Note: The textbooks below are Gold Standard* or recommended**, not required.

*Drake, R. L., Vogl, A. W., & Mitchell, A. W. M. (2020). Gray’s anatomy for students (4th ed.). Elsevier. ClinicalKey 

*Sadler, T. W.. Sadler-Redmond, S. L., Tosney, K., Byrne, J., & Imseis, H. (2019). Langman’s medical embryology (14th ed.). Wolters Kluwer. LWW Health Library – Note: The Clinical Correlation boxes are useful.

Detton, A. J., & Grant, J. C. B. (2017). Grant’s dissector (16th ed.). Wolters Kluwer. LWW Health Library

Pick one of the options from the list below – listed in order of priority from high to low (Recommended):

Rohen, J. W., Yokochi, C., & Lütjen-Drecoll, E. (2021). Photographic atlas of anatomy (9th ed.). Wolters Kluwer. LWW Health Library

Agur, A. M. R., & Dalley, A. F. (2021). Grant’s atlas of anatomy (15th ed.). Wolters Kluwer. LWW Health Library (Note: Rarely seen in Lab)

Netter, F. H. (2019). Atlas of human anatomy (7th ed.). Elsevier. ClinicalKey

Note for Clinical Key per LHS staff – the first time you click on the link it might take you to a general Clinical Key page and not the textbook page. Close the tab where that page opened and click the link again.

Study Resources (Recommended)

**Acland’s Video Atlas of Human Anatomy. (2012). Wolters Kluwer. Access this database by first clicking here https://researchguides.uic.edu/az.php and then choose Acland from the list. You will most likely need to log in to view it using your NETID and password.

**AnatLab Online Atlas of Sectional Anatomy

Note: This online atlas developed in the anatomy department at UICOM is available for free to all COM students and faculty. It is a helpful introduction to visualizing cross-sectional anatomy as seen in CT and MR images. You will learn more about this during Block 3.

Anatomy Lab Equipment (Required)*

• Hospital-style scrubs.
• Full-cover shoes (e.g., athletic or leather; NO sandals or open-toed shoes). NO shorts.
• Lab coat
• Safety glasses
• KN-95 mask or better
• Laboratory gloves (latex or vinyl or nitrile – some individuals may be allergic to latex)
• Padlock or combination lock for locker.

*Campus-specific details will be given during the lab orientation session (usually in November / December) before the beginning of Block 3 (January).

**Abali, E. E., Cline, S. D., Franklin, D. S., & Viselli, S. M. (2021). Lippincott illustrated reviews: Biochemistry (8th ed.). Wolters-Kluwer. LWW Health Library

**Lieberman, M., Peet, A., & Chansky, M. (2018). Mark’s essentials of medical biochemistry: A clinical approach (5th ed). Wolters Kluwer. LWW Health Library

*Purves, D. (2018). Neuroscience (6th ed.). Oxford University Press. (Print copy on reserve at all campuses).

*Black, D., & Andreasen, N. C. (2021). Introductory textbook of psychiatry (7th ed.). American Psychiatric Association Publishing. (Print copy on reserve at Chicago and Rockford campuses).

Fadem, B. (2021). Behavioral science (8th ed.). Wolters Kluwer. (Print copy on reserve at all three campuses).

Blumenfeld, H. (2022). Neuroanatomy through clinical cases (3rd ed.). Sinauer Associates. (Print copy on reserve at all three campuses).

Haines, D. E., Willis, M. A., & Lambert, H. W. (2019). Neuroanatomy atlas in clinical context: Structures, sections, systems, and syndromes (10th ed.). Wolters Kluwer. LWW Health Library

Boland, R. J., Verduin, M. L., & Ruiz, P. (2022). Kaplan & Sadock’s synopsis of psychiatry (12th ed.). Wolters Kluwer. OVID

*Pawlina, W., & Ross, M. H. (2020). Histology : A text and atlas, with correlated cell and molecular biology (8th ed.). Wolters Kluwer. LWW Health Library

*Mescher, A. L., & Junqueira, L. C. U. (2018). Junqueira’s basic histology: text and atlas (15th ed.). McGraw-Hill Education. Access Medicine

**Shotgun Histology

**Histology Guide

Bickley, L. S., Szilagyi, P. G., & Hoffman, R. M. (2021). Bates’ guide to physical examination and history taking (13th ed.). Wolters Kluwer. LWW Health Library

Fortin, A. H., Dwamena, F. C., Frankel, R. M., Lepisto, B. L., Smith, R. C. (2019). Smith’s patient-centered interviewing: an evidence-based method (4th ed.). McGraw-Hill Education. AccessMedicine

Stern, S. D. C., Cifu, A., & Altkorn, D. (2020). Symptom to diagnosis: An evidence-based guide (4th ed.). McGraw Hill. AccessMedicine

• Short White Coat with name embroidered legibly on coat or appropriate name tag. Patients must be able to easily read your name and identify you as a student.
• Watch with a second hand.
• Penlight.
• Stethoscope – Dr. Kondos from the Department of Cardiology in Chicago recommends a Littman Cardiology IV. See detailed message below from Dr. Kondos (specific to Chicago).
• Reflex hammer – the Department of Neurology recommends a dual-mallet type reflex hammer. An MDF® Tromner Neurological Reflex Hammer is highly recommended, and a Dejerine style is our recommended alternative.
• Tuning Fork (C 128) will be required for Neurology physical exams (M2 year).
• Tuning Fork (C512) will be required for ENT physical exams (M2 year)
• Pocket-sized notebook or foldable clipboard from the bookstore or online.
• We highly recommend that students purchase a portable manual blood pressure cuff (sphygmomanometer) for practicing vital signs.  This will be helpful for you starting in fall of your first year of medical school.  We recommend having a sturdy cuff in the range of $20-30.  Most blood pressure cuffs are sized with an average adult sized cuff- so please take this into consideration as you buy one that fits for you and the friends and family.  Here are two different types of possible blood pressure cuffs. Type 1; Type 2. Please reach out with any questions. 

Note: The equipment below is recommended.

Diagnostic Kit (Otoscope/Ophthalmoscope Set) – we recommend the pocket-size models (M2 year).

• A very portable, pocket size, relatively inexpensive diagnostic set is recommended by many neurologists and Dr. Djalilian from the Ophthalmology Department in Chicago.  There are no special features required above and beyond the basic otoscope head, ophthalmoscope head, and power source instrument handle (i.e., transilluminators, nasal speculums, etc.). You will use this with friends and family regularly!
• The Riester Ri-Mini Otoscope/Ophthalmoscope Kit , Halogen 2.5 V runs $150-$255, and is available via Amazon.

Note: AMSA usually has an annual equipment sale as a service to the students as well as a fundraiser. Prices offered at the sale are generally very competitive. The sale provides the opportunity for students to see / handle all the different equipment and have their questions answered.

*Lo, B. (2020). Resolving ethical dilemmas: A guide for clinicians (6th ed.). Wolters Kluwer. LWW Health Library

**Beauchamp, T. L., & Childress, J. F. (2019). Principles of biomedical ethics (9th ed.). Oxford University Press. (Print copy on reserve at Chicago campus).

**Jonsen, Siegler, M., & Winslade, W. J. (2022). Clinical ethics: A practical approach to ethical decisions in clinical medicine (9th ed.). McGraw-Hill Education LLC. Access Pharmacy

**Kuhse, H., & Singer, P. (2009). A companion to bioethics (2nd ed.). Wiley-Blackwell. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781444307818. Wiley (3rd ed print copies available in Peoria and Rockford)

**Derse, A., & Schiedermayer, D. L. (2015). Practical ethics for students, interns, and residents: A short reference manual (4th ed.). University Publishing Group.. (Print copy on reserve at all three campuses).

**Matthew, D. B. (2018). Just medicine : A cure for racial inequality in American health care. New York University Press. https://doi.org/10.18574/9781479899630 Ebook Central

*Nussbaum, R. L., McInnes, R. R., & Willard, H. F. (2016). Thompson & Thompson genetics in medicine (8th ed.). Elsevier. Clinical Key

Note for Clinical Key per LHS staff – the first time you click on the link it might take you to a general Clinical Key page and not the textbook page. Close the tab where that page opened and click the link again.

Lieberman, & Ricer, R. E. (2020). Biochemistry, molecular biology, and genetics (7th ed.). Wolters Kluwer. (Print copy on reserve in Chicago, Peoria, and Rockford).

IHI Open School. Note: you will receive more information about this in your M1 year.

**Bodenheimer, T. & Grumbach, K. (2020). Understanding health policy: A clinical approach (8th ed.). McGraw-Hill Education LLC. Access Pharmacy

Note: The textbook below is required.

Askin, E. & Moore, N. (2014). The health care handbook: A clear and concise guide to the United States health care system (2nd ed.). Washington University in St. Louis. R2

*Goering, R. V., Dockrell, H. M., Zuckerman, M. A., Chiodini, P. L., & Mims, C. A. (2018). Mims’ medical microbiology and immunology (6th ed.). Elsevier. ClinicalKey

Note for Clinical Key per LHS staff – the first time you click on the link it might take you to a general Clinical Key page and not the textbook page. Close the tab where that page opened and click the link again.

**Sompayrac, L. (2019). How the immune system works (6th ed.). Wiley Blackwell. EBSCOhost

*Abbas, A. K., Lichtman, A. H., Pillai, S., & Baker, D. H. (2013). Basic immunology: Functions and disorders of the immune system (6th ed.). Elsevier. ClinicalKey

**Chapel, H., Haeney, M., Misbah, S. A., & Snowden, N. (2014). Essentials of clinical immunology (6th ed.). Wiley. EBSCOhost

**Sketchy Micro Note: UICOM does not pay for student access to this product.

**Gladwin, M., Mahan, C. S., & Trattler, B. (2019). Clinical microbiology made ridiculously simple (7th ed.). MedMaster, Inc. (Print copy on reserve in Chicago, Peoria, and Rockford).

Haines, D. E., Willis, M. A., & Lambert, H. W. (2019). Neuroanatomy atlas in clinical context: Structures, sections, systems, and syndromes (10th ed.). Wolters Kluwer. LWW Health library

*Klatt, E. C., & Robbins, S. L. (2021). Robbins and Cotran atlas of pathology (4th ed.). Elsevier. ClinicalKey

Note for Clinical Key per LHS staff – the first time you click on the link it might take you to a general Clinical Key page and not the textbook page. Close the tab where that page opened and click the link again.

**Kumar, V., Abbas, A. K., & Aster, J. C. (2017). Robbins basic pathology. Elsevier. ClinicalKey

**Pathoma: Medical Course and Step 1 Review. Note: UICOM does not pay for student access to this product.

**Goljan, E. F. (2019). Rapid review pathology (5th ed.). Elsevier. (Print on reserve in Chicago, Peoria, and Rockford).

*McPhee, S. J., & Hammer, G. D. (2019). Pathophysiology of disease: An introduction to clinical medicine (8th ed.). McGraw-Hill Education LLC. AccessPharmacy

**Katzung, B. G., Kruidering-Hall, M., Tuan, R. L., Vanderah, T. W., & Trevor, A. J. (2021). Katzung & Trevor’s pharmacology: Examination & board review (13th ed.). McGraw Hill Medical. Access Medicine

**Rollins, D. E., & Blumenthal, D. K. (2016). Workbook and casebook for Goodman and Gilman’s: The pharmacological basis of therapeutics. McGraw-Hill Education LLC. Access Pharmacy

Koeppen, B. M., & Stanton, B. A. (2018). Berne & Levy physiology (Koeppen & B. A. Stanton, Eds.; 7th ed.). Elsevier. ClinicalKey

Note for Clinical Key per LHS staff – the first time you click on the link it might take you to a general Clinical Key page and not the textbook page. Close the tab where that page opened and click the link again.

Hall, J. E., & Hall, M. E. (2021). Guyton and Hall textbook of medical physiology (14th ed.). Elsevier. ClinicalKey

Costanzo, L. S. (2022). Costanzo physiology (7th ed.). Elsevier.
Clinical Key

Costanzo, L. S. (2012). Physiology: Cases and problems (4th ed.). Wolters Kluwer. LWW Health Library