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Based on use for classes, and for usmle prep what are the best text books and review books for immuno and micro?

Being from an average U.S Medical school, what type of grades and USMLE scores do you need in medical school to get into a top IM residency? Upper/ middle residency? Pre-clinical grading at my school is H/HP/P/F

Which text books and review books would you guy's reccomend for Physio and Histo classes?

I am a current NJMS MS-1 and I am very happy with my fist couple months. As most people will tell you the clinical experience is second to none, and this shows in the quality of thier residency placements. As far as the students not attending class, you will get that at most medical schools...

Trying to get practice at learning GA from the clinical perspective.

Curriculum first two years are fairly standard in regards to the basic sciences. Recently, they have incorporated more problem based classes, but the majority are still traditional. One of the positives about the school are the relaxed attitudes of the students and the friendly atmosphere...

The problem is that if you recive a medical degree in most other countries outside the US and even complete your residency, you still have to redo your entire residency to practice medicine in the US and if you have not taken the USMLE's you must take all three. I know this is true for most...

I have heard from many people that most students do not go to very many classes in med school except for the ones that require attendance, is this true? What is the reasononig behind it, and how does this work for you guys in terms of doing well? I will start school in a couple days and was...

It really depends on your GPA. If your GPA is less tha 3.5 I would retake, otherwise I would apply with those scores. I got in with a 28, but by the skin of my teeth off a waitlist, so be sure to have a lot of safety schools like NYMC, Albany, SLU, Morehouse, EVMS, VCU, Chicago Med, your state...

What do you guys think are the best books and supplemental books/ atlasas that are neccesary to ace gross anatomy. Also would be interested in any general tips such as study methods etc.

I am an entering first year and my class starts in a couple weeks. I want to get some cloths but not sure what you wear in med school? Do you wear khakis (dockers) pretty much everyday with a button down or a polo shirt? What do you usually wear to classes?

I agree that many of the opinions expressed concerning these specialties are stereotypic and a bit antiquated, yet I don't understand why people feel pathology is a cushy job. Remeber most general practioners, IM, and Ped even when they are on call usually just make a suggestion over the phone...

I realize there is a current thread on amount of time spent studying. My question is more focused on people who studied in college by taking notes in chapters (being a visual learner) and how they changed or modified thier study habits in med school if at all.

I am a visual learner and through college and the MCAT's my main method of learning the material has been reading the chapters and taking my own notes while I read. I do get a thorough understanding of the subject matter, but it also takes a little more time. I was curious if there were any...

what are shelf exams and what is the difference from school exams?