Here are a list of books I would recommend from first semester, you can likely buy these off someone currently on the island, there is a "RUSM Craigslist" on facebook that you should search for and join. If your prefer electronic books, you can easily find someone with these books on a hard drive. These books are also available in the library for check out for two weeks at a time. I haven't used many books, as all the information you need for the exam will be on the professor's powerpoint slides during lectures, however if you can fit in the time, reading the supplemental books will help to cement the concepts presented and improve your understanding.
Review Books:
First Aid for USMLE step 1: Considered a necessity for STEP 1 exam by most students. It is very broad with limited detail, however it is a good guide to determine what is the most high yield information. As you progress through semesters you should annotate the book with your own notes.
BRS: I would recommend this series for any subject. It is a series with small books for various subjects (Physiology, Behavior Science, Biochem, Anatomy, etc.) with detailed questions and great explanations. These questions are more difficult than the ones you will have on exams, but it is good for reviews and testing your knowledge.
Anatomy:
Clinically Oriented Anatomy: Buy it. This is where many of the lecture slides will be from, as this book includes the clinical correlates that the professors like to ask questions about.
Grant's Dissector: Buy it. This will be your guide for anatomy dissections. There will be copies in the Anatomy lab to look at. However, it is good to have your own copy so you can read ahead before dissection begins.
Netter's Clinical Anatomy: Buy it. This is the Gray's Anatomy for our generation. This book contains great drawings that professors used during exams and during lectures.
Netter's Clinical Anatomy Flashcards: These are great for quick review and repetition.
Biochem:
Principles of Medical Biochemistry (Meisenberg): Dr. Meisnberg is a Biochemistry professor, so many questions come from this book. It is also concise and well written, and will be utilized throughout your time at Ross.
Microscopic Anatomy:
Langman's Medical Embryology: Small and excellent review book for embryology. It will definitely clear up the lecture material. I rented it from the library for the embryology lectures, however I would recommend buying it.
Youtube Channels:
I find that youtube videos can serve as a quick broad introduction to different lecture materials
Khan Academy:
Has videos on many medical subjects in collaboration with Stanford University.
Anatomy Zone:
3D videos on various neurovasculature, muscles, bones, etc.
Armando Hasundugan and Handwritten Tutorials:
Easy to replicate, handwritten, short videos covering most subjects. Good for previewing organ systems and understanding the overall picture.
Ipad Apps:
Essential Anatomy or Human Anatomy Atlas 3D:
I've never used these apps, however I've heard great things about them. Essential Anatomy has slightly better reviews. Good for 3d visualization of the structures you will be dissecting
iAnnotate:
Must have for those planning on taking notes with their apps. I also use it when doing the professors' practice questions, as it saves the annotated files, so you can easily go back during exam or finals time and review the questions you got wrong.
Other than these, I haven't looked at any other books, so I can't speak on them. I hope this helps some. Subscribe to receive a notification whenever new blogs are published.
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