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Textbook of Family Medicine
This ninth edition of the Textbook of Family Medicine , edited by Drs. Robert E. Rakel and David P. Rakel, remains your #1 choice for complete guidance on the principles of family medicine, primary care in the community, and all aspects of clinical practice . Ideal for both residents and practicing physicians, this medical reference book includes evidence-based, practical information to optimize patient care and prepare you for the ABFM exam . A clean, quick-reference layout makes it easy for you to put information to work immediately in your practice.
1215 pages, Hardcover
First published April 25, 2007
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January 10, 2026
AKA - Sam studies for SHELF - because for all the hours I clocked in, you best believe it counts towards the Goodreads reading goal.
As with all my logged textbooks / prep books / Case Files, I didn't read this one straight through, but used it sporadically over my clerkship to supplement my learning.
This was a required text for our Family Medicine clerkship - I read only the required chapters. And while helpful enough, this is certainly a dense textbook and there are many other study resources I preferred to use when left to my own devices.
As with all my logged textbooks / prep books / Case Files, I didn't read this one straight through, but used it sporadically over my clerkship to supplement my learning.
This was a required text for our Family Medicine clerkship - I read only the required chapters. And while helpful enough, this is certainly a dense textbook and there are many other study resources I preferred to use when left to my own devices.
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