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Everything I Actually Use in Medical School 🩺

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A realistic guide to the study tools, gadgets, and everyday essentials that got me through medical school. No unnecessary hype—just products I genuinely use and would recommend to another med student.
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Study Survival Kit

You got this!

 
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I'm a Samsung girlie… it comes with a pen! 🤣
Galaxy Tab S10 FE & FE Plus | Tablets | Samsung US
 
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Looove the noise-cancellation feature!
Galaxy Buds3 Pro | In-Ear Wireless Earbuds | Samsung US
 
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Super long-lasting! Can charge my phone completely up to two times (never needed a 3rd time though…)
10,000mAh Battery Pack - Samsung
 
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Compact and convenient
Stainless Steel Tumblers & Cups - Hydro Flask
 
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To prevent neck pain 😫
Laptop Stand For Desk
 
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Automatically adjusts light based on your surrounding!
Desk Lamp with USB Charging Port
 
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To plan your study time effectively
Notion: The AI workspace that works for you.
 
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Comfy and ergonomic! Increases productivity
Gems Cloud Keyboard Wrist Rest - Pink: Foam Non-Skid Base
 
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Cute and comfy!
Gems Cat Wrist Rest - Gray: Foam Flexible Design for Keyboard and Mouse
 
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Seamlessly connects to my Samsung Tab; perfect for days when I don't feel like carrying my laptop around.
Book Cover Keyboard Slim - AI Key Galaxy Tab S10 FE+

Clinical Essentials

For daily rounds and patient examination
 
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Small but mighty; it fits literally everything I need for daily rounds… and it comes with so many cute colors! (Mine's black, of course)
Unisex Round Mini Shoulder Bag | UNIQLO US
 
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Classic and trusted.
3M™ Littmann® Classic III™ Stethoscope
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This isn't meant to replace your textbooks—it's the resource you reach for when you need a quick reminder during a busy day. Concise, practical, and surprisingly comprehensive.
Practitioner's Pocket Pal: Rapid Medical Ref
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One of the most useful resources to keep in your bag during medical school or clinical training. Clear, concise, and easy to refer to whenever you need a quick review.
EKG Rhythm Interpretation Badge Card - Quick Guide
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Especially important for emergency or intensive care wards!
Penlight with Pupil Gauge
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For quick blood pressure measurements
Aneroid Sphygmomanometer Manual BP Cuff
 
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Especially for kids who just can't sit still…
Digital Thermometers
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I usually use the sharper tip to test the biceps reflex, while the wider base is for triceps/patella reflex test.
EMI Taylor Tomahawk Reflex Hammer Chrome Handle

Rotation Essentials

 
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We might look like we haven't slept in 2 days… but hey, at least we're stylish…? 😭
Healing Hands Scrubs - Amazon.com
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Recommended for long hours of standing, walking, and chasing after consultants!
Skechers GO WALK
 
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Standing for 10+ hours a day is definitely not ideal…
Cotton Compression Socks
 
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One of the best lip balms I've used! Perfect shade <3
Vaseline® Lip Therapy® Rosy Mini
 
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Another one I love with fun flavors!
Lip Care - NIVEA
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Makes your hand feel and smell soo soft 😍
Handcreme ohne Gedøns - Jean&Len

Books Worth Reading

To build your fundamentals in med school
 
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A must-have to learn physical examination.
Bates' Guide to Physical Examination | Wolters Kluwer
 
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One of the best visualization of the human anatomy!
Netter Atlas of Human Anatomy: Regional
 
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Easy to understand, best introduction to learn basic human functions.
Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems
 
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A deeper dive into human physiology, but still easy to comprehend.
Costanzo Physiology
 
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Makes pathology a lil' bit more interesting…
Robbins & Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease
 
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For last-minute readings or a quick refreshment.
Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine
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My lifeline during internal med rotation
Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 22nd Ed
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Great for an introduction to pathological processes in various body systems, before diving into each disease process.
Pathophysiology of Disease: Intro to Clin Med 8E
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