The Radiology Review: Top Radiology Books 2021

The top books to consider in 2021 for Radiology and Nuclear Medicine trainees and practitioners.

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Tip: Book prices on online platforms often fluctuate over time. If a specific book is too expensive to purchase now, check back periodically and the price may drop. Finally, don’t forget that RadioGraphics and other journals provide high-quality, up-to-date radiology education that is often accessible for free through institutional access or professional memberships.

 
 

4. Nuclear Medicine: A Core Review

3. Neuroradiology: A Core Review

4. Diagnostic Imaging: Spine

5. Pediatric Neuroimaging

Top Musculoskeletal Radiology Books 2021

1. Musculoskeletal Imaging: The Essentials

5. Diagnostic Imaging: Musculoskeletal Trauma

Top Chest and Cardiac Radiology Books 2021

1. Thoracic Imaging: Pulmonary and Cardiovascular Radiology

3. Thoracic Imaging: A Core Review

4. Pediatric Imaging: A Core Review

5. Caffey’s Pediatric Diagnostic Imaging, 2-Volume Set

3. Image-Guided Interventions: Expert Radiology Series

5. Learning Interventional Radiology

3. Breast Imaging (Rotations in Radiology)


Top Emergency Radiology Books 2021

1. Emergency Radiology: The Requisites

2. Emergency Radiology: Case Review

3. Errors in Emergency and Trauma Radiology

4. Emergency Radiology: Imaging of Acute Pathologies

5. Atlas of Emergency Radiology

2. Gray’s Anatomy: Classic Illustrated Edition

4. X-Ray Vision: The Evolution of Medical Imaging and its Human Significance

5. The History of Radiology (Oxford Medical Histories)

Top “Comprehensive” Board Review Books 2021

1. Crack the Core Exam - Volume 1

3., 4., and 5. Just get the Crack the Core series. Nothing else is as helpful for your time and money.

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Top Radiology Physics Books 2021

1. Radiologic Physics - War Machine

3. The Essential Physics of Medical Imaging, 4th ed.

Top Books for Artificial Intelligence in Radiology in 2021

1. A Radiologist’s Introduction to AI and Machine Learning

2. Artificial Intelligence in Medical Imaging: Opportunities, Applications and Risks

3. Artificial Intelligence in Breast Cancer Early Detection and Diagnosis

4. Deep Medicine: How Artificial Intelligence Can Make Healthcare Human Again

5. Artificial Intelligence in Medical Imaging: From Theory to Clinical Practice

Top Introductory Radiology Books for Medical Students in 2021

  1. Learning Radiology: Recognizing the Basics

2. Essentials of Radiology: Common Indications and Interpretation.

3. Chest X-Rays for Medical Students: CXRs Made Easy

4. Felson’s Principles of Chest Roentgenology

5. Radiology 101: The Basics of Fundamentals of Imaging