Best Anesthesia Books


These are the most recommended and best anesthesia books for medical students, residents and attendings got from surveying most of the US residency programs. It is intended to be a first aid list and guide for the medical students, anesthesia residents and attendings to the books which they need to get to ace in there rotations and practice.

The list is divided into four categories. The first one is for the pocket books that you can carry at any level of education or practice. The second group is for medical students doing their anesthesia rotations and for those going for anesthesiology interviews, you will be asked which books you have on the shelf so be prepared. The third list is for the anesthesia residents and attendings for their daily reading and reference. The fourth group is for the people preparing for the anesthesia board exam.


Pocket books







Books for medical students




Books for Anesthesia Residents and Attendings











Books for Anesthesiology Board exam review







If you are an IMG seeking residency in the US, these lists are a must have to get and ace interviews: