{"id":1849,"date":"2025-04-08T20:10:23","date_gmt":"2025-04-08T19:10:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medifan.co.uk\/?page_id=1849"},"modified":"2025-04-08T20:48:16","modified_gmt":"2025-04-08T19:48:16","slug":"medical-student-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/medifan.co.uk\/zh\/medical-student-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Medical Student Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1849\" class=\"elementor elementor-1849\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ba154bf e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ba154bf\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b6a50b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1b6a50b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 25-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><h1 style=\"font-style: normal; color: rgb(58, 58, 58); white-space-collapse: collapse;\">Useful resources for medical students<span style=\"font-size: 2.5rem; font-style: inherit; white-space-collapse: preserve;\"><\/span><\/h1><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df4ed48 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"df4ed48\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8fb91f7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8fb91f7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 25-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p><\/p>\n<p>Successful applicants and current medical students will eventually find medical school to be quite a challenge. Many resources will be useful during the course, ranging from question banks and trusty sources of medical information.&nbsp;<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57ddd88 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"57ddd88\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Study Resources<\/h2><p data-start=\"190\" data-end=\"547\">A wide range of study resources is available to support your academic progress, many of which are accessible free of charge or at a low cost. These include comprehensive question banks, high-quality video tutorials, and essential medical textbooks. Most recommended texts can be accessed via institutional libraries, removing the need for personal purchase.<\/p><p data-start=\"190\" data-end=\"547\">As a medical student, you will likely find a combination of these resources useful in supporting a well-rounded and effective study approach.<\/p><p data-start=\"190\" data-end=\"547\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"984\"><strong data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"568\">Video Tutorials<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"984\">Several online platforms offer engaging and informative video content across core medical topics. Notable channels include\u00a0<em data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"714\">Armando Hasudungan<\/em>\u00a0(noted for his illustrated tutorials),\u00a0<em data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"770\">Acland Anatomy<\/em>\u00a0(focusing on cadaveric anatomy demonstrations),\u00a0<em data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"836\">Sketchy Medical<\/em>,\u00a0<em data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"859\">Doctors in Training<\/em>,\u00a0<em data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"870\">Osmosis<\/em>,\u00a0<em data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"883\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Dr Najeeb<\/em>, and\u00a0<em data-start=\"889\" data-end=\"898\">Pathoma<\/em>\u2014each offering distinct styles and areas of focus to suit varied learning preferences.<\/p><p data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"984\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"1526\"><strong data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"999\">Textbooks<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"1526\">Recommended reading includes foundational and clinical titles such as\u00a0<em data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1087\">Top 100 Drugs<\/em>,\u00a0<em data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1104\">ECG Made Easy<\/em>,\u00a0<em data-start=\"1106\" data-end=\"1144\">Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine<\/em>,\u00a0<em data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1179\">Netter\u2019s Atlas of Human Anatomy<\/em>,\u00a0<em data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1218\">Kumar and Clark\u2019s Clinical Medicine<\/em>,\u00a0<em data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1244\" data-is-only-node=\"\">USMLE First Aid Step 1<\/em>, and\u00a0<em data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1266\">Gray\u2019s Anatomy<\/em>. Additionally, the\u00a0<em data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1316\">Unofficial Guide to Medicine<\/em>\u00a0series provides valuable insights into clinical practice, with a 20% discount currently available. The\u00a0<em data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1454\">British National Formulary (BNF)<\/em>\u00a0is also an essential resource, accessible online, via app, or in print.<\/p><p data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"1526\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"1528\" data-end=\"1959\"><strong data-start=\"1528\" data-end=\"1546\">Question Banks<\/strong><br data-start=\"1546\" data-end=\"1549\" \/>To consolidate learning and prepare for examinations, several question banks are recommended.\u00a0<em data-start=\"1643\" data-end=\"1657\">PassMedicine\u00a0<\/em>offers access to pre-clinical sciences content, with clinical science access available with annual subscriptions. Other popular paid options include\u00a0<em data-start=\"1768\" data-end=\"1777\">Pastest\u00a0<\/em><span data-start=\"1768\" data-end=\"1777\">and\u00a0<i>Quesmed\u00a0<\/i>which covers both pre-clinial and clinical content.\u00a0<\/span><em data-start=\"1833\" data-end=\"1847\">Geeky Medics<\/em>\u00a0offers a range of free resources.\u00a0<em data-start=\"1882\" data-end=\"1898\">Acland Anatomy<\/em>\u00a0also includes short quizzes tailored to anatomical learning.<\/p><p data-start=\"1528\" data-end=\"1959\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"1961\" data-end=\"2110\"><strong>Clerking and History Taking Aid<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"1961\" data-end=\"2110\">We have also produced a clerking\/history taking aid to help ease students into doctoring! These were designed specifically to help medical students to improve history-taking, examination, and patient presentation skills and to eventually become a skilled clinician. 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While some of these are essential for immediate use, others will become increasingly important as studies progress into clinical settings.<\/p><p data-start=\"221\" data-end=\"482\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"484\" data-end=\"781\"><strong data-start=\"484\" data-end=\"512\">Accommodation Essentials<\/strong><br data-start=\"512\" data-end=\"515\" \/>Please note that university accommodation may not be fully furnished with personal living items. Students are therefore advised to bring essential belongings, including a duvet, bed sheets, pillows, a desk lamp, and basic kitchenware such as pots, pans, and cutlery.<\/p><p data-start=\"484\" data-end=\"781\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"1100\"><strong data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"808\">Clothing Requirements<\/strong><br data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"811\" \/>There is no formal dress code for attending university lectures and seminars. However, students are expected to wear smart casual attire\u2014excluding the need for a blazer\u2014during any sessions involving simulated or real patient interactions, such as clinical skills or communication training.<\/p><p data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"1100\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1391\"><strong data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1117\">Stethoscope<\/strong><br data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1120\" \/>A stethoscope is not immediately necessary during the pre-clinical years; however, it becomes essential for clinical placements. When the time comes, stethoscopes can be obtained through reputable sources such as the Littmann website, Amazon, or medical school suppliers.<\/p><p data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1391\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"1393\" data-end=\"1659\"><strong data-start=\"1393\" data-end=\"1410\">Tendon Hammer<\/strong><br data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1413\" \/>While not a compulsory item, a tendon hammer is a useful tool for practising neurological examinations, particularly in preparation for Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs). Students may consider acquiring one for revision purposes.<\/p><p data-start=\"1393\" data-end=\"1659\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"1925\"><strong data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"1694\">Lanyards and ID Badge Holders<\/strong><\/p><p data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"1925\">These are indispensable during clinical placements, as student identification must be clearly displayed at all times. It is recommended to have a durable lanyard or ID badge clip for ease of access and professional presentation.<\/p><p data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"1925\">\u00a0<\/p><p data-start=\"1927\" data-end=\"2223\"><strong data-start=\"1927\" data-end=\"1950\">Vaccination Records<\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">Proof of specific vaccinations is required by the university prior to registration. 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