Textbooks Used Across All of Phase One
These required texts will be used throughout the Phase 1 curriculum, beginning with the Fundamentals Block.
- Gordis, L. Epidemiology. 6th Ed/2019. Saunders. ISBN-13: 978-0323552295.
- Two print copies available. Five 5th edition e-books available via the library (verify chapters and page numbers).
- Kumar, V., et al. Robbins & Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease. 10th Ed/2021. IBSN-13: 978-0323531139 (one print copy available at the library). Saunders. ISBN-13: 978-1-455726134 or 10th Ed/2020, ISBN-13: 978-0323531139 (three e-books available via the library (2015 edition)).
- Dalley, A. and Agur, A. Moore’s Clinically Oriented Anatomy. 9th Ed/2023. Lippincott, Williams, and Wilkins. ISBN: 9781975209544. (Optional ‘Standard Package’ includes digital resources and practice questions. ISBN: 9781975210014.)
- Moore, K.L., Persaud, T.V.N. and Torchia, M.G. The Developing Human: Clinically Oriented Embryology. 11th Ed/2020. Saunders. ISBN-13: 978-0323611541.
- Available as an e-book via the library.
- Pawlina, W., et al. Histology: A Text and Atlas. 9th Ed/2023. Lippincott, Williams, and Wilkins. ISBN: 9781975181512.
- Two print copies available at the library (one 7th edition & one 8th edition).
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Fall 2024 Textbooks
FUNDAMENTALS (M-ID 501)
Required
- Gordis, L. Epidemiology. 6th Ed/2019. Saunders. ISBN-13: 978-0323552295.
- Two print copies available. Five 5th edition e-books available via the library (verify chapters and page numbers).
- Kumar, V., et al. Robbins & Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease. 10th Ed/2021. IBSN-13: 978-0323531139 (one print copy available at the library). Saunders. ISBN-13: 978-1-455726134 or 10th Ed/2020, ISBN-13: 978-0323531139 (three e-books available via the library (2015 edition)).
- Dalley, A. and Agur, A. Moore’s Clinically Oriented Anatomy. 9th Ed/2023. Lippincott, Williams, and Wilkins. ISBN: 9781975209544. (Optional ‘Standard Package’ includes digital resources and practice questions. ISBN: 9781975210014.)
- Moore, K.L., Persaud, T.V.N. and Torchia, M.G. The Developing Human: Clinically Oriented Embryology. 11th Ed/2020. Saunders. ISBN-13: 978-0323611541.
- Available as an e-book via the library.
- Pawlina, W., et al. Histology: A Text and Atlas. 9th Ed/2023. Lippincott, Williams, and Wilkins. ISBN: 9781975181512.
- Two print copies available at the library (one 7th edition & one 8th edition).
Supplemental
- Ehrenfeld, J.M. and Gonzalo, J.D. Health System Science Review. 1st Ed/2019. ISBN-13: 978-0323653701.
- One print copy available at the library.
- Katzung, B.G. and Trevor, A.J. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 15th Ed/2021. ISBN:13-9781260452310 (available as an e-book via the library). 14th Ed/2018. McGraw-Hill. ISBN-13: 978-1259641152 (one print copy available at the library).
- Rodwell, V.W., et al. Harper’s Illustrated Biochemistry. 31st Ed/2018. McGraw-Hill. ISBN-13: 978-1259837937.
- Available as an e-book via the library.
- Skochelak, S.E., et al. Health Systems Science. 2nd Ed/2020. Elsevier. ISBN-13: 978-0323694629.
- One print copy available at the library.
BLOOD, DEFENSES & INVADERS (M-ID 513)
Required
- No additional text required.
Supplemental
- Doan, T., et al. Lippincott’s Illustrated Reviews: Immunology. 2nd Ed/2012. Lippincott. ISBN-13: 978-1451109375.
- Two print copies available at the library (one 2nd edition & one 3rd edition).
- Male, D. and Brostoff, J. Immunology. 9th Ed/2020. Saunders. ISBN-13: 978-0702078446.
- One print copy available at the library.
- Murray, P., et al. Medical Microbiology. 9th Ed/2020. Elsevier. ISBN-13: 978-0323673228.
- Available as an e-book via the library (2016 edition).
MUSCULOSKELETAL AND INTEGUMENT (M-ID 504)
Required
- No additional text required.
Supplemental
- Loukas, M., et al. Gray’s Clinical Photographic Dissector of the Human Body. 2nd Ed/2018. Elsevier. ISBN-13: 978-0323544177. OR
- Netter, F.H. Atlas of Human Anatomy. 8th Ed/ 2022. Elsevier. ISBN-10: 0323680429, ISBN-13: 978-0323680424. 7th Ed/ 2018. Elsevier. ISBN: 978-0323393225.
- Three 7th edition E-books available via the library.
- Dalley, A. and Agur, A. Moore’s Clinically Oriented Anatomy. 9th Ed/2023. Lippincott, Williams, and Wilkins. ISBN: 9781975209544. (Optional ‘Standard Package’ includes digital resources and practice questions. ISBN: 9781975210014.)
Spring 2025 Textbooks
Spring textbooks are subject to change.
CIRCULATORY (M-ID 505)
Required
- Lily, L., Pathophysiology of Heart Disease: A Collaborative Project of Medical Students and Faculty. 6th Ed/2015. Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins. ISBN-13: 978-1451192759.
- Available as an e-book via the library.
Supplemental
- Herring, N. and Patterson, D., Levick’s Introduction to Cardiovascular Physiology. 6th Ed/2018. CRC Press. ISBN-13: 978-1498739849.
- Available as an e-book via the library.
- Morhman, David E., Cardiovascular Physiological Phenomena. 9th Ed/2018. McGraw-Hill. ISBN-13: 978-1260026115.
- Available as an e-book via the library.
RESPIRATORY (M-ID 506)
Required
- No additional text required.
Supplemental
- Lebond, R., et al., DeGowin’s Diagnostic Examination. 10thEd/2014. McGraw-Hill. ISBN-13: 978-1259251474.
- Available as an eBook via the library.
- West, J. and Luks, A., West’s Pulmonary Pathophysiology. 9th Ed/2017. Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins. ISBN-13: 978-1496339447.
- One print copy available at the library.
- West, J. and Luks, A., West’s Respiratory Physiology: The Essentials. 10th Ed/2016. Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins. ISBN-13: 978-1496310118.
- One print copy available at the library.
RENAL (M-ID 507)
Required
- See Canvas the National Kidney Foundation Primer and Clinical Decisions in Nephrology e-book link.
Supplemental
- Boron, W. and Boulpaep, E., Medical Physiology. 3rd Ed/2016. Elsevier. ISBN-13: 978-1455743773.
- Available as an e-book via the library.
NEUROSCIENCES (M-ID 508)
Required
- No additional text required.
Supplemental
- Black, D. and Andreason, N., Introductory Textbook of Psychiatry. 7th Ed/2016. American Psychiatric Publishing.
- One print copy available at the library.
- Gelb, D. Introduction to Clinical Neurology. 5th Ed/2016. Oxford University Press. ISBN-13: 978-0190467197.
- Available as an e-book via the library.
- Haines, D., Neuroanatomy in Clinical Context. 10th Ed/2018. LWW. ISBN-13: 978-1496384164.
- One print copy available at the library.
- Harper, R., Basic Ophthalmology. 10th Ed/2016. American Academy of Ophthalmology. ISBN-13: 978-1615258048.
- One print copy available at the library.
- Hauser, S. and Josephson, S., Harrison’s Neurology in Clinical Medicine. 4th Ed/2016. McGraw-Hill. ISBN-13: 978-1259835865.
- One print copy available at the library.
- Martin, J., Neuroanatomy: Text & Atlas. 5th Ed/2020. McGraw-Hill. ISBN-13: ISBN-13: 978-1259642487.
- One print copy available at the library.
Fall 2025 Textbooks
Fall textbooks are subject to change.
GASTROINTESTINAL (M-ID 510)
Required
- No additional text required.
Supplemental
- Ball, J., et al. Seidel’s Physical Examination Handbook. 9th Ed/2018. Mosby. ISBN: 978-0323545327.
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Three e-books available via the library (2015 edition).
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ENDOCRINE (M-ID 511)
- No additional text required or recommended.
GU/REPRODUCTIVE/DEVELOPMENTAL (M-ID 512)
Required
- Boron, W.F. and Boulpaep, E.L., Medical Physiology. 3rd Ed/2016. Elsevier. ISBN-13: 978-1455743773.
- Three e-books available via the library.
Supplemental
- Dudek, R.W. BRS Embryology. 6th Ed/2014. Wolters/Kluwer. ISBN-13: 978-1451190380.
- One print copy available at the library.
MULTI-ORGAN SYSTEMS: PRINCIPLES OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE, RHEUMATOLOGY, AND IMMUNOLOGY (M-ID 530)
- No additional text required or recommended.