For your next chapter in medicine
Books & gear for residency
Step 3 preparation, specialty references, scrubs, clinical tools, and everyday shift essentials for medical residents and new graduates. Choose what fits your program and budget.
Ward reference
The Washington Manual of Surgery
Washington University
9th edition · 2023Prepare for surgical rotations with reading on perioperative care and common problems encountered on call.
Critical care
Marino’s The ICU Book
Paul L. Marino
5th edition · Print + eBook with updatesBuild your understanding of critical care before an ICU rotation, with reading on ventilation, shock, and acid–base problems.
Ward reference
The Sanford Guide to Antimicrobial Therapy
Sanford Guide
56th edition · 2026 · Pocket formatA pocket antimicrobial reference for ward reading. Use your hospital’s current guidance and local antibiogram in practice.
Clinical equipment
The Physicians Folding Clipboard
Fellow Medical
Trifold · Letter-size paper · BlackA folding clipboard for organizing paper notes on rounds. Follow your hospital’s policies for patient information.
Scrubs
COZYFIT Women’s Scrub Set
COZYFIT
Women’s fit · Select size and color on AmazonA V-neck top and jogger set for clinical days. Check your hospital’s required color and whether it supplies scrubs.
Scrubs
COZYFIT Men’s Scrub Set
COZYFIT
Men’s fit · Select size and color on AmazonA V-neck top and jogger set with pockets for a clinical shift. Match your program’s dress code before ordering.
Clinical equipment
Littmann Classic III Stethoscope
Littmann
Model 5620 · Black · 27-inchAn everyday bedside examination tool to consider for rotations and residency if you need to replace your current stethoscope.
Scrubs
Cherokee Tie-Back Scrub Cap
Cherokee
Style 2506 · Unisex · Adjustable tie-backA reusable cap option for clinical areas that permit personally supplied headwear. Confirm your facility’s operating-room requirements.
Surgery
Surgical Recall
Lorne Blackbourne
10th edition · 2024A question-and-answer review for preparing for surgical teaching, anatomy discussions, and the day’s operating-room cases.
Surgery
Sabiston Textbook of Surgery
Douglas Scott Tyler MD MSHCT
22nd edition · 2025A comprehensive surgical reference for residency reading, teaching preparation, and understanding the reasoning behind operative care.
Surgery
Clinical Scenarios in Surgery
Justin B. Dimick
3rd edition · 2024Practice discussing surgical decision-making through clinical scenarios before teaching conferences and supervised case reviews.
Surgery
The Mont Reid Surgical Handbook
The University of Cincinnati Residents
7th edition · 2017A compact surgical handbook for background ward reading. This older edition needs to be checked against your service’s current guidance.
Surgery
Pocket Surgery
Daniel B. Jones MD
3rd edition · 2023A portable reference for reviewing surgical presentations, perioperative topics, and questions from daily rounds.
Surgery
The ABSITE Review
Steven Mark Fiser
8th edition · 2025Organize surgical in-training exam preparation with focused review alongside your program’s recommended resources.
Surgery
Surgical Critical Care and Emergency Surgery
Forrest O. Moore
3rd edition · 2022Use clinical questions to prepare for discussions on surgical critical care and emergency surgery rotations.
Surgery
The General Surgery Intern Handbook
Angela A Guzzetta
2nd edition · 2021A practical starting point for understanding surgical intern responsibilities and preparing for the rhythm of a surgical service.
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