Recommended Resources

Books

Introductory Texts:

• Learning Radiology – Recognizing the Basics

  

  This ranks as my number one “must-read” book as it is an excellent introduction to radiology. It provides a comprehensive overview of radiology interpretation making it ideal for medical students or junior doctors starting to learn about radiology. Covering topics from recognising adequate radiographs, to normal anatomy, to essential diagnoses from different body systems, this is my top recommendation. Check out this fantastic book!

• Felson’s Principles of Chest Roentgenology

  

  An excellent introductory textbook with worksheets to guide learning. It provides a detailed look at cardiothoracic imaging, from understanding normal chest x-rays to patterns of lung disease. Great book for chest imaging!

Anatomy:

• Applied Radiological Anatomy

  

  This is one of my personal favourites for radiological anatomy and is also one of RANZCR's recommended readings. It is detailed and divided into sections covering:

  • - The central nervous system.
  • - The thorax, abdomen, & pelvis.
  • - The upper and lower limbs.
  • - Obstetrics and neonatology.

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• Netter's Concise Radiologic Anatomy

  

  Netter's concise radiological anatomy is another well known text. It provides both diagramatic images as well as radiographic images to help you learn anatomy. Start learning with great diagrams!

• Weir & Abrahams’ Imaging Atlas of Human Anatomy

  

  This is purely for anatomical recognition with clear radiology images that are labelled. There is little theory making this textbook more suited for revising your labelling skills. Check out this high-quality atlas!

• Last’s Anatomy

  

  While Last's anatomy is typically suggested for surgical trainees, it is a good read for anyone who wants to gain a better understanding of anatomy. Aimed at trainees and medical students!

• Core Radiology – A Visual Approach to Diagnostic

  

  This is another good book that provides a good mix of high-quality images while still providing easy to read information. Another good radiology book!

Physics:

• Christensen’s Physics of Diagnostic Radiology

  

  This is an in-depth look at the physics utilised in obtaining medical images. While it is a bit dense it covers the core details making it a good read if you are looking for a physics books, although it is getting old now being published in 1990. Check out this comprehensive physics book!