books for 1st term

[GradStudent]

Hi there

I was wondering what books (or authors) did you guys find the best for 1st term courses, in particular for anatomy and biochem? Also any descriptions on study methods used to survive these courses would be of help!

I hope you're all doing great, and take care

GS :oops:

[stephew]

actually there are several threads dedicated to books; but be of mind that your first term books will be supplied to you.

[coco881]

Hi there

I was wondering what books (or authors) did you guys find the best for 1st term courses, in particular for anatomy and biochem? Also any descriptions on study methods used to survive these courses would be of help!

I hope you're all doing great, and take care

GS :oops:

Hi GS,

You should have received a booklist from Bay Shore. 1st termers will receive all their books when they reach campus in August. No need to buy anything before hand - unless you're interested in purchasing ANOTHER anatomy atlas...but that's a different thread... :lol:

Hope this helps!

Coco

[docks]

unless you're interested in purchasing ANOTHER anatomy atlas...but that's a different thread... :lol:

Is the anatomy atlas the only book people are bothered by (e.g., people are happier with a version not supplied by the school)? If it's such a common (?) complaint, has the issue been raised with the teacher and/or administration?

- Docks

[drnick07]

No one say Netter was bad. Some people, though, like real photographs and thus get Rohen's or McMinn's. I don't know of anyone who put Netter to bed and only used their photo atlas, but that doesn't mean it wasn't done.

[AmitK425]

I just got some Netter Anatomy FLASHCARDS from the local bookstore. I think I'm gonna bring those and Chung to help, but that's probably it. I think the most important thing about Anatomy is actually spending time in the lab with the cadavers learning. I may bring the BRS for Biochem as well, but not sure yet.

[rsgillmd]

Hi Amit. Ask others, but in my opinion the BRS book didn't really help much. The packets they will give you have everything you need to know.

I bought the book also before starting first term, but ended up mainly using it only for the practice questions.

The one review book I referred to quite often was High Yield Neuroscience by Fix. I found it to be quite useful. But that's second term.

I've heard others say the BRS for Physio is good, but I had a strong physio background going into school. So I didn't get the book.

I only bought Neuroscience by Fix, Anatomy by Chung, and the BRS Biochem. I think the Neuroscience one is the only one you really may find useful.

Ravpreet

[drnick07]

I just got some I think the most important thing about Anatomy is actually spending time in the lab with the cadavers learning.
The most important thing in anatomy is learning the material. If hours spent with your cadaver does that for you, then great. If hours spent staring at Netter does that, then there you go. If reading Chung cover to cover gets you there, then good.

The packets they will give you have everything you need to know.
Ravpreet

Based on your discussion of 2nd term books, i assume you were not in this past term's anatomy class, where the notes were NOTHING like what we had last Fall, nor were they given the Companion we had. Even with the notes we were given, the info in there was NOT enough to even pass the exams. They were merely a starting point. You made up the difference on your own. However, if you did the objectives for each lecture then you probably did pretty well.

[NYC-girl]

Hi new first termers... ( and DrNick...who is a fourth termer trapped in first termer threads :)


Just so you know, the books for first term are pre-ordered for you and waiting in Grenada. After classes started, I quickly realized that there were a few books that were essential for MY learning style. It was a pain in the a$$ to get these books shipped here. I found these 2 books to be life savers.

I have this ad on the SGU post, but maybe it will get more attention here. If anyone is interested in these, please PM me...


Rohens Color Atlas of Anatomy bought for $60 USD and shipped to GND=you can pick it up on campus for $40 USD. This book is essential for blowing up your anatomy practical.

Pre-Test Biochemistry and Genetics bought and shippped to GND for $30 USD= you can pick it up on campus for $20. Trust me, you need all the practice questions you can get your hands on to make it happen in Biochem. ( I handed my exam in and laughed at the Biochem professors on my way out---I couldn't believe that they had actually asked me questions that I knew the answers to. If you don't beleive me- ask anyone that saw me at Dr. Grooms the night of the exam. ---I crushed it)

Both of these books are unmarked and in mint condition.
I can be reached at naianu@sgu.edu

Good Luck

[NYC-girl]

I can also throw in some "extra nuggets" which are not on the "MAC" ( which is a cd that is on the super DL here on campus).
The extra notes are ones that I made myself answering the objectives with diagrams I made on the computer. That is key.

If you don't answer the objectives that the professor puts in each chapter, and you don't do well on the exam, you will feel like the professor took your own hand and slapped you in the face with it.

This is standard for classes like Biochem, Embryo and anatomy.

[Jay]

The most important thing in anatomy is learning the material. If hours spent with your cadaver does that for you, then great. If hours spent staring at <a target=new href=http://www.Amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1929007213/valuetheplace-20>Netter</a> does that, then there you go. If reading Chung cover to cover gets you there, then good.

Based on your discussion of 2nd term books, i assume you were not in this past term's anatomy class, where the notes were NOTHING like what we had last Fall, nor were they given the Companion we had. Even with the notes we were given, the info in there was NOT enough to even pass the exams. They were merely a starting point. You made up the difference on your own. However, if you did the objectives for each lecture then you probably did pretty well.

True, you're gonna have to figure out what works for you in anatomy. Last term, we had these things called anatomy "demos" or demonstrations during lab time. A professor would come over to your table and asks each person questions on the body and you had to answer right away -a sort of oral quiz. Some people spent so much time in the lab studying for these "demos"(which are not worth that much) that they got behind in other classes, mainly biochem and never caught up again. There were a lotta complaints on these demos.

Also on the notes for anatomy -hope it gets changed for you guys. Otherwise, just use it as an outline that someone hastily put together.

[rokshana]

The Netter flashcards are a great tool- I took them to class and picked out the ones that were relevant to the lecture, punched holes in them and carried them with me everywhere I went.
There is an anatomy site that is very helpful, it has cadaver pix and you can take practicals on it , its called integrated medical currriculum and the address is http://imc.gsm.com/index.html . A 6-month subscription is $20.
Histo is all about HistoTime and the Quiz bank (LOTS of questions come STRAIGHT from it!!)
The biochem dept gives a HUGE syllabus (>600pp) and if you know all of it you're good to go! BRS has good questions that are helpful though.
I also used Anatomy Recall as way to quiz myself (we would take it out to dinner on Fri's and quizzed each other while we waited for dinner(and that you will learn can be a LONG time!!). Wished I had gotten a Biochem Recall too!
Hope this helps!!

[TOBEADOC]

Can you explain if these are books or ?

Thanks

[TOBEADOC]

Could you tell us where "HistTime" and Quiz bank and Anatomy Recall is from ?

Thanks

The <a target=new href=http://www.Amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1929007213/valuetheplace-20>Netter</a> flashcards are a great tool- I took them to class and picked out the ones that were relevant to the lecture, punched holes in them and carried them with me everywhere I went.
There is an anatomy site that is very helpful, it has cadaver pix and you can take practicals on it , its called integrated medical currriculum and the address is http://imc.gsm.com/index.html . A 6-month subscription is $20.
Histo is all about HistoTime and the Quiz bank (LOTS of questions come STRAIGHT from it!!)
The biochem dept gives a HUGE syllabus (>600pp) and if you know all of it you're good to go! BRS has good questions that are helpful though.
I also used Anatomy Recall as way to quiz myself (we would take it out to dinner on Fri's and quizzed each other while we waited for dinner(and that you will learn can be a LONG time!!). Wished I had gotten a Biochem Recall too!
Hope this helps!!

[Jay]

Could you tell us where "HistTime" and Quiz bank and Anatomy Recall is from ?



HistoTime and Quizbank are programs that you run on the computer. You can find them on the library computers, but it will be more convenient for you to run them on your laptop. Don't worry, they will be circulating like crazy during the first few weeks of school. If you can't, I'll give a CD to copy down there.

[rokshana]

Anatomy Recall is a review book that contains questions and answers. If there is a med schol near you, their bookstore should have it. If not amazon or medbookstore.com should have it.
Even though books can be heavy, if you have room in your bags, bring them with you-getting things shipped to the island can be crazy expensive and can take a really long time.

Oh by the way, another good book is Rohan's Atlas of Anatomy. Its a cadaver atlas that is really helpful.

[TOBEADOC]

Sounds good. Thank you. I am actually starting to worry that there will be too many things to use to study :).

Could you tell us where "HistTime" and Quiz bank and Anatomy Recall is from ?



HistoTime and Quizbank are programs that you run on the computer. You can find them on the library computers, but it will be more convenient for you to run them on your laptop. Don't worry, they will be circulating like crazy during the first few weeks of school. If you can't, I'll give a CD to copy down there.

[emt036]

Sounds good. Thank you. I am actually starting to worry that there will be too many things to use to study :).

Yup, there is... you are going to have to sort through what is useful/not to you.