Overview
There are a number of medical student publications
that put the skills of U of T medical students to good use. From comedy
to serious scientific writing, there's a place for writers of all
styles. Some of these publications have been around for a while (the
UTMJ was established in 1923) and contribute to the U of T Medicine
mystique.
Many of the publications fall under the portfolio of the Medical Society VP Publications. Contact VP Publications for more information about how to get involved.
Essentials of Clinical Examination Handbook
The Essentials of Clinical Examination Handbook is one of the valuable
handbooks published by the undergraduate medical class of the University
of Toronto. The aim of the book is to provide a condensed and practical
guide to assist in the development of history taking and physical
examination skills of the physician in training. A universal approach is
taken towards developing clinical skills, making this book an excellent
reference for a variety of clinically oriented courses. The content is
all student-generated and is reviewed by the faculty at the University
of Toronto and by the prominent physicians affiliated with U of T's
world class network of teaching hospitals. This handbook has become the
must-have reference for almost every medical student across Canada and
is quickly growing in the United States and Europe.
This book can be purchased at the University of Toronto Book Stores and many other stores where medical textbooks are sold.
Toronto Notes
The Toronto Notes 2009 is a comprehensive package of review material
useful for medical students. Students studying for medical licensing
exams have found that this is the one book that is able to quickly
prepare you for the medical school licensing exam.
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University of Toronto Medical Journal (UTMJ)
UTMJ is Canada's oldest running undergraduate student run publication
(since 1924). Featuring review articles, news and opinions, this
quarterly publication is a great resource for students and professionals
alike. The UTMJ is funded in part by its subscribers and in part by the
Medical Society.
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Droopy Lid
The Droopy Lid is now the irreverent voice of Toronto Medical students,
featuring humor in the vein of The Onion and National Lampoon.
The Pulse is a newspaper that focuses on issues related to medicine.
Contributions and letters are welcome from all U of T students, faculty,
and staff. This newspaper brings together different viewpoints and
fosters an interdisciplinary approach to medicine. The name "The Pulse"
was chosen because the pulse is a vital sign in medicine that is often
monitored in patients. The Pulse monitors the vital opinions of the U of
T community on issues related to medicine.
The Meds Red Book is a directory of all students in the undergraduate
medical program and also includes a list of key faculty and student
support contacts that are useful to the student body. This is
distributed free of charge to all students in the month of September.
The free Meds Student Planner is also handed out in September. Compiling
the Redbook and Planner is the responsibility of the Medical Society VP
Publications.