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This textbook guide is based on one prepared by an earlier DPC student, and we have tried to update it tomost recent editions. However it is only a guide; ultimately you will find the sources and study method thafor you. Purchasing textbooks may not be necessary, several are available online through the library and udiscover your process, it may be expensive (warning: the required DPC textbook list is not the same as thelist). There is a brief overview of the digital resources of the library included below. At the bottom of eachreview books for topics, and the last section is a review of review series. Review books can be useful whencontent exams, as well as the boards, but they simply do not provide enough information to be used as a p
source.
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Topic Author Title
Color Atlas of Anatomy
Netter Atlas of Human Anatomy
Gilroy, et al. Thieme Atlas of Anatomy
Drake
Moore and Dalley
Gosling et al
Dissector Tank Grant's Dissector
AnatomyAtlas
Rohen, Yokochi,Ltjen-Drecoll
AnatomyAtlas
AnatomyAtlas
Schuenke,Schulte,Schumacher
Thieme Atlas of AnatomySeries
AnatomyAtlas
AnatomyText
Gray's Anatomy forStudents
Anatomy
Text
Clinically Oriented
AnatomyAnatomyText
Human Anatomy: ColorAtlas and Textbook
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Uses pictures of actual cadavers instead of drawings, which makes it much more usefulbecause drawings never get it quite right. The labeling scheme can be hard to follow, butalso makes it much easier to quiz yourself from the images.
Classic depictions of human anatomy, with physiologic and surgical correlations. Each sectionis supplemented with radiographs, as well.
Not to be confused with the Atlas of Anatomy (below), the series consists of three volumes(in order of usefulness): General Anatomy and Musculoskeletal System, Head andNeuroanatomy, & Neck and Internal Organs. Very aesthetically pleasing and thorough.Covers structures in a repetitive fashion emphasizing structural and functional relationships.
Essentially isolated selections from the full series, which diminishes the usefulness. Can befrustrating to use because the condensed information is incomplete and has lost the bigpicture.
Required text for anatomy lectures. The information is dense in spots, but the images helphold it together.
More popular than Gray's with DPC students. Truly clinically oriented, with a much heavieremphasis on the functional and clinical relationships than Gray's. The clinical blue boxes are
useful for enlivening dry group discussions of anatomy.Very concise text supplemented with both photographs and drawings. Each chapter includesuseful review questions.
Hands-down necessary for anatomy lab. You may deviate from its instructions during lab, butremains a helpful resource so that you know what you're doing.
An anatomy atlas may not be necessary, as they are simply labeled images with limiteddescriptions of function. They can be useful as a study tool to test your knowledge byattempting to identify structures, but then again, that's the purpose of flash cards.Additionally, they can supplement the texts if you prefer a different aesthetic to the imagesin the texts.
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Topic Author Title
Physiology Costanzo Physiology
Physiology
Physiology Silverthorn
Physiology Physiology
Physiology Sircar
Physiology
Physiology
Physiology
Mulroney,Myers
Netter's
EssentialPhysiology
HumanPhysiology
Berne andLevy
Principlesof MedicalPhysiology
Guyton andHall
MedicalPhysiology
Boron andBoulpaep
MedicalPhysiology
Rhoades
and Bell
Medical
Physiology
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Great overview of physiology, however it may be a bit too dense without any previous study ofthe subject. If you have a background in physiology, it can be enough information to jog yourmemory. Not excessively detailed, so it should be used in conjunction with one of the thickertexts.
Fills a similar role as Costanzo with a heavier emphasis on visual aids. The clinical correlatesare useful for supplementing discussions and understanding pathophysiology. Once again the
details aren't sufficient to sustain discussion, but the images are very useful for enrichinggroup.
This is another good place to start, especially if you have no background in physiology. Itsintegrated approach helps bring seemingly separate organ systems together and tie the bodytogether as a unit. The level of detail also precludes this from use as an isolated source.
The amount of detail presented varies with each topic addressed. Very good for cardiac andpretty good for renal, but its coverage of other topics doesn't provide any significantadvantages over other texts.
Written in a conversational tone, information is presented very casually and certain parts evenapproach enjoyably, while retaining a significant amount of depth. For most organ systems,there is a chapter covering clinical applications or pathophysiology of the system.
Overall very good, but it is lacking in some areas. The prose is very even throughout because itwas written predominantly by a single author. Unfortunately many of the diagrams were addedto the most recent edition and occasionally there is a significant disconnect between them andthe text. The content of individual chapters is repetitive at times which makes it difficult tobreak up a topic as a learning issue. Many students use this text and it is the preferred text ofthe content writers.
This book is very detailed and pedantic; it is certainly not a source to be used by itself, but itsthoroughness really helps paint a big picture. It was written for students oriented towardsresearch and spends quite a bit of time on physics and equations. Additionally, there is morean emphasis on the images than with Guyton, and finding information within a chapter is mucheasier.
A dense and text-heavy book, the depth of detail is an intermediate between Guyton and
Boron. Contains considerably fewer images than either of them.
Physiology can be found to some extent in textbooks of all biomedical disciplines. If you are notsatisfied with the information in the principle physiology textbooks, then the histology,pharmacology, or pathology texts can give a more satifactory explanation in the correspondingchapters. Failing this, the specialty textbooks on a subject will have a very thorough review ofthe subject (e.g. Orthopedic Surgery texts for bone, Cardiology texts for cardio phys).
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Topic Author Title
Histology Histology
Histology Kierzanbaum
Histology Eroschenko
Histology
Histology
Histology
Ross andPawlina
Histology andCell biology
diFiore's Atlasof Histology
Gartner andHiatt
Color Atlas ofHistology
Gartner andHiatt
ColorTextbook ofHistology
Ovalle,Nahirney
Netter'sEssentialHistology
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This is more of a physiology text than histology, and is very detailed. It doescover everything you will need to know for histology, but can be daunting on itsown.
Much easier to read than Ross, but not as well organized or detailed. Diagramsare very useful for understanding cellular function and include tidbits ofpathology that are useful for stimulating discussion.
Very basic approach to histology, not enough detail for discussion but useful tolay a foundation. This is a good source for slides showing transitional zones oftissues.
Very structured approach to histology and histophysiology, dedicated to actualslides. This concise approach is helpful for review and understanding slides.
More detailed than the Color Atlas by the same authors, but with fewer pictures.Well organized and numbers details when possible.
Very condensed approach to histology with a combination of drawings andslides. Scantly detailed and the drawings can be misleading, not a particularlygood resource.
Approaching histology can be difficult because of the overlap between it andphysiology, but remember to look at slides.
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Pharmacology
Pharmacology
Pharmacology
Pharmacology
Pharmacology Golan
Pharmacology
Toxicology
Pharmacology Harvey
Bruntonet al.
Goodmanand Gilman'sThePharmalogical Basis ofTherapeutics
Katzunget al.
Basic andClinicalPharmacology
Rang etal.
Rang andDale'sPharmacology
WaldmanandTerzic
Pharmacology andTherapeutics: Principlesto Practice
Principles ofPharmacology
Brenner,Stevens
Pharmacology
Nelson etal.
Goldfrank'sToxicologicEmergencies
Lippincott'sIllustratedReview:Pharmacology
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Extremely thorough manual of pharmacology. The amount of detail can be overwhelmingat times, but everything you need to know is there. Available online through Access Med,so you don't need to buy it.
Information is presented in a dry, but straightforward, manner. The diagrams are colorfuland supplement the text nicely. Also available through Access Med.
Written from a British perspective, so all of the information presented may not apply tothose of us on this side of the pond (Hint: paracetamol = acetaminophen). However, theinformation is more accessible and the figures are well done.
Whereas most texts are organized by drug class and then discuss the illnesses they areused to treat, Waldman and Terzic addresses diseases and then the drugs that treat them.This novel approach does not make it the best place to start, but valuable for integratingknowledge. Also, the diagrams are very good.
Not excessively detailed with a comfortable tone. Also includes reviews of relevantphysiology, biochemistry, and/or pathophysiology.
Good introductory and review source for pharmacology. Emphasizes classes of drugsrather than specific drugs, so more detail may be needed for discussion.
Very thorough and detailed approach to toxicology, with a concise review of the pertinentpharmacology before each section.
Pharmacology is complicated and can be daunting. It may be helpful to use more than one
resource to study for it. Dr. Goldstein's notes are usually very good to supplement thetexts. Don't forget to cover the toxicology with each class of drugs.
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Topic Author Title
Pathology
Pathology
Pathology
Pathology Goljan
Kumar,et al
Robbins andCotranPathologicBasis ofDisease
Rubin,
Strayer,Rubin
Rubin'sPathology
Kumar,et al
Robbins BasicPathology
Rapid ReviewPathology
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Straightforward presentation of pathology with slightly less detail than the full Robbins.
Everything you need to know about pathology. Can be an overwhelming amount ofdetail, but the gold-standard for pathology at all levels.
More manageable level of detail than the full Robbins, clearly presented. Good to usewhile you get comfortable with pathology, but not enough for the long run.
Pathology is the culmination of the basic medical sciences, and helps piece together acomprehensive understanding of them as well.
MUST HAVE for path review - get it now and anotate from Robbins. Someinnaccuracies, always check info with Robbins. Goljan also has audio lectures that you'llwant to get from the 2nd years
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Topic Author Title
Champe
Lieberman
Nelson, Cox
Murray et al
Biochemistry
Review:Biochemistry
Biochemistry
MedicalBiochemistry
Biochemistr
y
Principles of
BiochemistryBiochemistry
Baynes,Dominczak
MedicalBiochemistry
Biochemistry
Meisenberg,Simmons
MedicalBiochemistry
Biochemistry
Biochemistry(Lange)
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Approaches biochemistry from a physiological angle with good clinical correlations.
more detail than Lippincott, not as easy to read
Very succinct and well illustrated approach to biochemistry. Skimpy on the details,which can occassionally confuse.
Clinically oriented approach, easy to read with more detail than Lippincott's. Mayleave you craving for more detail.being said, the text can be dense but straighforward. The accompanying
illustrations are very clear.
The text advances rapidly and integrates physiology and cell biology. Better forreview than as a primary source.
The depth of biochemistry needed isn't as great as most other topics. Selecting asource is about how well you wish to understand it.
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Topic Author Title
Embryology
Embryology
Embryology Sadler
Embryology
Embryology Carlson
Gilbert
Embryology Dudek
Moore andPersaud
TheDevelopingHuman
Moore andPersaud
Before We AreBorn
Langman'sMedicalEmbryology
Schoenwolfet al
Larsen'sHumanEmbryology
HumanEmbryologyandDevelopmentalBiology
Development
al Biology
Developmental
Biology
BRSEmbryology
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Condensed version of The Developing Human, which exacerbates its faults.
Succinct text, but the illustrations aren't well labelled.
The text can be tough to follow but it is well illustrated and has very good clinicalcorrelations.
Text is understandable. The images aren't as good as other texts, but the timelines atthe beginning of each chapter are very good.
Detailed and well illustrated, with a focus on molecular and genetic mechanisms ofdevelopment.
Well written and illustrated, but has a more molecular and genetic approach and covers
all animals, so it doesn't always apply definite timing for human development.
Embryo can be a tough topic to do because so much is constantly changing, keepingtrack of all of them at once is difficult. Strictly a text-based approach to something thatis four-dimensional just doesn't work, and images are recommended over text.
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Topic Author Title
Neuroanatomy Blumenfeld
Neuroanatomy Snell Clinical Neuroanatomy
Neuro Purves Neuroscience
Neuro Keirnan
Neuro Siegel, Sapru
Neuro
Neuro Haines
Neuroanatomythrough Clinical Cases
Barr's The Human
Nervous System: AnAnatomical Viewpoint
EssentialNeuroscience
FitzGerald,Gruener, Mtui
ClinicalNeuroanatomy andNeuroscience
FundamentalNeuroscience forBasic and ClinicalApplications
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clear pictures, great questions and clinical correlations
excellent neuro text
detailed and easy to read, slightly more detail than snell, writtenthrough cases to make it interesting
As titled, an anatomical approach to neuroscience. Can be simplistic
and present just enough information to be confusing, but a goodplace to start.
A presentation of neuroscience that is colorful and well organized.Can be repetitive within a chapter, but pretty useful overall.
Very detailed and well illustrated with good clinical correlations tosupplement content. Structured in a manner that facillitates review.
More detailed than the "Fundamental" in the title would lead you tobelieve, but understandable. The final chapter integratesneuroscience with the neuro exam nicely.
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Topic Author Title
Microbiology Murray Medical Microbiology
Microbiology Levinson
Microbiology Gladwin
Microbiology
Microbiology
Review of MedicalMicrobiology andImmunology
Clinical Microbiologymade Ridiculously simple
Goeringet al
Mims' MedicalMicrobiology
HarveyandChampe
Lippincott's IllustratedReview: Microbiology
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Dense, but balances the molecular and clinical aspects well.Numerous pictures are also useful for understanding.
Too verbose to be considered wholly a review book, but has verygood clinical correlations. Summary tables and questions are usefulfor review.
Quite simply, micro made ridiculous. Cannot be used alone, but anice supplemental source. Also good for antibiotic review.
The text takes a very fun approach to microbiology. However, itorganizes diseases by the region affected rather than by theorganisms that cause them.
Less detail than Murray, but has great pictures. Easy read, good as asupplement/preview before Murray.
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Topic Author Title
Parham Immune SystemImmunology
Immunolog
y
LaurenSompayra
c
How the Immune
System Works
Immunology
Abbas,Lichtman
BasicImmunology
Immunology
Abbas,Lichtman,Pillai
Cellular andMolecularImmunology
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Dense and occassionally confusing, text-oriented. The figures included oftenoversimplify the text, worsening the confusion. However, it is very useful uponrepeated reading or with a preexisting understanding of the immune system.
Extremely approachable primer on the immune system. The entire book can beread in a day and lay a nice foundation for further study. A very good place to
start, but not enough detail to be used alone.
Well organized, well written, and well illustrated. However, it is more wordyand less detailed than Parham.
Very detailed but understandable with very good illustrations. Much more detailthan needed for this level, but still very good.
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Topic Author Title
Cell Bio Alberts et al
Cell Bio Alberts et al
Cell Bio Cell Biology
Essential CellBiology
MolecularBiology of theCell
Pollard,Earnshaw
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Essentially, The Cell edited down about 500 pages. As a result, can be frustrating touse because it will reference things that were removed during the editing process.The only redemptive value is the multimedia disc, but it's nearly identical to that ofThe Cell.
Very detailed, but enjoyable to read and easy to understand. Well illustrated and themultimedia disc is well integrated with the text. This book is also a good resource for
Immunology, Biochemistry, Genetics, and Developmental Biology. The hardcoveredition usually costs the same as Essential Cell Bio and the softcover edition is about$50 cheaper.
More detailed than The Cell, but doesn't cover the breadth of topics. The text is fairlydense, but the illustrations are clearly detailed.
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Topic Author Title
Bickley
Swartz
PhysicalExamination
Bates' Guideto PhysicalExaminationand HistoryTaking
Physical
Examination
Textbook of
PhysicalDiagnosis
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A thoughtful approach to performing physical exams, with a preference to text over images.
Very clear instructions on performing a physical exam with plenty of images and the accompanying dischas everything in video form. Required for DPR, although the school makes the videos available online.
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Topic Author Title
OMM
OMM DeStefano
OMM Chila
DiGiovanna, Schiowitz,Dowling
An OsteopathicApproach toDiagnosis andTreatment
Greenman's
Principles ofManualMedicine
Foundations ofOsteopathicMedicine
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Can be confusing at times, but everything covered in this book is almost identical to whatis covered in OMM lab. A very good resource for understanding functional anatomy.
Poorly organized, verbose, and different from what we do in lab. It has the advantage oforganizing techniques into tables.
Comprehensive manual of OMM, and the level of detail creates more confusion at an entrylevel than it facilitates understanding.
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Topic Author Title
Genetics
Genetics
Nussbaum,McInnes,Willard
Thompson &ThompsonGenetics inMedicine
Jorde,Carey,
Bamshad
Medical
Genetics
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Uneven in its depth of molecular details, very clinically oriented. Extremely useful for theclinical case studies on specific genetic disorders.
More detailed than Thompson and Thompson, but difficult to find specific diseases.
Clinically relevant content is inconsistent.
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Topic Author Title
EKG Thalin
EKG Dubin
The Only EKGBook You'llEver Need
RapidInterpretaionof EKGs
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Very text based approach that works well for many students.
Written in a "programmed instruction" style that works well for manystudents. Can be completed in one day, but doesn't include much more thanis absolutely necessary.
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Topic Author Title
Fauci, et alInternalMedicine
Harrison'sPrinciples ofInternalMedicine
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Overwhelming for the first few months of school, but invaluable as your career progresses. Itlooks awesome on your bookshelf, but is available online through the school.
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Review
First Aid forthe USMLEStep 1
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Helps organize the relative importance of material, but not comprehensive. Useful if you'regoing to medical school to pass the boards. A new edition is printed annually.
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