Do you need to take a break from your monotonous and heavy reading of general medicine books for MBBS? If that is the case then you are in the right place as we will share with you some important ways to have fun. 

From time to time, every student needs to wind a little to set themselves free from the constraint of tedious life. Only study and no play can hamper your lifestyle making you feel restless. And we don’t want you to feel that do we? 

That is why we have created a list of books for medical students to read to make sure that they are mentally recharged and spiritually uplifted to take the journey ahead on a path full of excitement and fun. 

Books for medical students that should be read for fun:

Books are the best moral and ethical guidelines that can lead one to the path of success. Books hold insight into things that are unseen, unheard of, and unbelievable. Only through reading them, one can be inspired. Though there are many books the students can read, here is the best list of books for medical students that should at least be once read to. 

• Bad Science by Ben Goldacre

One of the must-reads for medical students as this particular book will be lending you insight on so many things that you are yet to explore. Having a humorous tone, this particular book will inspire you to take up research. 

Focusing on what takes place in the lab, the book by the British physician Goldacre lays down the basic principle of the included holistic methods research in the most satirical way possible. 

Making the aspect lighter-hearted and using, the book succeeds in capturing many concerns that happen behind the closed doors of a lab which you won’t get by reading Essentials Forensic Medicine Toxicology. 

From discussing malpractice to providing the readers with an exhibition of the harsh reality of the realm of research, the book has a depth that will rattle you. 

• Where there is no Doctor: a Village Healthcare Handbook by David Werner

This one is a manifesto for the healthcare system as this manual is formulated based on the experiences of the author himself. 

Being influenced by the healthcare system of Mexico, the book tends to provide the reader with instructions on how to take care of the issues in the isolated area. 

The tips you will be getting on topics ranging from aids to malaria, from addiction to prevention of it, will help you greatly.

• Being Mortal by Atul Gawande

This book by Atul Gawande stresses the need to focus on the development of making the procedure of taking care of olds and sick. 

The book showcases the 1990s setting of the healthcare system where the lack of care and systematization of the healthcare institutions were epitomized. 

It also provides a clear contrast between the medical and cultural practices of Asian and middle eastern countries. Many heavy things were discussed to give one a clear idea of what has been happening and how it is changing. 

• This is going to hurt by Adam Kay

Are you aspiring to be a gynaecologist? Do you want to take a bit of tip from a renowned gynaecologist so that you can lay a cornerstone for your career? If that is the case then reading ‘This Is Going To Hurt’ by Adam Kay will do you good. 

The light reading will provide the people with the insight needed to get ahead in the field of gynaecology. The light-hearted yet information shared in the novel not only enhances the readability level of the book but helps the student to get connected to the practice effectively. 

The insightful admission to Adam Kay’s career as a gynecologist, his journey through the Med School, describes the journey through and through. This book is sure a treat compared to Lippincott’s Illustrated Reviews Biochemistry Ferrier. 

He goes on to discuss his days as an underpaid junior doctor, how it felt to save a life, and other important thrilling information to provide that footing in one’s journey. 

• Do No Harm by Henry Marsh:

Another book shares an insightful experience of a doctor, through his journey to being a ‘doctor’, being a ‘human having the responsibility of holding life at one’s hand. 

Neurosurgeon Henry Marsh shares his experience about the responsibility that one holds when someone is on the table of surgery. 

It is what he describes as “An unforgettable insight into the countless human dramas that take place in a busy modern hospital, and a lesson in the need for hope when faced with life’s most difficult decisions”. 

Though neurosurgery is all about having intricate skills, knowledge, and showcasing steady hands, then marsh will make you question the whole thing again and again. 

Being a neurosurgeon is much more than what meets the eye. The decision-making skill that needs to be on point, because it is one decision depends on one’s life on. 

He showcases how a single move can make someone paralyzed, how one wrong move can cause them to lose their normalcy, the intricate situations that one goes through are portrayed perfectly in the book. 

How one wrestles against those feelings and walks ahead to win is something that one can take a peek at through this book. 

• The House Of God by Samuel Shem:

Only fictional in the list, but surely it shows in an allegorical way how hectic the life of an intern is. Apart from reading Essentials Forensic Medicine Toxicology, you should give it a read as this book is based on the real-life incidents of Psychiatrist Samuel Shem, he recalls the story of an intern and his journey through his education. 

The satirical and comical elements in the book will make you laugh as well as make you question the harsh reality of the lives of interns. Give this a read if you want something light.

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Conclusion:

Apart from reading the books for medical students, we suggest that you read take a break to explore all the other books that will inspire you, motivate you and compel you to keep going.