Medical Microbiology and Immunology (Lange Medical Books) is better than Made Rediculously Simple. Don't get wrong, MRS is a good book too. But, if you could only choose one, you should choose this one. First of all, it just came out this summer. So it does have some recent updates that MRS doesn't have, particularly with the antibiotics. It is in depth with what you need to know, yet concise at the same time. Another thing, is that it doesn't have those silly mnemonics that can often be very far fetched and cumbersome. And yet one more thing, but may sound silly, the font and layout better. It makes more judicious use of tables as well to drive home key points. And the best of all, is that it has over 600 USMLE style questions. The immunlogy section is extra ordinary with concise yet comprehensive ! It simplified not only for USMLE but also for medical carrier, so it should study first before the other topics. Last but not least, it also has a great section devoted to medical immunology, so no need to buy another separate book. So if you have money to get both, do it. But if you are trying to choose between the two, get this one. The LANGE Pharm and Board review book is good too.Book Details
- Title: Medical Microbiology and Immunology (Lange Medical Books)
- Authors: Warren E. Levinson, E. Jawetz
- List Price: $42.65
- Paperback: 576 pages
- Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education (ISE Editions); 7Rev Ed edition (August 1, 2002)
- ISBN-10: 0071212361
- ISBN-13: 9780071212366
- Book Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.2 x 0.9 inches
