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 To become a doctor and then a psychiatrist, you need to read books covering basic medical knowledge, clinical skills, and specialized psychiatric content. Here are some recommended books at different stages:

 

Pre-Medical Stage

 

- "The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer" by Siddhartha Mukherjee: It presents the history of cancer research and treatment, helping you understand the development of medical science and the complexity of disease.

- "How Doctors Think" by Jerome Groopman: This book reveals the thinking process of doctors in diagnosis and treatment, which is beneficial for cultivating clinical thinking ability.

- "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot: It focuses on ethical issues in medical research and can enhance your awareness of medical ethics.

 

Medical School Stage

 

- Basic Medical Knowledge:

- "Gray’s Anatomy for Students" by Drake et al: It is a classic anatomy textbook with clear explanations and rich illustrations, which is very helpful for learning human anatomy.

- "Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology" by John E. Hall: This book systematically expounds the principles of human physiology and is an important reference for mastering physiological knowledge.

- "Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease" by Vinay Kumar et al: It is a authoritative pathology textbook that helps you understand the mechanism of disease occurrence and development.

- Clinical Skills:

- "Bates’ Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking" by Lynn S. Bickley: It introduces the methods and skills of physical examination and medical history collection in detail, which is essential for clinical practice.

- "Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine" by Murray Longmore et al: It is a concise and practical clinical handbook that can be carried around for quick reference.

- Psychiatric Specialization:

- "Kaplan and Sadock’s Concise Textbook of Clinical Psychiatry" by Benjamin J. Sadock et al: It is a comprehensive and concise psychiatric textbook covering various aspects of psychiatry.

- "Black and Andreasen’s Introductory Textbook of Psychiatry" by Donald W. Black et al: It focuses on basic concepts and clinical manifestations of psychiatric disorders.

- "Stahl’s Essential Psychopharmacology" by Stephen M. Stahl: This book is dedicated to psychopharmacology, which is very helpful for understanding the use of psychiatric drugs.

- "Psychiatric Interviewing: The Art of Understanding" by Shawn Shea: It introduces the skills and methods of psychiatric interviews, which is crucial for establishing a good doctor-patient relationship and obtaining accurate information.

 

After Graduation

 

- "Mind Fixers: Psychiatry’s Troubled Search for the Biology of Mental Illness" by Anne Harrington: It reviews the development history of modern psychiatry and helps you understand the controversies and challenges in the field of psychiatry.

- "Gabbard’s Treatments of Psychiatric Disorders" by Glen O. Gabbard: It systematically introduces the treatment methods of various psychiatric disorders and is an important reference for clinical practice.

 

The above are just some recommended books, and the specific reading list may vary depending on the requirements of the medical school and personal interests. In addition to reading books, clinical practice and continuous learning are also crucial for becoming an excellent doctor and psychiatrist.

 

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