Pre Pre-med student

[Newbieboka]

Hey; I'm a student at highschool and I'm prety sure that I want to go to med school. I was just wondering if anyone could suggest some books on the pure basics that will be covered in the first year, to give me an edge. Anything important that could help me get ahead.

Thanks
Henrik

[yeliab_cram]

Henrik, I fully appreciate your keeness, i'm sure i felt the same before starting. However i think the rate of learning at medical school increases almost exponentially as time goes on and i dont really think you will gain much from any ammount of random reading before you start. I think you will realise once you start, that you were simply banging your head against a wall!

You have 5-6 years of reading ahead of you. My advice is to relax with a good novel before your course starts. Enjoy your time off. Alternatively, why not read a "doctory" book such as house of god, confessions of a junior doctor or bodies? If that doesnt appeal, pick up a copy of the student BMJ.

[hash118118]

Relax mate. Enjoy the holiday.

[Gizmo says -]

'enry, i do not understand your keeness one bit, macca.
you ave five years for the readin of boring shite books to look forward to. try reading summat interesting for a change instead is ma advice.

[Newbieboka]

Thanks for all the positive replies.

So, if there's nothing else I could read, then what is the name of your garden variety first year anatomy book?

[chrischanx]

Originally Posted by Newbieboka

Thanks for all the positive replies.

So, if there's nothing else I could read, then what is the name of your garden variety first year anatomy book?

Gray's Anatomy for Student

or

Moore Clinical oriented Anatomy

[yeliab_cram]

They are a bit hard core. Why not get yourself an anatomy colouring book. They are quite good, very simple, and definately useful.

[Dee41]

Why not try some of the 'simpler' anatomy books that we use for our nursing courses. Ross & Willson is a good one to start with along with the colouring book (don't be put off by the title colouring book). The other one we use is Marieb - Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology. This is is around £40 though so if you aren't flush with £'s go with the Ross & Wilson one.
Good luck and happy reading.

[yeliab_cram]

I really dont think its worth wasting your money on a "simple anatomy text" as this wont be enough for life at medical school, and you will have to buy a more complex one later. The anatomy colouring books are good though, and will always be useful as a revision aide.

However, i think your time and money is better spent enjoying your time off before medical school. I dont think any ammount of reading will truly help you in the long run. The first term is more about settling in to uni life than being top of the class.

[Newbieboka]

Thanks a lot for your advice I've managed to get a hold of several anatomy coloring books and some basic terminology, which should keep my enthusiasm entertained for now. Thanks a lot guys