Required Texts

REQUIRED YEAR 1 MEDICINE TEXTBOOKS


Robbins Basic Pathology, 8th Edition

Clinicopathologic correlations highlight the relationships between basic science and clinical medicine, while state-of-the-art gross and photomicrographic illustrations help you understand complex principles.

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Lippincott's Illustrated Reviews: Biochemistry, 5th Edition 

Its signature outline format, full-color illustrations, and end-of-chapter summaries and USMLE-style review questions make it one of the most user-friendly books in the field.

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Lippincott's Illustrated Reviews: Microbiology, 2nd Edition

This book has the hallmark features for which Lippincott's Illustrated Reviews volumes are so popular: an outline format, 450 full-color illustrations, end-of-chapter summaries, review questions, plus an entire section of clinical case studies with full-color illustrations.

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Basic Immunology: Functions and Disorders of the Immune System, 3rd Edition

A readable and concise introduction to the workings of the human immune system, with emphasis on clinical relevance. The format makes learning easy with short, easy-to-read chapters, color tables, key point summaries, and review questions in every chapter.

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Principles of Medical Pharmacology, 7th edition

Provides a solid foundation of the principles of pharmacology. Principles are explained through the use of practical examples and case studies. The text covers all aspects of medical pharmacology, including a comprehensive discussion of the clinically important features of pharmacokinetics.

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Grant's Atlas of Anatomy, 12th Edition

A cornerstone of gross anatomy since 1943, Grant's Atlas of Anatomy continues to reach students worldwide with its realistic illustrations, surface anatomy photos, clinical images, and muscle tables.

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Color Atlas of Anatomy: A Photographic Study of the Human Body, 7th Edition

This atlas features outstanding full-color photographs of actual cadaver dissections, with accompanying schematic drawings and diagnostic images. The photographs depict anatomic structures more realistically than illustrations in traditional atlases and show students exactly what they will see in the dissection lab.

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Atlas of Human Anatomy, 5th Edition

Netter's Atlas of Human Anatomy is the most beloved and widely used anatomy atlas in the world. Dr. Netter's phenomenal, classic artwork illuminates anatomy and its relevance to medical practice, giving you a richer appreciation of every structure's clinical significance.

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Atlas of Clinical Gross Anatomy

Responding to current trends in anatomy curricula, this innovative new resource covers surface and radiological anatomy and cutaneous and muscular innervations as well as gross anatomy.

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Gray's Anatomy for Students, 2nd Edition

Unique coverage of surface anatomy, correlative diagnostic images, and clinical case studies demonstrate practical applications of anatomical concepts.

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Netter's Essential Histology

A contemporary and visual overview of normal histology that combines classic Netter illustrations and new drawings in the Netter style, with original light and electron micrographs, and succinct explanatory text to give you a rich understanding of this vital subject.

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Wheater's Functional Histology, 5th Edition

This atlas contains over 900 images and illustrations to help you learn and review the microstructure of human tissues.

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Nelson Essentials of Pediatrics, 6th Edition

Considered the resource of choice for pediatric residencies, clerkships, and exams, Nelson Essentials of Pediatrics provides comprehensive, yet concise and accessible guidance on normal childhood growth and development, as well as the diagnosis, management, and prevention of common pediatric diseases and disorders.

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Rapid Interpretation of EKGs: An Interactive Course, 6th Edition

The most popular and most referenced of all EKG (ECG) texts.

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Bates' Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking, 10th Edition

The pre-eminent textbook for physical examination and history taking on the market today.

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Andreoli and Carpenter's Cecil Essentials of Medicine, 8th Edition

Focuses on core principles and how they apply to patient care, covering everything you need to know to succeed on a medical rotation or residency.

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REQUIRED YEAR 2 MEDICINE TEXTBOOKS


 

First Principles of Gastroenterology: The Basis of Disease and an Approach to Management – ELECTRONIC VERSION AVAILABLE

Presents a complementary first step to the vast field of gastroenterology.

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Primer on Kidney Diseases, 5th Edition

This official publication of the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) covers all aspects of adult and paediatric kidney diseases and is ideal for nephrologists and non-nephrologists alike.

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Obstetrics and Gynecology. Canadian Version. 6th edition

This is the only clerkship book on the market fully compliant with ACOG guidelines, treatment recommendations, and committee opinions.

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A Guide to Advance Care Planning – ELECTRONIC VERSION AVAILABLE

Free resource produced by the government as part of Ontario 's Strategy for Alzheimer Disease and Related Dementias. It provides valuable information for seniors on making choices about personal care including health care (treatment and services), food, living arrangements and housing, clothing, hygiene and safety.

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Illustrated Clinical Anatomy

Features include: 400 color anatomy drawings, 100 specially commissioned photos of surface anatomy, 200 clinical color photographs, 200 black and white images; radiographs, MRIs, CTs, core text supplemented by tables of higher level data. Each chapter is completed by a self-assessment section of MCQs and short answer questions, with answers.

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Revised Aug 30, 2010