M2 Resources: Basic Science Review Books
Resources for second year medical students.
Last Updated: Jan 13, 2025 9:49 AM
About Basic Science Review Books
Use these books to supplement your studying. Some titles include USMLE style questions. If the title is hyperlinked, the book is an electronic book. If you are on campus, the link should lead directly to the book. Off campus, you will need to log in with your UBIT name and password.
Anatomy, Embryology, and Neuroscience
- Netter's Clinical Anatomy byISBN: 9780323826624Publication Date: 2022-03-03Offering a targeted, concise approach to clinical anatomy, Netter's Clinical Anatomy, 5th Edition, is a portable, easy-to-read text that bridges normal anatomy to common clinical conditions. It features nearly 600 superb illustrations by Drs. Frank H. Netter and Carlos Machado that provide essential descriptions of anatomy, embryology, and pathology to help you understand their clinical relevance. Authored by John Hansen, PhD, this visually stunning text covers and reviews the sizable area of human anatomy and pathology in a quick, easy-to-grasp format. Both USMLE-style review questions and short answer questions online help you gauge your mastery of the material and assess areas in need of further study.
- Gross Anatomy byISBN: 9781259862632Publication Date: 2018-12-10Gross Anatomy: The Big Picture, Second Edition is the perfect bridge between review and textbooks. With an emphasis on what students truly need to know versus "what's nice to know," it features 450 full-color illustrations that give them a complete, yet concise, overview of essential anatomy.
- Lippincott® Illustrated Reviews: Anatomy byISBN: 9781496317902Publication Date: 2018-11-22Lippincott® Illustrated Reviews: Anatomy equips students with a clear, cohesive understanding of clinical anatomy, accentuated with embryology and histology content to ensure their readiness for clinical challenges
- Lippincott Illustrated Reviews: Neuroscience byISBN: 9781496367891Publication Date: 2017-11-18Lippincott Illustrated Reviews: Neuroscience presents essential coverage of this core basic science discipline within an integrated framework, bringing neuroanatomy and neurophysiology together and demonstrating how they are applied in a clinical context.
- Case Files Anatomy 3/e byISBN: 9780071794862Publication Date: 2014-10-09Experience with clinical cases is central to excelling on the USMLE Step 1 and shelf exams, and ultimately to providing patients with competent clinical care. Case Files: Anatomy provides 58 true-to-life cases that illustrate essential concepts in this field. Each case includes an easy to understand discussion correlated to essential basic science concepts, definitions of key terms, anatomy pearls, and USMLE-style review questions.
- Case Files Neuroscience 2/e byISBN: 9780071790253Publication Date: 2014-10-03Experience with clinical cases is key to excelling on the USMLE Step 1 and shelf exams, and ultimately to providing patients with competent clinical care. Case Files: Neuroscience provides 49 true-to-life cases that illustrate essential concepts in this field. Each case includes an easy to understand discussion correlated to essential basic science concepts, definitions of key terms, neuroscience pearls, and USMLE-style review questions.
Biochemistry
- High-Yield Q&a Review for USMLE Step 1: Biochemistry and Genetics byISBN: 9781260474046Publication Date: 2022-10-24Essential for USMLE Step 1 review! A rigorous full-color review for any biochemistry or medical biochemistry examination. This full-color review offers a fast and effective way for you to prepare for regular course examinations in biochemistry and medical biochemistry, as well as medical board exams and the USMLE Step 1.
- Harper's Illustrated Biochemistry, Thirty-Second Edition byISBN: 9781260469943Publication Date: 2022-09-07The biochemistry fundamentals every medical student needs to master--presented clearly and succinctly, with numerous case studies. Concise but packed with medically relevant examples, Harper's Illustrated Biochemistry combines top-quality full-color illustrations with authoritative integrated coverage of biochemical disease.
- Lippincott Illustrated Reviews: Biochemistry byISBN: 9781975155063Publication Date: 2021-04-20Lippincott® Illustrated Reviews: Biochemistry is the long-established go-to resource for mastering the essentials of biochemistry. This best-selling text helps students quickly review, assimilate, and integrate large amounts of critical and complex information, with unparalleled illustrations that bring concepts to life. Like other titles in the popular Lippincott® Illustrated Review Series, this text follows an intuitive outline organization and boasts a wealth of study aids that clarify challenging information and strengthen retention and understanding.
- Case Files Biochemistry 3/e byISBN: 9780071794886Publication Date: 2014-09-23Experience with clinical cases is key to excelling on the USMLE Step 1 and shelf exams, and ultimately to providing patients with competent clinical care. Case Files: Biochemistry provides 53 true-to-life cases that illustrate essential concepts in this field. Each case includes an easy to understand discussion correlated to essential basic science concepts, definitions of key terms, biochemistry pearls, and USMLE-style review questions.
- Medical Biochemistry: the Big Picture byISBN: 9780071637916Publication Date: 2012-03-09Medical Biochemistry: The Big Picture is a unique biochemistry review that focuses on the medically applicable concepts and techniques that form the underpinnings of the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of medical conditions. Those preparing for the USMLE, residents, as well as clinicians who desire a better understanding of the biochemistry behind a particular pathology will find this book to be an essential reference.
Biostatistics/Epidemiology
- Jekel's Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Preventive Medicine, and Public Health byISBN: 9780323642019Publication Date: 2020-01-29Written by renowned epidemiologists and public health experts, this unique text provides complete, concise coverage of epidemiology, biostatistics, preventive medicine, and public health in clear, easy-to-understand terms.
- Medical Epidemiology byISBN: 9780071822725Publication Date: 2015-05-08Understand the role of epidemiology in clinical medicine for the best patient outcomes possible For nearly a quarter of a century, Medical Epidemiology has been the go-to text for understanding the principles and concepts of epidemiology and the relationship between population-based science and efficient patient care. Questions are available by clicking on "Go to Review Questions." You will be redirected to the AccessMedicine site, where you will be prompted to login with a MyAccess account. Click on Epidemiology & Biostatistics, and then select this title.
- Clinical Epidemiology byISBN: 9781451144475Publication Date: 2012-12-17A comprehensive, concise, and clinically oriented introduction to the subject of epidemiology. Written by expert educators, this text introduces students to the principles of evidence-based medicine that will help them develop and apply methods of clinical observation in order to form accurate conclusions. Questions are available at the end of every chapter. Answers are in appendix A at the end of the book.
Cell Biology and Histology
- Wheater's Functional Histology byISBN: 9780702083341Publication Date: 2023-05-15Now in its seventh edition, Wheater's Functional Histology is designed to give students a working knowledge of histology, including the basic histological structures, tissue types and organ systems. You will learn to recognize the microscopic structure of normal human tissues and understand how this relates to function. The book shows you how to apply histology in a clinical context through coverage of common clinical conditions in each chapter.
- Lippincott Illustrated Reviews: Cell and Molecular Biology byISBN: 9781975180898Publication Date: 2023-01-21Up to date, easy to use, and rich with vibrant illustrations, Lippincott® Illustrated Reviews: Cell and Molecular Biology, 3rd Edition, provides a highly visual presentation of essential cell and molecular biology with a focus on topics related to human health and disease.
- Histology and Cell Biology: Examination and Board Review, Sixth Edition byISBN: 9781264269921Publication Date: 2021-12-27Ace your courses and the USMLE with the go-to review guide--complete with critical concepts and fully updated practice questions Histology and Cell Biology is designed and formatted in a way that helps you make the most of your time, whether you're studying this topic for the first time or reviewing for the USMLE. With this focused review you'll be able to pinpoint your weak areas, then improve your comprehension with learning aids designed to help you understand and retain even the most difficult material.
Microbiology and Immunology
- Basic Immunology byISBN: 9780443105197Publication Date: 2024This focused, easy-to-understand volume has been fully revised to include recent important advances in our understanding and knowledge of the immune system. A student favorite through six outstanding editions, this new edition uses full-color illustrations and clinical images, useful tables, and practical features such as Summary Point boxes, end-of-chapter review questions, glossary terms, and clinical cases—all designed to help you master this complex topic in the most efficient, effective manner possible.
- Review of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, Seventeenth Edition byISBN: 9781264267088Publication Date: 2022-01-13Ace your medical courses and pass the Boards with the most up-to-date review of medical microbiology and immunology! This trusted, popular guide provides a high-yield review of the most important aspects of microbiology and immunology in a concise yet comprehensive style. Review of Medical Microbiology and Immunology covers both basic and clinical aspects of bacteriology, virology, mycology, parasitology, and immunology. Important infectious diseases are discussed using an organ system approach.
- Ryan & Sherris Medical Microbiology, Eighth Edition byISBN: 9781260464283Publication Date: 2021-12-03For more than a quarter-of-a-century, this renowned text has helped readers develop a solid grasp of the significance of etiologic agents, the pathogenic processes, epidemiology, and the basis of therapy for infectious diseases.
- Lippincott® Illustrated Reviews: Immunology byISBN: 9781975151331Publication Date: 2021-04-20Lippincott® Illustrated Reviews: Immunology, 3rd Edition, offers an engaging, vividly illustrated presentation and all of the popular learning features of the Lippincott® Illustrated Review series to reinforce essential immunology concepts and connect basic science to real-life clinical situations.
- Lippincott® Illustrated Reviews: Microbiology byISBN: 9781496395856Publication Date: 2019-05-03Mastering essential microbiology concepts is easier with this vividly illustrated review resource. Part of the popular Lippincott® Illustrated Reviews series, this proven approach uses clear, concise writing and hundreds of dynamic illustrations to take students inside various microorganisms and ensure success on board exams.
- Mims' Medical Microbiology and Immunology byISBN: 9780702071546Publication Date: 2018-04-11Learn all the microbiology and basic immunology concepts you need to know for your courses and exams. Now fully revised and updated, Mims' clinically relevant, systems-based approach and abundant color illustrations make this complex subject easy to understand and remember.
- Case Files Microbiology, Third Edition byISBN: 9780071820233Publication Date: 2014-09-18Experience with clinical cases is key to excelling on the USMLE Step 1 and shelf exams, and ultimately to providing patients with competent clinical care. Case Files: Microbiology provides 54 true-to-life cases that illustrate essential concepts in this field. Each case includes an easy to understand discussion correlated to essential basic science concepts, definitions of key terms, microbiology pearls, and USMLE-style review questions.
Pathology
- Pathophysiology of Disease byISBN: 9781260026504Publication Date: 2018-11-26A full-color case-based review of the essentials of pathophysiology covering all major organs and systems. More than 130 case studies with Q&A. The goal of this trusted text is to introduce you to clinical medicine by reviewing the pathophysiologic basis of 132 diseases (and associated signs and symptoms) commonly encountered in medical practice. The authors, all experts in their respective fields, have provided a concise review of relevant normal structure and function of each body system, followed by a description of the pathophysiologic mechanisms that underlie several common diseases related to that system.
- Haematology at a Glance byISBN: 9781119969228Publication Date: 2014-04-07Following the familiar, easy-to-use at a Glance format, Haematology at a Glance, Fourth Edition is a broad and accessible introduction to the study of blood. Fully revised and updated to reflect advances in the field and in clinical practice, this new edition covers essential knowledge, from basic hematological physiology to blood disorders and their diagnosis and treatment.
Pharmacology
- Lippincott Illustrated Reviews: Pharmacology byISBN: 9781975170554Publication Date: 2022-10-26Students' favorite review resource for studying the essentials of medical pharmacology Lippincott® Illustrated Reviews: Pharmacology, 8th Edition, presents up-to-date drug information in an accessible format ideal for effective review.
- Brenner and Stevens' Pharmacology byISBN: 9780323758987Publication Date: 2022-06-27Brenner and Stevens' Pharmacology 6th Edition focuses on the essential principles you need to know in a concise, easy-to-understand manner. Authored by Craig W. Stevens, PhD, this highly illustrated introductory text helps you learn and retain key information in pharmacology-taking you from course exams and the USMLE Step 1 right through to clinical practice
- Katzung & Trevor's Pharmacology Examination and Board Review, Thirteenth Edition byISBN: 9781260117127Publication Date: 2021-05-24With 1,000+ board-style questions/answers and fully up-to-date content, this is the most popular review in pharmacology. Organized to reflect the syllabi in pharmacology courses, Katzung & Trevor's Pharmacology Exam and Board Review covers all current drugs and retrovirals, immunologic agents, and chemotherapies.
- Brody's Human Pharmacology byISBN: 9780323476522Publication Date: 2018-07-24Brody's Human Pharmacology, 6th Edition, keeps you fully up to date with all that's new in the field. Streamlined content, a new organizational approach, enhanced online components, and thoroughly updated information ensure your grasp of key concepts and prepare you for exams. Nearly 500 full-color illustrations explain important processes, while color-coded boxes for major drugs, therapeutic overviews, clinical problems, and trade names reinforce your mastery of the information.
- Case Files Pharmacology byISBN: 9780071790239Publication Date: 2013-09-04Case Files: Pharmacology provides 56 true-to-life clinical cases that illustrate essential concepts in pharmacology. Each case includes an easy-to-understand discussion correlated to key basic science concepts, definitions of key terms, pharmacology pearls, and USMLE-style review questions. Includes 56 cases with additional subject questions.
Physiology
- Costanzo Physiology byISBN: 9780323793339Publication Date: 2021-11-15Costanzo Physiology, 7th Edition, retains the step-by-step, to-the-point approach that makes this text ideal for coursework and USMLE preparation. Complex concepts are presented in a simple, easy-to-digest manner, and are accompanied by well-designed figures and tables that provide handy visuals for procedures or physiologic equations. Fully updated throughout, this edition remains the students' choice for concise, clear instruction and a strong foundation in human physiology. Offers a comprehensive and consistent overview of core physiologic concepts at the organ system and cellular levels making complex principles easy to understand.
- Ganong's Review of Medical Physiology byISBN: 9781260122404Publication Date: 2019-02-01For more than four decades, Ganong's Review of Medical Physiology has been helping those in the medical field understand human and mammalian physiology. Ganong's concisely covers every important topic without sacrificing depth or readability, and delivers more detailed, high-yield information per page than any other similar text or review.
- Lippincott® Illustrated Reviews: Physiology byISBN: 9781496385826Publication Date: 2019-01-08Enhanced by a new chapter, new illustrations, and new Q&As, Lippincott ® Illustrated Reviews: Physiology, Second Edition brings physiology clearly into focus, telling the story of who we are; how we live; and, ultimately, how we die. By first identifying organ function and then showing how cells and tissues are designed to fulfill that function, this resource decodes physiology like no other text or review book.
- Endocrine Physiology byISBN: 9781260019353Publication Date: 2018-04-09The principles of endocrinology and metabolism clearly and simply explained on a system-by-system, organ-by-organ basis. Endocrine Physiology, Fifth Edition delivers unmatched coverage of the fundamental concepts of hormone biological actions. These concepts provide a solid foundation for first-and-second year medical students to understand the physiologic mechanisms involved in neuroendocrine regulation of organ function. With its emphasis on must-know principles, Endocrine Physiology is essential for residents and fellows, and is the single-best endocrine review available for the USMLE® Step 1.
- Vanders Renal Physiology byISBN: 9781260019377Publication Date: 2018-04-03Perfect for USMLE® and Course Review in Renal Physiology! Combining the latest research with a fully integrated teaching approach, Vander's Renal Physiology, Ninth Edition clearly and expertly explains how the kidneys affect other body systems and how they in turn are affected by these systems. There is no better way learn the fundamental principles of the structure, function, and pathologies of the human kidney that are essential for an understanding of clinical medicine, than this time-tested resource.