Medicine in a Day 1: Medical Sciences Revision Notes
Physiology, Anatomy, Embryology, Pathology, Cell Biology, Microbiology and more - for Medical Students
- 1st Edition - July 14, 2026
- Latest edition
- Editors: Marcus Drake, Berenice Aguirrezabala Armbruster, Sunjay Paul, Simon Atkinson, Rishi Miriyala, John Warner Levy, Hollie Blaber
- Language: English
The early years of medical school encompass a significant amount of new information covering normal body function and disease processes essential to understand clinical medicine.… Read more
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Description
Description
The early years of medical school encompass a significant amount of new information covering normal body function and disease processes essential to understand clinical medicine. Efficiently studying the appropriate breadth and depth of medical science topics appropriate for your course can feel a daunting task. Medicine in a Day 1: Medical Sciences Revision Notes: Physiology, Anatomy, Embryology, Pathology, Cell Biology, Microbiology and more—for Medical Students is here to help! It covers just the key content you need to know, in one convenient volume, designed for quick study and effective retention. Using an integrated, rapid revision notes format supported by clear diagrams and ‘clinical relevance’ boxes, it serves as an invaluable stand-alone text, or an excellent companion to other Medicine in a Day volumes which focus on the core clinical material required in the medical curriculum and as outlined in the Medical Licensing Assessment (MLA) content map. Together, the volumes in the Medicine in a Day series are a powerful resource for students, offering essentials-only coverage in a consistent format—from day one of medical school through to graduation.
Key features
Key features
- Helps you identify and understand fundamental content in the medical curriculum, as well as appreciate the direct connections between the sciences and clinical practice
- Features an easy-to-read format designed for quick navigation and highlighted by extensive illustrations
- Focusses on the key basic sciences content covered in medical schools, with concise sections on cell biology, biochemistry, microbiology, immunobiology, embryology, anatomy, physiology, histopathology, pharmacology, epidemiology, psychology, public health, statistics and planetary health. History/ examination and clinical cross-cutting themes are also covered
- Shares the knowledge and experience gained by a unique combination of authors, including early career stage doctors still close to what is required for exam success, expert educators, and senior specialists
- An ideal companion to other acclaimed volumes in the Medicine in a Day series for medical students—all designed to help you study efficiently, prepare for medical exams, or refresh your memory at any stage of your learning journey
- An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud
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Readership
Readership
Medical students
Table of contents
Table of contents
1. Expectations at the Start of a Medical Career
SECTION 1 Cellular in 3 Hours
2. Molecular Cell Biology and Biochemistry
3. Microbiology
4. Immunobiology
SECTION 2 Clinical Interface in 4 Hours
5. History and Examination
6. Scientific and Clinical Cross-Cutting Themes
SECTION 3 Embryology in an Hour
7. Embryology
SECTION 4 Anatomy in 6 Hours
8. Gastrointestinal Anatomy
9. Reproductive Anatomy
10. Urinary Tract Anatomy
11. Endocrine Anatomy
12. Cardiothoracic Anatomy
13. Breast Anatomy
14. Vascular Anatomy
15. Musculoskeletal Anatomy
16. Head, Neck and Spine
17. Anatomy of the Eye
18. Central Pathways of the Eye
19. Neuroanatomy
20. ENT Anatomy
SECTION 5 Physiology in 5 Hours
21. Gastrointestinal Physiology
22. Liver and Pancreas Physiology
23. Reproductive Physiology
24. Renal and Urinary Tract Physiology
25. Endocrine Physiology
26. Cardiovascular Physiology
27. Respiratory Physiology
28. Breast Physiology
29. Musculoskeletal and Smooth Muscle Physiology
30. Visual Physiology
31. Neurological Physiology
SECTION 6 Histopathology and Pharmacology in 3 Hours
32. Histopathology
33. Pharmacology
SECTION 7 Psychology, Public Health and Related in 2 Hours
34. Epidemiology
35. Public Health
36. Medical Statistics
37. Planetary Health
38. Psychology
SECTION 1 Cellular in 3 Hours
2. Molecular Cell Biology and Biochemistry
3. Microbiology
4. Immunobiology
SECTION 2 Clinical Interface in 4 Hours
5. History and Examination
6. Scientific and Clinical Cross-Cutting Themes
SECTION 3 Embryology in an Hour
7. Embryology
SECTION 4 Anatomy in 6 Hours
8. Gastrointestinal Anatomy
9. Reproductive Anatomy
10. Urinary Tract Anatomy
11. Endocrine Anatomy
12. Cardiothoracic Anatomy
13. Breast Anatomy
14. Vascular Anatomy
15. Musculoskeletal Anatomy
16. Head, Neck and Spine
17. Anatomy of the Eye
18. Central Pathways of the Eye
19. Neuroanatomy
20. ENT Anatomy
SECTION 5 Physiology in 5 Hours
21. Gastrointestinal Physiology
22. Liver and Pancreas Physiology
23. Reproductive Physiology
24. Renal and Urinary Tract Physiology
25. Endocrine Physiology
26. Cardiovascular Physiology
27. Respiratory Physiology
28. Breast Physiology
29. Musculoskeletal and Smooth Muscle Physiology
30. Visual Physiology
31. Neurological Physiology
SECTION 6 Histopathology and Pharmacology in 3 Hours
32. Histopathology
33. Pharmacology
SECTION 7 Psychology, Public Health and Related in 2 Hours
34. Epidemiology
35. Public Health
36. Medical Statistics
37. Planetary Health
38. Psychology
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: November 2, 2026
- Language: English
About the editors
About the editors
MD
Marcus Drake
Marcus Drake is Professor of Neurological Urology at Imperial College London, and Honorary Consultant Urologist at Charing Cross Hospital. Dr. Drake has clinical and research interests in urodynamics, neuro-urology, lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and lower urinary tract physiology. He was Chief Investigator of several major National Institute of Health Research studies, including UPSTREAM, which clarified the role of urodynamics for assessing men with voiding LUTS; TRIUMPH, which showed the value of conservative management of male LUTS; and PLANET which reviewed the wide range of medical causes of nocturia. Dr. Drake is currently helping lead the PREMISE study on minimally invasive surgery of the prostate. He was a Trustee of the International Continence Society for nine years, and chair of their Standardisation Steering Committee for six years. He was a member of two European Association of Urology Guidelines committees- Male LUTS and Female Incontinence.
Affiliations and expertise
Imperial College London, UKBA
Berenice Aguirrezabala Armbruster
Affiliations and expertise
GP trainee, North Oxfordshire VTS and Oxford University Hospitals, UKSP
Sunjay Paul
Affiliations and expertise
GP and Senior Lecturer, The University of Buckingham Medical School, UKSA
Simon Atkinson
Affiliations and expertise
Academic Director of Admissions and Recruitment, University of Bristol, UKRM
Rishi Miriyala
Affiliations and expertise
Medical Student, Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London, UKJW
John Warner Levy
Affiliations and expertise
Medical Student, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester, UKHB
Hollie Blaber
Affiliations and expertise
Obstetrics and Gynaecology Specialist Trainee, Salisbury District Hospital, UK