Textbook Review
The CFMS Textbook Review Committee is made up of medical students around Canada. Their job is to reviews books from publishers and endorses books which they feel are useful for Canadian medical students. Here are some of the books we have endorsed and the scores that they were given:
McGraw-Hill
Use your CMA login to access 15% off Case Files: Anatomy and Case Files: Physiology from McGraw Hill. Prices shown are at 15% off the regular price.
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
- Essentials for the Canadian Medical Licensing Exam: Review and Prep for MCCQE Part I
- Endorsement Results
Dr. David Hui
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LWW - Essentials for the Canadian Licensing Exam Discount
This text reviews key concepts necessary for Canadian medical students and international medical graduates preparing to write the Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Exam (MCCQE) Part 1. The authors have used the MCCQE Examination Objectives as guidelines for developing the text.
CFMS members receive a 20% discount off 'Essentials for the Canadian Licensing Exam'.
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Elsevier - Fundamental Clinical Situations, 4th Ed. Discount
Written by med students, for med students, Fundamental Clinical Situations is a handbook designed as a comprehensive prep review for the OSCE's. Designed to be used by teams, it includes over 68 scenarios, complete with evaluation checklists and questions and answers. The scenarios range from common to special procedures. The book also provides the reader with criteria to enable them to self-assess interpersonal skills with patients.
CFMS members receive a 10% discount off 'Fundamental Clinical Situations, 4th Ed.'.
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Elsevier - OSCE and Clinical Skills Handbook Discount
Developed to be a unique study guide for medical students preparing for their OSCE examinations. It summarizes important history and physical examination skills and is a practical review for all level of medical students. The book is organized by major body systems, and is designed to facilitate both individual and group study. It also includes samples OSCE scenarios and checklists.
- Emphasis on basic clinical skills facilitates learning by junior medical students.
- Question and answer format suitable to a variety of learning levels facilitates the learning of basic skills for junior medical students and helps senior medical students develop an approach to clinical symptomatology.
- Important points are presented in an easy-to-read bulleted list format.
- Sample OSCE Scenarios and Sample Checklists provide accurate and realistic simulations of the OSCE exam format for students.
- The OSCE Checklist Template enables students to construct their own sample checklists using cases from the book and helps them develop an approach to a variety of clinical scenarios.
- A sample in-depth OSCE case provides an opportunity for practice.
- The body systems approach and tabbing system provide fast and easy access to the content.
CFMS members receive a 10% discount off 'OSCE and Clinical Skills Handbook'.
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Elsevier - Textbook of Medical Physiology, 11th Ed. Discount
Physiology's classic text continues to uphold its rich tradition—presenting key physiology concepts in a remarkably clear and engaging manner. Guyton & Hall's Textbook of Medical Physiology covers all of the major systems in the human body, while emphasizing system interaction, homeostasis, and pathophysiology. This very readable, easy-to-follow, and thoroughly updated, 11th Edition features a new full-color layout, short chapters, clinical vignettes, and shaded summary tables that allow for easy comprehension of the material.
- Presents short, easy-to-read chapters in keeping with the Guyton and Hall tradition.
- Provides shaded summary tables for easy reference.
- Includes clinical vignettes, which allow readers to see core concepts applied to real-life situations.
- Offers specific discussions of pathophysiology in most clinical areas of medicine.
- Ensures a strong grasp of physiology concepts through well-illustrated discussions of the most essential principles.
CFMS members receive a 10% discount off "Textbook of Medical Physiology, 11th Ed."
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CFMS-Endorsed 'Approach to Internal Medicine' Pocket Manual Discount
Approach to Internal Medicine (2nd edition) is a 179-page pocket manual that covers over 240 commonly encountered topics in clinical medicine. Designed specifically for residents and medical students, this popular handbook provides rapid access to fundamental principles and high-yield clinical information.
- Symptom-based approach with organized differential diagnoses
- Important distinguishing clinical features are highlighted to help differentiate between diagnoses
- Numerous clinical pearls and mnemonics
- Canadian content and SI units
- Concise yet comprehensive summary of important issues
CFMS members receive a 20% discount off D. Hui's 'Approach to Internal Medicine - A Practical Guide to Problem Solving'. Furthermore, $2 from each sale will be donated to the Canadian Cancer Society
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CFMS-Endorsed 'Drugs & Drugs' Pocket Guide: Free Electronic Version & Discount Hard Copy
The third edition of Drugs & Drugs is a pocket guide that provides a comprehensive review of what students need to know about commonly prescribed medications in a practical, concise and organized manner.
- Covers over 100 different classes of medications
- 1-2 page concise synopsis of each medication class
- To-the-point review of mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics, indications/contraindications, and adverse effects
- Highlights of fundamental principles, pearls and pitfalls of drug use
- Canadian trade names and content
CFMS members receive free access to the online and PDF versions of P. Hamilton & D. Hui's 'Drugs & Drugs', courtesy of the University of Alberta's Department of Medicine. In addition, members receive a 30% discount off the hard copy.
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