A. Books
1. For General Medicine and Paediatrics:"Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine" by J.B. Harrison
Comprehensive and detailed coverage of internal medicine topics.
"Robbins and Cotran Pathologic Basis of Disease" by Kumar, Abbas, and Aster
Essential for understanding pathology in depth.
"Pediatrics" by K. K. Ghai
A good reference for pediatric topics.
2. For Surgery:
"Bailey & Love's Short Practice of Surgery" by Norman S. Williams, et al.
Thorough coverage of surgical principles and practices.
"Surgical Essentials for the General Surgeon" by William E. G. Thomas
A practical guide to essential surgical knowledge.
3. For Gynaecology & Obstetrics:
"Gynaecology and Obstetrics" by D.C. Dutta
Comprehensive textbook for gynecology and obstetrics.
"Williams Obstetrics" by F. Gary Cunningham et al.
4. Detailed reference for obstetrics.
For Preventive & Social Medicine (PSM):
"Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine" by K. Park
A definitive guide for PSM topics.
"Essentials of Preventive Medicine" by K. P. Pandey
Useful for understanding public health and preventive medicine concepts.
B. Websites for Study Material and Practice:
1. UPSC Official Website:
The official site provides information on exam patterns, syllabus, and official notifications.
2. Medscape:
Offers current medical news, case studies, and educational materials.
3. PubMed:
A research database useful for accessing medical journals and articles.
4. Google Scholar:
Provides access to scholarly articles and research papers.
5. Exam Preparation Websites:
Websites like MockBank, BYJU’S, and others provide practice tests, sample papers, and study material tailored for UPSC CMS.
6. YouTube Channels:
Channels like "Dr. Bhatia Medical Coaching" and "MedicoApps" offer useful video lectures and exam tips.
7. Medical Books Online:
Online bookstores like Amazon India provide easy access to the recommended textbooks.
8. Unacademy:
Offers online courses and lectures for various competitive exams, including UPSC CMS.