Medical Genetics
by Jorde
Mosby, 2nd (revised) edition, ISBN: 0323012531
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20 students have reviewed this book Average Course Rating: 4.95 Average Boards Rating: 2.40

Essential book, September 14, 2003 Reviewer: Nathan Hanson, MS2004; Study Philosophy: Goin' for a competitive residency With Dr. Jorde teaching directly from this book and using it as a reference/syllabus, this book is essential. Besides, it is well written. Course Rating: Boards Rating:

Take notes in the book, September 12, 2003 Reviewer: Nate Miller, MS2006; Study Philosophy: Beat the mean This is basically your syllabus for the course. It is clear and easy to read, and like I said it is what Sr. Jorde uses as the basis for his lectures, Course Rating: Boards Rating:

Class based on this book, September 11, 2003 Reviewer: Josh Garcia, MS2006; Study Philosophy: Beat the mean So much of the lectures and principles you need to know are found in this book. Necessary for this course. Course Rating: Boards Rating:

This book saved my genetics grade, September 11, 2003 Reviewer: Sarah Petersen, MS2006; Study Philosophy: P = MD I was sick for a lot of the second block and didn't go to class much (ask any of my classmates who might just say "Sarah, who?". This book was like having Dr. Jorde give me personal lectures while I sat comfortably on my couch. I did the questions at the end of each chapter - very helpful and surprisingly similar to the test questions. Don't even think twice about not getting this book. Course Rating: Boards Rating:

This Book is the Syllabus, September 11, 2003 Reviewer: Todd Miller, MS2006; Study Philosophy: Beat the mean Written by Dr. Jorde for his own lectures. You need this book! Course Rating: Boards Rating:

It's worth buying!, September 11, 2003 Reviewer: Angela De La O, MS2006; Study Philosophy: Beat the mean I'm not usually a book person, but this book was definitely worth it! Course Rating: Boards Rating:

Great book, September 11, 2003 Reviewer: Arash Mohajer, MS2006; Study Philosophy: Goin' for a competitive residency If there is one book that you have to buy, this would be it. This book simplifies lectures and makes everything easier to understand. The majority of material in lecture are presented in the book. Course Rating: Boards Rating:

Get the book, September 11, 2003 Reviewer: Melissa Bentley, MS2006; Study Philosophy: Beat the mean This was a very helpful book, written by professor Jorde, who donates royalties back to the class for a party- so it is worth buying! Course Rating: Boards Rating:

It's all you need, September 10, 2003 Reviewer: John Nord, MS2006; Study Philosophy: Beat the mean get it for the class, not sure about board value. Course Rating: Boards Rating:

Worth getting, September 8, 2003 Reviewer: Christy Chan, MS2006; Study Philosophy: Beat the mean Since it was written by the professor himself, the book easily followed his lectures. In addition, I found the word problems excellent preparation for the exams. Course Rating: Boards Rating:

Buy it, September 5, 2003 Reviewer: Erica Wittwer, MS2006; Study Philosophy: Beat the mean This book is helpful for the course, some people took notes directly onto their books and didn't bother with the syllabus. It is actually interesting to read and the practice problems are very helpful for the tests. I haven't taken the boards so I don't know how helpful it will be then. Course Rating: Boards Rating:

Get it, September 5, 2003 Reviewer: Joey Merback, MS2005; Study Philosophy: Beat the mean Written by the course director, you don't even need to take notes during lecture. Course Rating: Boards Rating:

Necessary for Class, September 2, 2003 Reviewer: Trevor Satterfield, MS2006; Study Philosophy: Beat the mean This is great book. I followed the book as Jorde lectured and found this an easy way to review and prepare for tests. The questions at the end of each chapter are great preparation for the exams. I definitely recommend using the book during the course. Course Rating: Boards Rating:

a must have, June 4, 2002 Reviewer: Joanne Davis, MS2004; Study Philosophy: Beat the mean you have to have this book! it's easy to read, has problems to do at the end of the chapter (do these) and has interesting pictures. dr. jorde is a great lecturer and all the information he presents in class is in the book, so if you decide to fall asleep in the middle of class you can always read the chapter to see what you missed. i doubt you need to know genetics in so much detail for the boards but it's good to review the main concepts. Course Rating: Boards Rating:

Buy it or Else!!, May 30, 2002 Reviewer: Keith VanCuran, MS2005; Study Philosophy: Beat the mean You MUST buy this book. Don't think, just do it. Dr. Jorde, who teaches the course, wrote this book. Everything on the test and in lecture is straight out of the book. I took the book to class and highlighted along with lecture. He has no really lecture notes so the book is it. Ditto on what everyone says about the practice problems. Also, you really don't need the latest brand new edition. Buy one that is the previous edition, there is very little difference and it won't affect your grade. Course Rating: Boards Rating:

Good for practice problems, May 29, 2002 Reviewer: Jennifer Rasmussen, MS2005; Study Philosophy: P = MD If you have this book you won't need to go to class. The practice problems at the end of the chapters are wonderful preparation for the actual test problems. Course Rating: Boards Rating:

Must have, May 29, 2002 Reviewer: Ryan Jackson, MS2005; Study Philosophy: Beat the mean You need this book. The syllabus is just an outline. The book is very well written and Dr. Jorde's lectures follow the book closely. Course Rating: Boards Rating:

Good Reference, May 29, 2002 Reviewer: Seth Spanos, MS2004; Study Philosophy: Beat the mean This book is absolutely necessary for the course. It is "the syllabus" for the course. The genetics on the boards is covered in biochem and other courses, so I would not use this as a board study book. Course Rating: Boards Rating:

Gotta have it!, August 25, 2001 Reviewer: Matt Morgan, MS2003; Study Philosophy: Beat the mean Dr. Jorde basically wrote this text and he lectures practically word for word from it! Makes class a breeze since it's all written down for you! Not too useful for boards, however. Too much on a narrow topic. Course Rating: Boards Rating:

Essential for 1st Year, July 16, 2001 Reviewer: Gillian Baty, MS2004; Study Philosophy: P = MD I can't comment on this book for boards, since I haven't taken them, but it is an essential book for the course. There are no syllabus notes since the professor "wrote the book" so to speak. It is also an excellent reference for down the road. You will need this book so get it. Course Rating: Boards Rating:

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