Books to Read in MBBS 3rd Year

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Books to Read in MBBS 3rd Year
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The 3rd year MBBS curriculum includes Community
Medicine (PSM), Forensic Medicine and toxicology,
Otorhinolaryngology (ENT), and Ophthalmology
subjects. Many books are available for these
subjects, but not all of them prove suitable for
you. You should choose books that are easy to
understand and have a lot of useful diagrams,
charts, tables, etc. These books should also
follow the latest CBME pattern. Here are some
recommended books for 3rd-year MBBS students.
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Community Medicine (PSM) Community Medicine,
also known as preventive and social medicine, is
a subject that deals with the health of the
population and the prevention of diseases. It is
an important subject for 3rd year MBBS students
because it helps them understand the factors that
affect the health of individuals and communities
and also formulate strategies to improve them.
Here are some of the books that will be your
ultimate guide to studying this subject
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Parks Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine
by K Park This is a popular textbook on PSM that
explores how individual and population health are
affected by various factors. The author also
suggests ways to improve health outcomes through
different interventions. This book is favored by
medical students for its clarity and updated
content. It covers topics such as COVID-19 and
the management of infectious diseases like
malaria, dengue, hepatitis, HIV/AIDS, etc. It
also provides information on chronic diseases,
vaccination, and various health programs.
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Review of Preventive Social Medicine by Vivek
Jain This PSM book has also found its place on
the desk of the MBBS students. This is because it
follows the examination pattern, chapter-wise. It
focuses on concept building, wider coverage,
value- and approach-based MCQs, IBQs, and the
list goes on. Its latest version mentions
initiatives regarding public health in India and
around the world, and thus, it covers public
health and disease control with guidelines.
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Short Notes in Community Medicine by P.V.D.
Shetty This community medicine book provides
short notes on every topic of this subject. All
of these notes are easy to understand, thus
making them ideal for students. The book has
structured notes with illustrative diagrams,
flowcharts, frequently asked questions, and more.
So, students must get their hands on this book.
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Forensic Medicine Toxicology Forensic Medicine
and toxicology is a subject that explores how
medical and scientific knowledge can be used to
solve crimes, especially those involving death,
injury, or poisoning. It is a branch of medicine
that deals with the legal implications of health
and disease. It is an important subject for 3rd
year MBBS students because it teaches them how to
determine the causes and mechanisms of death, the
identification of victims and offenders, the
examination of physical evidence, the analysis of
poisons and drugs, and the writing of
medico-legal reports and certificates.
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Below are some of the best books on forensic
medicine toxicology. The Essentials of
Forensic Medicine and Toxicology by KS Narayan
Reddy and OP Murty  It is a well-known textbook
of forensic medicine and toxicology. It is
demanded by students and other medical experts
across Asia. It is designed in such a way that
students can easily clear their concepts related
to this subject. It consists of points tables,
and drawings and hence is easy to understand. It
includes ICMRs standard guidelines, medico-legal
issues, and more.
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Review of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology by
Gautam Biswas This review book is in accordance
with the CBME curriculum and is written in a
lucid manner. The latest edition of the book has
must-know information, magic bullet section
providing the chapter summary, line diagrams,
flowcharts, IBQs, MCQs, and a lot more. All these
features and the easy to understand content make
this book a preferred choice for students.
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Principles of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology
by Rajesh Bardale This book provides students
with clear insight into this field. This book has
more than 400 original/clinical color photographs
that are easy to understand. It covers forensic
osteology, telemedicine, consumer protection
acts, indemnity insurance, and the list goes on.
The book also includes the judgements by the
honourable Supreme Court 
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Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) Otorhinolaryngology
(ENT) is the branch of medicine that deals with
the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and
disorders of the ear. A book that is a holy grail
for 3rd year MBBS students isDiseases of Ear,
Nose Throat ( Head and Neck Surgery) by PL
Dhingra and Shruti Dhingra. One of the best books
for otorhinolaryngology in MBBS, it is written in
a basic language so that students can easily
grasp every piece of information in it. To make
them well-versed in the exams, this contains
several solved MCQs.
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Ophthalmology The third year of the MBBS program
introduces students to ophthalmology, the medical
specialty that focuses on the eyes and their
disorders. The visual system is a complex and
essential part of human anatomy and physiology,
and it can be affected by various diseases and
conditions. The ophthalmology syllabus covers a
wide range of subjects, such as the eye's
microbiology, pathology, and pharmacology, as
well as the signs and symptoms of ocular
diseases.
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Ophthalmology is an important field of study for
future doctors, as eye health is closely related
to overall health and quality of life. By
combining theoretical knowledge and practical
skills, students gain the competence and
confidence to deal with various eye-related
health issues in their medical practice. Lets
find out which book is the best fit for 3rd year
MBBS.
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Comprehensive Ophthalmology by AK Khurana    
   It is one of the best books for ophthalmology
in MBBS because it covers anatomy and physiology
of the eye, optics and refraction, and other
topics related to this field. The applied anatomy
and physiology are provided after every chapter.
It has illustrations that are made using sterile
photos and simple line drawings. This book also
explains practical ophthalmology. If they want to
prepare better for ophthalmology, then they
should definitely get it.
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You have learned about the best books for 3rd
year MBBS that will help you succeed and score
high marks in your exams. Conclusion If you are
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will prepare you for the third-year MBBS exams.
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