master1379 Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 i'm getting ready to apply to a BS program. i have taken all of the pre-req and now i want to start studying what i'm going to be taught in a PA program. i want to get ahead or study now so i don't have to do as much later. do you recommend any books on those subjects like a pharm book that deals with pharmacodinamics, or a pathphysiology book that you covered most of in the program. any subject would be great. i have been searching for books but i don't like any from my library. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterallsummer Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 http://www.amazon.com/Clinical-Pathophysiology-Made-Ridiculously-Simple/dp/0940780801 I got it at half priced books for like $5. Starting PA school in a month, I skimmed this in the past, but if I do read anything before (which I probably won't since I'm still doing undergrad for another week) this will be it. Also could review anatomy. BUT your best advice is just to RELAX. As long as you worked hard in undergrad you have nothing to worry about (I hope). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenmood Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 I really think it's foolish to spend hundreds of dollars on texts that won't even be used by the PA program you eventually attend. Any of those "... made ridiculously simple" books will make you feel better without breaking the bank. Obviously you have to learn anatomy, and since it's the easiest thing you'll do in PA school it's also the best to self-study. Mostly memorization. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
master1379 Posted May 4, 2012 Author Share Posted May 4, 2012 i have heard from different places that all PA schools are taught the same. i think its some what true, much of the material must be taught because they have to because of there accreditation, and the rest is up to the school. is there a book that all PA programs use from cover to cover, i want that book. or is it just bits and peaces from a dozen books because it wouldn't be worth the trouble. why don't they make a text book just for the general PA that all school must use. i have a PA handbook, and a Pance review so far. but i want one or two more books that will be covered by any school. Greenmood yes anatomy is in every school curriculum but other classes that are in every school are pharm, diagnostics and others. i don't want to spend hundreds but i am willing to spend about a hundred or so. what is a good anatomy book, or pharm or diagnostics, pathology. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenmood Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 is there a book that all PA programs use from cover to cover, i want that book. Harrison's is the closest, I think. I've opened it 6 or 7 times this year when I've been really confused about something from class. It's a reference, not a textbook like you're thinking. Plus, if you want to spend money it's definitely the way to go... ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterallsummer Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 What's a good anatomy book to start with? I have two very long flights next week and could use something for the plane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenmood Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 Get yourself a set of Netter flashcards. Nice pictures and descriptions, but not too much for a flashcard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timon Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 I think books are going to vary from school to school. I spoke with some students at one of the PA programs I was targeting and asked the same question. They told me the two hardest classes were pharm and adult/ped medicine (so much info crammed in a short time) and recommended the following: - Dubin EKG book - CMDT Adult medicine - understand the layout - Step up to medicine - Clinical pharmacology made ridiculously simple* I recommend that you speak to the students of your program and get their perspective and advice before spending money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaydynomite Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 Or you could get your Emt and get some practical experience. Just saying... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenmood Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 ^ Right, but that's not what he asked about. You don't know what his experience is, and neither do I. And it's rude to hijack threads. winterallsummer, Dubin's EKG book would be great for a plane ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustinpowell82 Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 I'm with greenmood and Timon. I'm not a PA student, yet (fingers crossed). But I have Netter's Anatomy Flashcards, and they're fantastic. Not sure if I'd have aced A&P without them. I also worked as an EKG Tech for several years, and we kept Dubin's EKG book in the department. Good resource. Thanks to master1379 for the thread, and to the others in this thread for their recommendations. I'll definitely be picking up Step Up, and Clinical Pharm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoelleK Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 I echo the above...great recommendations!!! Thanks for posting!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FeignReluctance Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 I say chill and read something more entertaining and thoroughly gripping in terms of setting scenes for what doctors experience and providing glimpses of healthcare truths: "Complications" by Atul Gawande. You won't be disappointed. Promise. He's a nationally respected medical writer and doctor featured in The New Yorker (his writing strongly influenced Congress' path toward the healthcare reform bill), among other places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAAdmission Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 Dubin's book is good, but he is a filthy guy. If you to know why, Google him. Lippincott's Illustrated Reviews series is good in both Pharmacology and Biochemistry. http://www.amazon.com/Pharmacology-Lippincotts-Illustrated-Reviews-Series/dp/1451113145/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1336229753&sr=1-1 For anatomy, Netter's Flashcards are good. Rohen's Flashcards are also good but out of print http://www.amazon.com/Rohens-Photographic-Anatomy-Flash-Cards/dp/B00442ZQOA/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1336229542&sr=1-2. Most books in the Lange series (like CMDT) are pretty good. CMDT is almost like Clif notes for Harrison's/Cecil's http://www.amazon.com/CURRENT-Medical-Diagnosis-Treatment-Fifty-First/dp/0071763724/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1336229783&sr=1-1 For cardiac auscultation, Heart Sounds is good http://www.amazon.com/Heart-Sounds-Cardiac-Auscultation-Primer/dp/1452840059/ref=sr_1_sc_10?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1336229862&sr=1-10-spell For general study, Classroom to Clinic is excellent. You should note it is not really a review book - it is more of a workbook. If you follow along with the study plan throughout PA school, you will do very well http://www.amazon.com/Classroom-Clinic-Study-System-Professor/dp/0803623534/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1336229925&sr=1-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterallsummer Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 Awesome thanks for the recommendations. I have read Gawande's books (all 3) found them pretty interesting. And for the EMT comment... I have by now 3 years of full time HCE as a PCT in every unit from ER to psych to ICU and everywhere in between. I'm going out of country in a week and then start PA school the first week of June. But thanks for the suggestion guy =p. I think I am going to try to find the flashcards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southpawmedic PA-C Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 I would suggest reading The House of God! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joelseff Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 I would suggest reading The House of God! The movie is available on Netflix. Not as good as the book but funny. Sent from my myTouch_4G_Slide using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaydynomite Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Wow, sorry. Guess I was confused since you stated you were just starting your BS. I thought you had to have a degree before attending PA school, and was simply suggesting you should finish the BS first, making sure you want to commit to another few years of school, guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterallsummer Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Nah bro I am about to start my PA school, next week is my last final and then I have my BA in biology. No worries! Also House of God is a great book. I read another book by the same author (Mount Misery) which was decent but no where near as good as House of God. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaydynomite Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Seems you've covered all the basics, as I've heard most of those books suggested before. How about Paradise General by Dr. Dave Hnida? Again, sorry if I offended before. Best of luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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