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I wanted to ask if anyone has any books they Think Were useful to write about in their personal statement for medicine in specific

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Original post by lilysilly_5454

I wanted to ask if anyone has any books they Think Were useful to write about in their personal statement for medicine in specific

https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=6491274

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Original post by GANFYD

https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=6491274

Thank you

Original post by lilysilly_5454

I wanted to ask if anyone has any books they Think Were useful to write about in their personal statement for medicine in specific

gray's anatomy

Original post by lilysilly_5454

I wanted to ask if anyone has any books they Think Were useful to write about in their personal statement for medicine in specific

You can try Oliver Sack's books.

Original post by steamedclams

gray's anatomy

Do not buy this book.

Original post by ErasistratusV

Do not buy this book.

Why not? Is it bad?

Original post by nanakonadu809

Why not? Is it bad?

Gray's anatomy is a hugely expensive book- I think my copy cost over £140 for one of the most recent editions. I only bought this because I have a sort of hobby in collecting books and I had the money to buy it.

For the average medical/dental student just embarking on their career, it is a huge financial outlay. I would consider it an extremely detailed text but in all honesty your need of this in the preclinical years of your course will be near zero. In fact, it is so detailed it might just serve to confuse someone.

There are other books which are better aimed at students which I would suggest people may consider buying but they may not be necessary. I will go into details at a later date when I intend to create a thread later this year intended specifically for students who have a confirmed place at medical school.

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