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Essentials for first year Med students
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items Med school is rather intimidating, especially for first years. Here's a few items I personally used during my first year that I'm adding here to perhaps help out another scrawny helpless first year like I was not long ago! This is an ever evolving li...
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Books
Absolute essential, you'll need this throughout the course. Recommended.
First Aid for the USMLE Step 1 2025|Other Format
Yet another essential and it's on discount! you can't go wrong with a classic.
Gray's Anatomy for Students Flash Cards|Other Format
Possibly the best anatomy atlas you could get! amazing illustrative photos and my absolute favourite.
Netter's Atlas of Human Embryology|Paperback
This is one of those textbooks that feels more like reading a story than studying, highly recommend!
Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology|Hardcover
Best, and I repeat, ABSOLUTELY BEST for studying histology. It's structured well and absolutely amazing illustrations and photos.
Junqueira's Basic Histology: Text and Atlas, Seventeenth Edition|Paperback
Industry standard for embryology for a reason! Perfectly concise and amazingly structured. Makes this doozy of a subject almost comprehensible.
Langman's Medical Embryology|eBook
Best book for biochemistry. Concise, pretty and easy to follow.
Lippincott Illustrated Reviews Lippincott(r) Illustrated Reviews: Biochemistry, (Paperback)
This book is rare in countries other than the Indian Subcontinent and is hence sorta expensive. So get it on ebay for a low price. It's one of those books that makes you fall in love with regional anatomy. Absolutely amazing for help during dissectio...
Human Anatomy: Regional &... by Chaurasia B.D. Multiple-component retail product
Stationery
These are for those of you who LOVE your colorful notes, God knows you'll learn enough to fill at least a few notebooks.
Frixion Clicker Fine 7 Pack Assorted Pouch
might be controversial but I LOVE highlighting my books and these 2-in-1 ones are a solid pick for marking those important things!
Noted! 2-in-1 Micro Fine Tip Pens & Highlighters - Set of 6
Equipment
Good quality, reasonable price, and good enough for first years! Let's face it you won't need a Littman right away but this will do just fine.
Equate Dual Frequency Stethoscope for Home Use, Pediatric and Adult Use, Lightweight, Dual-Head
Perfectly priced for beginners and you'll need it at least once in a while. It has everything you need to do exams as a beginner and is a great addition to your bag!
Falleo Clearance Medical Diagnostic Set Otoscope Stethoscope Tuning Fork Reflex Percussion Kit with Storage Bag
This is a huge backpack and has enough room for all your electronics, books and anything you use to fuel yourself throughout the day. Perfect pick for med students.
Yorepek Extra Large Travel Backpack, 17 in Laptop Backpacks with USB Port for Adults Men Women, TSA Friendly 30L