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    Best Pathology Books

    Pathology is probably one of the most daunting subjects to prepare for. It is also, the one subject whose knowledge you must retain even for clinical exams. A good foundation in basic medical pathology will serve you well during your career as well as help you ace exams in school. We review here, some of the most recommended, and popular pathology books and resources for medical students as well as allied health professionals. Quick Review Pathology Books The following pathology books are best suited for review and study during dedicated exam preparation periods. However, they may also be used during classes to supplement lecture notes. Pathoma by Dr. Sattar Pathoma…

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    Best Physiology Books

    While all of the physiology textbooks and review books we list are excellent study sources, you may decide to choose one over another based on your study goals. For board exam preparation, we recommend a quick read that covers the most high yield topics such as BRS physiology accompanied by a question bank such as Usmle World. For students in their first or second year of study, we recommend an introductory book that is comprehensive such as Guyton and Hall’s textbook of medical physiology. Rank Book Rating 1 Physiology by Costanzo 9.5 2 Guyton and Hall Medical Physiology 9 3 BRS Physiology by Costanzo 9 4 Ganong’s Review of Medical…

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    Step 2 CK Resources

    First Aid for the USMLE Step 2 CK This is one of the most commonly used review books for step 2 CK. While you shouldn’t use it as your only review book, it does a decent job of covering the basic topics you will need to know. We found it to not be comparable to First Aid for the Usmle Step 1, which is considered a gold standard for preparation, however, it is a decent option that will not break the bank.