Books for medical students

From how-to survival guides to books that inspired Scrubs and House MD, here's our roundup of must-read books for medical students.

During your application you very likely read a large number of books about healthcare, medicine and being a doctor. Either you were very interested in learning more about the profession you are going into or you heard that you should talk about them in your personal statement/interview. I strongly advise you read all of the books on this list at some point before graduating from medical school as they provide very valuable insight into healthcare, medicine, the NHS and global health.

Pre med school reading list

Amazon.com: 100 Questions and Answers in Orthopedics for Medical Students (100 Questions and Answers For Medical Students and Doctors) eBook : Ahmed, Atef: Kindle Store

Breaking & Mending by Joanna Cannon is a memoir of life as a junior doctor and as a psychiatrist. Everyone should read it!

Embarking on your medical journey? Here are the top 5 must-have books for your 1st year of MBBS studies, available from MedTree. These resources will provide you with a solid foundation and understanding of crucial medical concepts.

Lucy Medicine DoS, Christopher Fowell and Dr Chloë Gamlin, graduate student provide an inspiring book-list