West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
2021-2022 Official Booklist
The West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM) is dedicated to educating students in the arts, science, and philosophy of osteopathic medicine. The following booklist represents the required texts for the 2021-2022 academic year, organized by course and discipline to assist students in preparing for their educational journey.
Note: This booklist is subject to change. Students should verify book requirements through the official WVSOM portal before purchasing. ISBN numbers are provided for reference when purchasing textbooks. Instructors may provide additional supplemental materials during the course.
Anatomy & Embryology
| Title | Author(s) | Edition/Year | ISBN |
| Gray's Anatomy for Students | Drake, Vogl, Mitchell | 4th Edition, 2019 | 978-0323518900 |
| Clinical Anatomy by Regions | Snell | 10th Edition, 2018 | 978-1451198672 |
| The Developing Human: Clinically Oriented Embryology | Moore, Persaud, Torchia | 11th Edition, 2019 | 978-0323512372 |
| Netter's Atlas of Anatomy | Netter | 7th Edition, 2018 | 978-0323611364 |
Physiology
| Title | Author(s) | Edition/Year | ISBN |
| Grant's Dissector | Tank | 16th Edition, 2017 | 978-1469889603 |
| Ganong's Review of Medical Physiology | Barrett | 26th Edition, 2019 | 978-1259675991 |
| BRS Physiology | Costanzo | 7th Edition, 2018 | 978-1496387521 |
| Medical Physiology: Principles for Clinical Medicine | Rhoades, Bell | 4th Edition, 2018 | 978-1451189168 |
Biochemistry
| Title | Author(s) | Edition/Year | ISBN |
| Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry | Nelson, Cox | 8th Edition, 2021 | 978-1319227620 |
| Harper's Illustrated Biochemistry | Murray | 31st Edition, 2020 | 978-1260120411 |
| BRS Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, and Genetics | Swanson | 7th Edition, 2019 | 978-1260420995 |
Microbiology & Immunology
| Title | Author(s) | Edition/Year | ISBN |
| Jawetz, Melnick, & Adelberg's Medical Microbiology | Brooks | 28th Edition, 2019 | 978-1259644295 |
| Clinical Microbiology Made Ridiculously Simple | Gladwin, Trattler | 7th Edition, 2020 | 978-1935660223 |
| Basic Immunology: Functions and Disorders of the Immune System | Abbas, Lichtman, Pillai | 6th Edition, 2019 | 978-0323532370 |
Pathology
| Title | Author(s) | Edition/Year | ISBN |
| Robbins Basic Pathology | Kumar, Abbas, Aster | 10th Edition, 2020 | 978-0323529189 |
| Robbins and Cotran Pocket Companion to Robbins Basic Pathology | Kumar, Abbas, Aster | 10th Edition, 2020 | 978-0323529264 |
| Rapid Review Pathology | Goljan | 4th Edition, 2018 | 978-0323513188 |
Pharmacology
| Title | Author(s) | Edition/Year | ISBN |
| Basic & Clinical Pharmacology | Katzung | 15th Edition, 2021 | 978-1259641157 |
| Rang & Dale's Pharmacology | Rang, Dale, Ritter, Flower | 9th Edition, 2019 | 978-0702074494 |
| BRS Pharmacology | Claudio | 7th Edition, 2018 | 978-1260018532 |
Osteopathic Principles & Practice
| Title | Author(s) | Edition/Year | ISBN |
| Foundations of Osteopathic Medicine | American Osteopathic Association | 4th Edition, 2020 | 978-1945542000 |
| Somatic Dysfunction in Osteopathic Family Medicine | Schnitzler | 3rd Edition, 2018 | 978-1496389013 |
| An Osteopathic Approach to Diagnosis and Treatment | DiGiovanna, Schiowitz | 3rd Edition, 2014 | 978-0781752972 |
| Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine: Principles and Practice | Carreiro | 2nd Edition, 2009 | 978-1935660261 |
Clinical Medicine
| Title | Author(s) | Edition/Year | ISBN |
| Current Medical Diagnosis & Treatment | McPhee, Papadakis | 60th Edition, 2021 | 978-1260457952 |
| Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine (2-Volume Set) | Fauci, et al. | 21st Edition, 2022 | 978-1260466909 |
| Bates' Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking | Bickley | 13th Edition, 2020 | 978-1496398480 |
Medical Ethics & Professionalism
| Title | Author(s) | Edition/Year | ISBN |
| Medical Ethics: A Very Short Introduction | Tony Hope | 2nd Edition, 2021 | 978-0198829630 |
| Principles of Biomedical Ethics | Beauchamp, Childress | 8th Edition, 2019 | 978-0190640870 |
Additional Resources
| Title | Author(s) | Edition/Year | ISBN |
| First Aid for the USMLE Step 1 | Tao Le, Vikas Bhushan | 2022 Edition, 2021 | 978-1264267852 |
| USMLE Step 1 Qbook | Kaplan Medical | 2019 Edition, 2018 | 978-1506236359 |
| First Aid for the COMLEX-USA Level 1 | Southern, Savoia, Lee | 2nd Edition, 2019 | 978-1260462007 |
Purchasing Information
WVSOM students have several options for purchasing required textbooks:
- The WVSOM Bookstore (located on campus)
- Online retailers including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Elsevier
- Digital textbook platforms such as VitalSource or AccessMedicine
- Used book options through student-to-student exchanges
Students should consult their course syllabi for the most up-to-date information regarding which textbook editions are required for specific courses. In many cases, earlier editions of textbooks may be acceptable with instructor approval.
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