CardinalDocs2010.com : Class of 2011

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In association with Gray's Bookstore (mapped location, web site), the Class of 2010 is proud to bring you this website, where you can preorder your textbooks and supplies for your first semester at the University of Louisville School of Medicine. In the past, students have purchased their books during Orientation week. While that is, of course, still an option, we hope that allowing you to reserve your books now will save many of you time and hassle come Orientation and provide you with more free time to get know your fellow classmates before you embark on your journey. Here is some basic information:

Books and supplies will be available for pickup during Orientation week.
Textbooks and dissection kits can be picked up at Gray's. Payment for textbooks\dissection kits will be upon pickup.
Gray's will do their best to fill orders with used textbooks when possible, but used books are not guaranteed.
Supplies (except the dissection kits available through Gray's) must be paid for in advance (either through PayPal or check\money order) and will be available for pickup during Orientation week in the lobby of the medical school.
All online payments can be made using PayPal's secure website. All major credit cards are accepted and a PayPal account is NOT required.
We polled students on their opinions of each book. Of those that responded, we posted the % that used a given book and how useful they felt that book was on a scale of 1-5 (5 being essential, 3 being of average helpfulness, 1 being not needed)
Please place all orders by Wednesday, July 11th.
Please send all Gray's Order Forms and questions here.

Order Forms:

Gray's Bookstore Textbook Order Form (can be emailed here)
Supplies Order Form (supplies can be paid for below with PayPal or form can be mailed in w\check or money order)

Textbooks
	2007-2008 Student Gross Anatomy Notes A University of Louisville School of Medicine tradition-every year the previous class publishes a comprehensive set of notes designed specifically for the UofL Gross Anatomy class. Each year they are revised and edited by students and the Class of 2010 has put many hours into updating and editing material. These notes are an excellent and efficient way to study and learn gross anatomy. Many students do very well using only the student gross notes and a copy of Netter's Atlas of Human Anatomy. Features include: Comprehensive coverage of all material covered in gross anatomy, broken down by examination, with special emphasis placed on frequently tested material. Hundreds of references to specific Netter's Atlas of Human Anatomy plates A listing of many important\frequently tested relationships for each exam A review outline for each exam A final exam review section based off of old exam questions A comprehensive outline for Embryology that many students find useful HERE is a small sample of of the Student Gross Notes. The Student Gross Anatomy Notes also includes a very valuable Test File DVD which includes: Gross Anatomy Exams w\answer keys (minimum of 10 old exams/exam block)-the Gross Anatomy professors are notorious for repeating questions and for using nearly the same exam format since at least 1980. These old exams are absolutely essential for preparing for the gross anatomy written examinations. This used to be a regular old CD, but there is so much material, we have had to switch to using DVDs this year!! Click HERE to view a sample gross anatomy exam Gross Anatomy Cross Sections (guaranteed to be on each practical exam) Summaries of clinical vignettes (also appear on every written exam) Old exams, notes, study guides for all other first year classes Pre-order Student Gross Anatomy Notes and receive a FREE ULSOM Class of 2011 T-shirt! Student's Opinion: Percent of Class that Reported Using Gross Notes: 90% Average Usefulness Score: 4.1/5.0 Selected Student Quotes: "Gross notes are the best resource because they emphasize testable material and are easier to understand." "The student gross notes are extremely useful. It saved me a lot of time and offered some really good study mnemonics. Great in combination with a Netter's." "Gross Notes, Netters, and the gross notes CD is all I used - you need all three and you'll do well in gross" Price: $130 Important note: These notes are not reviewed or officially approved of by the Gross Anatomy faculty. While we have gone to great lengths to ensure the information contained within is accurate and while almost all students use them as a valuable tool, they cannot be used as an authoritative source for challenging a professor's exam questions.
	Atlas of Human Anatomy, 4th Edition Frank H. Netter This is the gold standard for anatomy atlases-Dr. Netter's beautifully illustrated and colored plates clearly show important relationships between structures from multiple viewpoints. It is essential for both gross anatomy lab and for studying gross anatomy in general. There are quite a few anatomy atlases out there-many with color photography (as opposed to illustrations). Invariably, by the end of the semester, the other atlases are gathering dust and everyone is studying from Netter's atlas. Student's Opinion: Percent of Class that Reported Using Netter's 97% Average Usefulness Score: 4.7/5.0 Price: $75.95 new/$56.95 used
	Clinically Oriented Anatomy, 5th Edition Keith L. Moore, Arthur F. Dalley Gross anatomy course directors suggest students select one of two books to use as the "main textbook" for the course. Clinically Oriented Anatomy (COA) is a very comprehensive text that actually exceeds the scope of the course. Meanwhile, the other suggested text, Essential Clinical Anatomy (ECA), is a toned down version of COA that is often considered to be too abbreviated. In practice, most students use Student Gross Notes (in conjunction with Netter's atlas) as the main text for the class and one of these textbooks as reference. COA includes clinical correlations not found in ECA which are guaranteed to show up on examinations and is thus the textbook which students generally find more useful. Student's Opinion: Percent of Class that Reported Using COA: 67% Average Usefulness Score: 2.9/5.0 Price: $79.95 new/$59.95 used
	Langman's Medical Embryology, 10th Edition Thomas W. Sadler Langman's Medical Embryology is the required textbook for the embryology course. It is a small, compact, and concise text. Embryology is taught by primarily by two professors, Dr. Ho and Dr. Nettleton. Langman's is essential for Dr. Ho's lectures. There have been some complaints that Langman's is too concise in some areas-especially with regards to Dr. Nettleton's material. The other text that works as a very good supplement to clear up any remaining questions is The Developing Human by Keith L. Moore. It is perhaps best to start with Langman's and then look into acquiring The Developing Human if further clarification or information is desired. Student's Opinion: Percent of Class that Reported Using Langman's: 90% Average Usefulness Score: 3.6/5.0 Price: $59.95 new/$44.95 used
	Histology: A Text and Atlas Michael H. Ross This is the primary text for Histology and does a very good job building on class notes. In microstructures (histology), most professor's distribute very good notes for their lectures, but the text is very good for clarifying confusing points and includes some electron microscope images that often appear on the lab practicals. Student's Opinion: Percent of Class that Reported Using Histology: A Text and Atlas: 87% Average Usefulness Score: 3.2/5.0 Price: $66.95 new/$50.20 used
	Neuroanatomy: A Programmed Text Richard L. Sidman This workbook, more commonly known as "Sidman & Sidman", is required for Neurosciences, which begins midway through the first semester. Students will be given quite a bit of time over two weeks to work independently to complete this workbook. The book is designed to introduce students to the basics of neuroanatomy through simple diagrams, questions, and repetition. Students will then be given a short (and, if you did the book, fairly simple) exam over the material before progressing into any actual neuroscience lectures. (Since this is a required workbook, it was not included in our student survey) Price: $45.95 new/$34.45 used

Supplies

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Scrubs Set

For Gross Anatomy and Neuroscience Labs it is necessary to wear scrubs. These will be “ceil blue” surgical scrubs that are made from a thick material. Two (2) pairs of scrubs are recommended. You may also want to devote an old pair of athletic shoes to be worn in lab.

Price: $20.00 / set

Nitrile Gloves

Gloves are another supply that will be required for the gross anatomy lab. These gloves are strong, durable, and latex free. Last year's class recommended purchasing two boxes for the semester. However, a number of people ran out and required a third box. So, we recommend purchasing either two or three boxes-each box comes with 100 gloves.

Information on Nitrile Gloves

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