<p>I'm looking for some books or study materials I can absorb while taking my acquiring my main degree and knocking down my pre-med requirements. I learn for the sake of learning and I love information. I'm currently In college and I've already knocked down a couple of my requirements, I'm just looking for some books that would help me grasp the gist of some concepts and give me a jump on future courses.</p>
<p>I really enjoy structure, and I can work long hard hours if I have that sort of structure. Thus I like to keep busy in my free-time. I only wish I was like some of my rich peers and I would hire tutors to pick my brain while I'm free =P</p>
<p>If you find that you want to learn more in addition to your current classes, you definitely aren't challenging yourself enough. Take a couple extra classes. At most schools, premed students definitely don't have the desire to study extra stuff that is not required for classes because simply there is not enough time even to do the required stuff.</p>
<p>I believe what he is trying to say is that he is currently taking some pre-reqs and other classes but would like to learn a few concepts for future courses, If so......</p>
<p>Just purchase a few "...made easy" or "....for dummies" books to get a basic concept and jot down a few notes that will help out in the future. Look for certain reviews on Amazon.com and they will usually tell you whether they are self-learning friendly or not.</p>
<p>Btw, if you do have some spare time, try to get some volunteering in as well.</p>
<p>Volunteering is slated for the summer on weekends (I'll be in class at this time too).</p>
<p>And yes ProjectX has it right; my intent is to learn new material that I will need to learn otherwise in the future. I'm not looking to cram a bunch of information in my head by reading a 500 page book in a months time...Just a way to build upon some extra paragons over the next 4 years while I attend class.</p>
<p>just focus on your current classes and do well in them. if you feel that you have a lot of free time, shadow a doctor, volunteer, and try to get research. don't study too far ahead, because it will confuse you (especially since most premed courses build on each other) and may affect your grades for the current semester. If you feel compelled to study for the next semester from now, go to the library and check out the texts being used in your future classes.</p>
<p>First Aid for the USMLE (formerly First Aid for the Boards) has an annually updated, complete review of basic science review books. If you want to get ahead on clinical material, read the Washington Manual of Therapeutics several times -- it will not all make sense, but the vocabulary and general concepts will be very helpful. (The thirtieth edition is less than $5 used). If you know everything in the Washington Manual, you'll be more knowledgeable than all medical students and most internists.</p>