Essential Textbooks for Medical Students

Anatomy – An Essential Textbook
by Anne M Gilroy. Illustrated by Markus Voll and Karl H. Wesker

While the relevance of anatomy to medical diagnosis and treatment continually evolves, anatomical knowledge will always be instrumental to effective treatment of patients. Concise, bulleted text paired with large, detailed anatomic figures enhance visual learning and retention of knowledge.

Medical Biochemistry – An Essential Textbook
Sankhavaram R. Panini

This book covers the clinically relevant biochemistry facts and concepts necessary for success in the classroom and on board examinations. This clear and concise new edition includes an expanded number of clinical questions, revised tables, diagrams, images focused on high-yield information, and an updated design.

Atlas of Anatomy
Michael Schuenke, Erik Schulte, Udo Schumacher and Nathan Johnson.
Consultant editor Hugo Zeberg

Atlas of Anatomy, Fourth Edition builds on its longstanding reputation of being the highest quality anatomy atlas published to date. With more than 2,000 exquisitely detailed illustrations, including over 120 new to this edition, the Atlas helps students and seasoned clinicians master the details of human anatomy.

Essential Med Notes 2022
Edited by Yuliya Lytvyn and Maleeha A. Qazi

New to Essential Med Notes 2022 is updated and streamlined Evidence-Based Medicine content with all clinical chapters now including a table of often discussed Landmark Clinical Trials that will further deepen your understanding of clinical practices. Alongside our textbook-wide revisions, the Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery, the Geriatric Medicine, and the Infectious Diseases chapters have all been thoroughly revised and expanded.

Histology – An Essential Textbook
D.J. Lowrie

This is a concise, multimedia study guide for medical students who need to learn the functions and related correlations of cells, tissues, and organs of the human body. Professor D.J. Lowrie, Jr. has written a unique and practical medical histology resource based on self-directed modules originally created to replace live histology laboratory sessions.

Pharmacology: An Essential Textbook
Mark A. Simmons

The clear and concise text presents important, clinically relevant pharmacology knowledge and concepts students must master. The updated edition includes the addition of new drugs, a chapter on water and fatsoluble vitamins, a greater number of clinical questions, and a fresh design.

Key Topics in Otolaryngology
Nick Roland, Duncan McRae & Andrew McCombe

Often labelled an “exam bible” in its previous editions, Key Topics in Otorhinolaryngology provides a concise yet comprehensive overview that clinical students and trainees alike can use. It will serve as an ideal introduction to ENT and also prove to be a valuable revision aid for ENT examinations.

Patient-Centered Communication
Natacha Moreno

This book focuses on seven essential components which form the foundation of compassionate communication. These are mindfulness, intention to bond, positive body language, empathetic vocal tone, attending to the patient’s state and perspective, and listening with the heart and mind. The chapters provide instruction on effective verbal and nonverbal skills that support each vital key to connection.

General Anatomy and Musculoskeletal System (THIEME Atlas of Anatomy), Latin Nomenclature
Michael Schuenke, Erik Schulte, Udo Schumacher and Nathan Johnson
Consultant editor Hugo Zeberg

Organized by region, the book begins with an introduction on basic human embryology and development and an overview of the human body. Subsequent general anatomy chapters explore surface anatomy, the bones, joints, muscles, vessels, lymphatic system and glands, and general neuroanatomy. The next section delineates the trunk wall, functional musculature, and the neurovascular system, while the last two sections are dedicated to the upper limb and lower limb.