easy but important question

[stolid82]

I will be in SABA for the Jan 2005 class. I was wondering what books I needed to get. I know some professors only teach from their notes and rarely use the book, yet others refer to the book quite often...any insight would help. Thanks

[classic]

Hey stolid82 about Books-
Well, you can do one of two things
1. Look in the student handbook they send with your SUSOM package. The list they give you is complete and acurate.

2. Go to University books online on the SUSOM web page, and copy/print the list of books and recommended books from there if you want to shop somewhere else. http://www.universitybooksonline.com/SABA.html

Now, my question is are you asking about the required textbooks or the recommended ones?

[stolid82]

I am asking about the required text books, because I know atleast from my experience in undergrad that in some classes one does not even touch the text book.

Thanks for your help.

[classic]

I think that the required text for all classes in med school is warrented, but you may be able to get by with only some of the recommended texts. (I'm an alarmist and I bought all the books online. :roll: )
The only other books I'm positive you'll need besides the required texts are the BRS (board review series). They come by discipline (histo, patho, pharm, anatomy, ect.)
Hope it was helpful! I'll see you there in January :wink:

[Patrik Leonard]

You're going to really want to get a current 1st or 2nd semester students answer to this too, b/c it's been quite a few semesters since I've taken the 1st sem classes, and in the meantime, the Histo Profs have changed so I don't know what the new ones teach from. For Anatomy, Dr. Raja doesn't use powerpoints, he just tells you everything off the top of his head, which believe me, is all inclusive and plenty of info, so if you can follow along and take good notes, that's probably all you need. Moore is a bear to just flat out read, but it's good to have as a reference. But you could probably refer to one in the library or a friends if you really need it. Dr. Raja is also teaching Embryo right now as far as I know, but he didn't when I took it, so again, best to get someone who's been in 1st sem a little more recently. I'm thinking a similar question has probably been asked and answered somewhere in this forum not too long ago, so might try searching around a little more, might be able to find your answer there. Good luck!
Patrik

[lobotomy_man]

I'll start off by saying that I posted the exact same question about 6 months ago.

Here is my answer:
GET A COPY OF BRS ANATOMY & BRS EMBRYOLOGY. (BRS = board review series). The BRS books are a "no nonsense" "just the facts" outline of the course material. There are days when I have my BRS anatomy open in class and I can say the next word out of Raja's mouth because he is lecturing straight from it. FYI. New versions of both are in the process of being published.

NETTER's ANATOMY FLASHCARDS
If you don't bring a set with you... you will be spending $30 on the cards and another $35 on shipping to get them here. THEY ARE A MUST.

MOORE - Clinically oriented anatomy -
This book is a very tough read but is the absolute source of every detail you ever wanted to know about anatomy. The "blue boxes" of clinical info is a must to memorize. Therefore you must have a copy of Moore just for the clinical questions. Secondly, and probably more importantly; the questions on our written tests have striking resemblance to those in end of chapter questions in Moore.

HISTO – Books
Tough call? I am still not sure on this one. Everyone has the required “Concise” and “Difore Atlas”, but there are many reading “Wheater’s” at the same time. The current prof tests straight from her notes but the text and atlas are a good source of “extra” information and clarification. You can always borrow other histo books from other students or the library.

EMBRYO
As I said… get a copy of BRS Embryology. I have a copy of Moore’s embryo along with the study guide, but I have not cracked the guide and I fall asleep every time I open Moore’s. Again…. Raja lectures/tests straight from the BRS.

Sorry about the “run-on” sentences, but I am currently rushing through a break from studying anatomy.

Me. :shock:

[stolid82]

Thanks for all the great info. It really helped.

[Stitches]

Lobotomy_man knows his stuff. Although I rarely read the blue boxes, I think they are an excellent source of test questions. I'm gonna go check out the end of chapter exams in Moore. Thanks for the heads up lobotomy dude, how will i ever be able to repay you? :lol:

P.S. did you look at the board on my door recently? just some embryo facts about me

[khizer]

hey great post...i have heard about the mini version of Moore called essential clincal anatomy....is that a better alternative to the larger Clinically Oriented anatomy or are both necessary?

[microphage]

mini-moore doesn't have those clinical blue boxes...

[ResearchingGuy]

The new (second edition) of Mini-moore has most of blue boxes (they just aren't blue). I think it's a great, very readable alternative to the full size Moore, and a good book to have in your library.

My 2 cents!