Radiology Best Books


These are the most recommended and best radiology books for medical students, residents and attendings by surveying many of the US residency program directors and faculty. This list is intended to be a first aid and to guide the medical students, radiology 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 radiology rotations, for shelf exams and for those going for interviews, you will be asked which books you have on the shelf so be prepared. The third list is for the diagnostic radiology residents and attendings for their daily reading and reference. The fourth group is for the people preparing for the radiology board exam.

You will find a variety of books to cover all the radiology professional needs like best neuroradiology books, best CT and MRI books, best pediatric radiology books, best neuroradiology books, best ultrasound books, best mammography books, best head and neck radiology books, best trauma imaging books and a lot of other specialties.


Pocket Books


Books for Medical Students for Radiology rotations





Books for Radiology Residents and Attendings

The first set here are the essential textbooks:

Other books to consider:

















Books for Radiology Board Exam Review