You don't have to read this book cover to cover (though you can). Here are the chapters that consistently change how students think:
In Brazil, where medical curricula are rigorous, this book is often listed as "bibliografia básica" (basic bibliography) in the syllabi of the top universities, such as USP (University of São Paulo), UNICAMP, and UFRJ. It bridges the gap for students who may not yet be fluent in academic English but require high-level content. imunologia basica abbas