 2008 for boards........


Thats pretty much it for first year

[jackychan]

For biochemistry, Lippincott's Biochem 3rd ed is good but you can also use the following books as references/supplementary materials:

1. Kaplan's Review in Biochem and Genetics
2. Mark's Basic Medical Biochemistry, 2nd ed
3. Biochemistry with Clinical Correlations by Devlin, 5th ed
4. Biochemistry by Lehninger

The IAU library has a good collection of biochem books (though in limited copies). There is also an IAU biochem website (WHICH NEEDS TO BE UPDATED) where you can access biochem materials (lectures, videos, internet resources, guide questions for each chapter in Lippincott).

I heard that the present IAU Biochem prof is quite excellent, far better than the previous Biochem prof who is the alter ego of Jacky Chan!;)

[IAUinsider]

Since you have the time...if you're like me and will either highlight like crazy or toss your books around, using Half.com or Amazon.com and getting books online, I've had the best luck and saved even moreso than using Barnes and Noble. Just a thought. Also, many of the books are available in PDFs and/or DJVU files if reading off a computer doesn't bother you. Cheers

[doc883]

ok i have bought all the required books according to the IAU website jsut for first semester....i think im confused on the semester thing...is the first year comprised of the same books like do we just continue the courses in semester two? If so could someone please give me like what they realllllly had to have..like requierd books for first semester. Just because I have limited room in bringing things down to the island I dont want to be bringing extra things that i didnt need to bring. I think i have like thirteen books...which is a lot..but if thats what is needed then so be it. thanks u guys.

[IAUStudent006]

ok i have bought all the required books according to the IAU website jsut for first semester....i think im confused on the semester thing...is the first year comprised of the same books like do we just continue the courses in semester two? If so could someone please give me like what they realllllly had to have..like requierd books for first semester. Just because I have limited room in bringing things down to the island I dont want to be bringing extra things that i didnt need to bring. I think i have like thirteen books...which is a lot..but if thats what is needed then so be it. thanks u guys.

Ok - if you have limited space, I would suggest bring the necessary books then. The classes you start first semester you continue through second semester with some variations (for example anatomy) Here is the way that class go (as far as I remember - I'd check with the Dallas office to see what your schedule is going to be when you get here):

Anatomy - Moore Anatomy book
Physiology - BRS and Guyton (both are really good)
Doctoring 1 - Synopsis (although I usually just used the professors slides)
Biochemistry - Lippincott (3rd edition if you have it)

I don't know what other books that you have - but those are the books that I used.

Usually - in terms of Anatomy - you take Histology and Embryology before you take Anatomy - so I would suggest bringing your Histo and Embryo books as well. If you have further questions, feel free to let us know.

[IAUinsider]

ok i have bought all the required books according to the IAU website jsut for first semester....i think im confused on the semester thing...is the first year comprised of the same books like do we just continue the courses in semester two? If so could someone please give me like what they realllllly had to have..like requierd books for first semester. Just because I have limited room in bringing things down to the island I dont want to be bringing extra things that i didnt need to bring. I think i have like thirteen books...which is a lot..but if thats what is needed then so be it. thanks u guys.


My only other recommendation is the Persuad and Moore Embryology Text Book (get the most current edition)...you won't be disappointed, as reading this book, essentially made anatomy a breeze, as well as your Case Studies. Albeit we have a few copies in the library, if you actually read and highlight, and want a book that can relate to more than just the subject matter of content, this book is quite good. Good Luck

[rpat3]

where is the best place to buy books, and you can ship it dirtectly to school?

[iaustudent06]

where is the best place to buy books, and you can ship it dirtectly to school?

Most students find the best deals online, like Amazon.com. If you ship directly to the school, send it early because things are a little slow in St. Lucia.