RECOMMENDED BOOKS FOR
FRCPATH MICROBIOLOGY
Most candidates already own some of these from Part 1. For Part 2, the Oxford Handbook of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology should be your base, but guidelines are even more critical than books.
Oxford Handbook of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology
Your core reference for clinical microbiology and infection topics. Use this as your anchor text and supplement with guidelines.
Mandell’s Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases
A gold standard textbook in infectious disease reference. Useful for in-depth pathogenesis and treatment strategies.
Kucers’ The Use of Antibiotics
Comprehensive pharmacology and use of antimicrobials across organisms. Expensive but thorough; borrow if possible.
Medical Microbiology: A Guide to Microbial Infections
Exam-oriented and concise reference. Helpful for quick refreshers, especially on lab diagnosis and clinical relevance.
Manual of Infection Prevention and Control – Nizam Damani
A practical book for infection control. Helpful if you prefer a consolidated text over fragmented online content.
How to Read a Paper (EBM Basics)
Teaches fundamentals of evidence-based medicine and critical appraisal. Ideal for statistics and data interpretation sections.
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