Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease [with Student Consult Online Access]

by Vinay Kumar, Abul K. Abbas, Jon C. Aster

One of the best-selling medical textbooks of all time, Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease is the one book that nearly all medical students purchase, and is also widely used by physicians worldwide. A "who's who" of pathology experts delivers the most dependable, current, and complete coverage of today's essential pathology knowledge. At the same time, masterful editing and a practical organization make mastering every concept remarkably easy. Online access via Student Consult includes self-assessment and review questions, interactive case studies, downloadable images, videos, and a virtual microscope that lets you view slides at different magnifications. The result remains the ideal source for an optimal understanding of pathology. Offers the most authoritative and comprehensive, yet readable coverage available in any pathology textbook, making it ideal for USMLE or specialty board preparation as well as for course work. Includes access to the complete contents online via Student Consult, along with self-assessment and review questions, over 100 interactive clinical case studies, videos, and a virtual microscope that lets users view slides at different magnifications.

Delivers a state-of-the-art understanding of the pathologic basis of disease through completely updated coverage, including the latest cellular and molecular biology.
Demonstrates every concept visually with over 1,600 full-color photomicrographs and conceptual diagrams - many revised for even better quality.
Facilitates learning with an outstanding full-color, highly user-friendly design.

Genres: Medicine, Textbooks, Science, School, Reference

1464 pages, Hardcover

Published June 11, 2009

About the author

Librarian Note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name.

Donald N. Pritzker Professor
Chair, Department of Pathology
Biologic Science Division and Prizker School of Medicine
University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois

Reviews

[Ahmar · Rating 5 out of 5]

Finally, a science text to rival the unbridled, carnal sexiness of my infectious disease epidemiology text (Infectious Disease Epidemiology: Theory And Practice).

[Wajid · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well written book. I have not finished it but I don't think I would. Everytime I got to a chapter I had the impression that the chapter would never end. Overall great read but just too much info good Reference definitely not a review

[Katelyn]

This is my life now.

[Ranita Terroe · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have not finished reading this book and will never ever stop referring to this book!

[Smiley · Rating 1 out of 5]

NIGHTMARE FOR MEDICAL STUDENTS

My professors could not finish teaching us this book even in one and a half years, though they tried hard.

My class which read and highlighted and annotated the book the whole year struggled to revise it the day before the pathology exam.

Alternatives:
1. Pathology by Alan Stevens and James Lowe (clearly labelled photos, single author's voice unifying the book, diagrams which can be copied)
2. Pathology : the Big Picture by Walter Kemp, Travis Brown and Dennis Burns (concise - not a single word is wasted)

The same authors (and Dr Andrea T Deyrup) have written a revolutionary new magazine-sized book for medical students called ROBBINS ESSENTIAL PATHOLOGY.

This book should be removed from the list of recommended university textbooks so that students will actually get enough sleep the night before the pathology exam

[Jarred Michalski · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Bible of medicine and essential to understanding human disease. Every doctor must read once during their career.

[Josh Rouch · Rating 4 out of 5]

Medical school essential

[Daniel Miles · Rating 1 out of 5]

Terrible read!