of cramming required, the preclinical 2 nd year subjects form the basis of medicine
and any good future clinician must have a strong grasp of the basics.
Here’s a resource guide to help you get through the year and form a solid basis
without necessarily overstretching yourself.
Anatomy
Gross Anatomy
The problem with anatomy in 2 nd year is the fact that every module has to be
studied from a different book. In addition anatomy is mostly just cramming that
must be periodically refreshed via revision. A lot of people recommend Dr
Najeeb’s lecture videos particularly for neuroanatomy and embryology.
Neuroanatomy:
- Snell’s Neuroanatomy hands down. Know the book very well. Particularly
the clinical presentations and Drawings.
Head and Neck:
- BD Head and Neck (Volume 3)
- BD Neuroanatomy (Volume 4) for nerves and ganglia
Abdomen Pelvis:
- KLM
- BD
- Snell’s Anatomy
- Netters
For the first two substages comprising the Abdomen portion, Get KLM and BD
marked by a senior because each book has its strong topics.
Pelvis can be done from Snell’s Anatomy exclusively. You can consult KLM as well, especially the peritoneal reflections in Pelvis, the diagrams are really helpful. But keep Snells as your main book for it.
Use Netter’s Atlas to develop an understanding of the location and relations of
anatomic structures to form a spatial picture in your head. This will help you
remember relations as a picture map as opposed to a list of words.
For the OSPE record dissection sections during DH and re-watch those videos.
Embryology:
- Langman to develop a proper understanding
- Sharjeel to memorize the High Yield points. Sharjeel is a godsend that can
get you through the embryo viva on its own. However it is easier to use
after reading langman.
The OSPE models can be found in the CMH Museum Manual.
Histology:
- Dr Nazreen’s Histology Manual (Viva Questions)
In my opinion, properly answering the viva questions and tables in the manual
should alleviate the need for any other book as these are the questions that will
be asked in the written paper and the OSPE viva.
For the OSPE keep going through pictures of the slides for the modules, send ups
and prof. Remember, repetition is key to familiarize yourself with the slides and
ID points. The slide pictures can be found on the CMH Histology group on
facebook.
Physiology
The most important subject in the long run. Do not forsake it or attempt to look
for shortcuts. Time spent understanding this subject now will pay off in the
future.
- Guyton (Know it like the back of your hand it will make pathology and
pharmacology in the coming years easier).
- Firdaus for the Vivas
- BRS Physiology for a rapid review of topics. (Renal physiology is especially
good in this book. Anyone intending to give the USMLE should familiarize
themselves with this resource).
Master the OSPE material well especially the examinations and various reflexes
because these will form the basis of the skills you will learn in ward next year.
Biochemistry
Metabolisms may seem daunting at first but a couple of thorough read throughs
mixed with good old fashioned cramming and you’ll be good to go. Understand
the pathway, regulation, coenzymes and clinical correlations of each pathway
well.
- Lippincot (This is all you need).
The OSPE is difficult and rather cumbersome but is unfortunately part of the
curriculum. Memorize normal ranges for various substances in the body as these
will be beneficial in the future. A certain degree of help is afforded to you by the
lab attendants during the Prof OSPE practical portion but do not rely on it solely.
Parting Note
Play the odds and look at the most often repeated questions in the past papers.
And during the Prof vivas always inquire about pet questions that each individual
examiner prefers from the student who went in before you. Lastly remember to
manage your time and not get burnt out. Study a little throughout the year and
you won’t feel the brunt of the vast syllabus at once. Best of Luck!
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