There is no single, ideal book for the Medicine Clerkship, and no particular book is required. Students must learn different topics in different depths, so that they must aim their reading accordingly.

Comprehensive textbooks

These are used when in-depth knowledge is required. This depth is appropriate in learning about the medical conditions of patients for whom you are providing care. These textbooks are outstanding references, but are too long to read cover-to-cover during the clerkship.

1. 1. Anthony Fauci, et al., eds. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine
The complete 17^th edition is available on-line at:
http://www.accessmedicine.com/resourceTOC.aspx?resourceID=4


2. Lee Goldman, J. Claude Bennett, eds. Cecil Textbook of Medicine

Intermediate textbooks

These are good sources for general readings in medicine. Their depth is appropriate for learning about the medical conditions of other patients on the team, not your own, and for informing yourself about disease topics.

1. 1. Thomas E. Andreoli, Charles C. J. Carpenter, Robert C. Griggs, Joseph Loscalzo, Robert C. Griggs, eds. Cecil Essentials of Medicine


2. Mark C. Fishman, Andrew R. Hoffman, Richard D. Klausner, Malcolm S. Thaler, eds. Medicine

Pocket texts

The mini-versions of Harrison's and Cecil's are very concise, useful perhaps as a quick reminder, but too terse for general learning.

1. 1. Anthony Fauci, et al., eds. Harrison's Manual of Medicine


2. Lee Goldman, J. Claude Bennett, eds. Pocket Companion to Cecil Textbook of Medicine

Manuals

These are often useful for therapy, differential diagnosis, and nuts-and-bolts.

1. Gopa Green, et al. The Washington Manual of Medical Therapeutics


2. Fred F. Ferri. Practical Guide to the Care of the Medical Patient


3. Stephen N. Adler, Dianne B. Gasbarra, Debra Adler-Klein. Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis


4. Charles L. Bardes. Essential Skills in Clinical Medicine

Electronic references

WCMC subscribes to several electronic resources, which can be accessed via the library site at http://library.med.cornell.edu/. Many residents and students use UpToDate Online, which can be accessed via the library and at most terminals in NYPH. You can also click on the following link: http://www.utdol.com/enterprise.asp?bhcp=1

The Weill Cornell Department of Medicine Literature Archive

The Department of Medicine maintains a comprehensive set of select journal articles and practice guidelines, many with full text, at http://medstaff.med.cornell.edu/. Use your regular WCMC CWID and password for access.