The List of Books You Need in MBBS Third Year

The aim of medicine is to prevent disease and prolong life; the ideal of medicine is to eliminate the need of a physician." —William J. Mayo

The third year of the 4.5-year MBBS program is the most relaxing, thanks to three relatively easy subjects and plenty of time to prepare for and enjoy. This year aside from Community Medicine, Preventive and Social Medicine (PSM), and Forensic Medicine, there are now two clinical subjects: ENT and Ophthalmology. In this blog, we discussed the most popular books among MBBS third-year students. 

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          Community Medicine (PSM)

Because of its length and rote learning, community medicine, also known as preventive and social medicine (PSM), is one of the most dreaded subjects in the MBBS curriculum. It is necessary to read it several times in order to remember it well.

 

• Park’s Textbook Of Preventive And Social Medicine : 

Key Features -

1. Simple and straightforward.
2. The content has been updated to reflect the most recent advances in the field.
3. The topics have been updated, and new topics, such as COVID-19-related concerns and new 2019 processes for treating leprosy, malaria, dengue, hepatitis, HIV/AIDS, and other diseases, have been added.
4. Infant and maternal mortality, juvenile violence, mental health, fake medicines, and essential medicines are all updated.
5. Contains up-to-date information on noncommunicable diseases, as well as updated and improved content on accidents and illnesses such as cancer.
6. Immunization and the cold chain have been added as new topics.
7. Include information about the recently established Health and Wellness Centers as well as a few active health initiatives.
8. The Demography chapter in the Park textbook of community medicine has been meticulously edited and rewritten.

 

• Community Medicine with Recent Advances- AH Suryakantha : 

Key Highlights - 

1. Flowcharts, diagrams, pictures, and tables are extremely illustrative.
2. The syllabus recommended by the NMC is strictly followed.
3. Provides researchers with ideas for disease prevention and health promotion research that will benefit humanity in the long run.
4. Verbal autopsy, infections related to healthcare, first- and second-line ARV regimens, postexposure prophylaxis for HIV, prophylaxis for opportunistic infections, methods for cancer prevention and cancer registry, national guidelines on infant and young child feeding, Bhore Committee report, revised MCP card maternal mortality audit, sentinel surveillance, and PCPNDT Act - 1994 are among the topics covered in the updated edition.
5. Medical students, medical officers, health professionals, and policymakers will find the book extremely useful.

 

            ENT :

• Self-Assessment and review of the short subject, Ophthalmology, otorhinolaryngology (ENT) & Orthopaedics by Arvind Arora:

 

                Key Features -

1. The book also includes numerous diagrams, pictures, and solved problems from previous years for a thorough review and final practice.
2. The Content is brief and to the point.
3. The book is highly recommended for medical students who are preparing for a variety of postgraduate medical admission exams.

 

• Diseases of Ear, Nose & Throat (& Head and Neck Surgery) by PL Dhingra & Shruti Dhingra : 

Key Highlights -

1. New clinical images, diagrams, tables, and flowcharts have been added to help clarify the topics.
2. The revised edition of the book includes whiteboard lectures and movies that illustrate surgical processes through animations.
3. Clinically focused text with a problem-solving methodology.
4. Mnemonics can help students remember and repeat material when studying for exams.
5. Using quick review nuggets, you can answer a lot of MCQs.

 

Forensic Medicine & Toxicology (FMT):

When it comes to university exams, Forensic Medicine is frequently the most overlooked and neglected subject. As a result, you should read it all year.

 

• Color Atlas of Forensic Medicine and Pathology:

           Key Feature -

1. The text emphasizes key ideas.
2. This book provides unmatched photographic illustration to improve understanding for medical and non-medically educated professionals with over 1600 full-color images, 400 more photos than the first edition.
3. The text uses precise, in-depth terminology to describe what is shown in each image and to compare similar but different disorders side by side.It covers all aspects of medicolegal issues.

 

• Forensic Medicine by J Magendran:

Key Highlights -

1. Illustrative case studies to help you understand how your studies apply in real-world situations and to arouse your interest in the subject.
2. Before proceeding to the next chapter, ensure that you have fully absorbed the principles by answering the general and image-based questions at the end of each chapter.
3. The provided spotters will help you improve your visual recall for questions with images in both PGME and UG practical exams.
4. With the help of the flowcharts provided under Chapter at a Glance, you can review the information all at once.
5. Last-minute tidbits are provided to assist you in reviewing for the tests by providing frequently repeated points.

 

• Ophthalmology:

Comprehensive Ophthalmology by AK Khurana:

Key Features -

1. Text is organized in a way that makes it easy to understand, remember, and reproduce.
2. The text includes boldface, italics, headers at different levels, and headings altogether for ease of revision.
3. Illustrations are created using sterile photographs and simple line drawings.
4. Procedures for major surgical methods are detailed in their respective chapters.
5. Tables and flowcharts are used to highlight key concepts.
6. Review of Ophthalmology is a three-part ONLINE RESOURCE for self-evaluation and postgraduate admission test preparation.
7. Part A consists of multiple-choice questions and a quick text review, Part B of clinical skill videos, and Part C of surgical videos.

 

• Clinical Methods in Ophthalmology: A Practical Manual for Undergraduates by Dadapeer K:

            Key Highlights -

1. Taking a case-specific history and filling out a clinically designed questionnaire.
2. A detailed case discussion, including an explanation of the clinical issues.
3. Comprehensive coverage with an emphasis on clinical relevance.
4. A clear and user-friendly manual to assist ophthalmology course students in quickly grasping key concepts and efficiently preparing for exams.
5. Important details and responses are highlighted in colored boxes for improved clinical learning.
6. A new chapter on community ophthalmology has been included.