Below are some of the most useful search-based literature and textbook focused resources available for free through the Eskind Digital Library. For information on how to access these while off-campus, see the article on Accessing Library Resources.
LWW Health Library
Link: http://meded.lwwhealthlibrary.com.proxy.library.vanderbilt.edu/index.aspx
Most Useful: VMS1
This site provides access to many of the Lippincott texts that are ubiquitous during your first year of medical school. This includes Dr. Dalley’s Clinically Oriented Anatomy, Grant’s Atlas and Dissector, Harvey’s Biochemistry, Rubin’s Pathology, Bates’ Guide to Physical Examination, and SO many more basic science books. There are also some excellent multimedia learning tools, such as videos to accompany Bates’ PDx guide, and self-assessment tools for a variety of subjects. And this is ALL provided for free by the EBL.
Clinical Key
Link: https://www-clinicalkey-com.proxy.library.vanderbilt.edu/#!/
Most Useful: VMS1-4
This is a great resource for finding textbook chapters and quick review blurbs, including access to the <Insert Subjects> Secrets series (ex. Medical Secrets) which is an incredibly useful series of review books covering all aspects of medical school. “ClinicalKey is a clinical search engine that supports clinical decisions by making it easier to find and apply relevant knowledge. We drive better care by delivering fast, concise answers when every second counts, and deep access to evidence whenever, wherever you need it.”
UpToDate
Link: http://www.uptodate.com.proxy.library.vanderbilt.edu/contents/search
Most Useful: VMS2-4
“UpToDate® is an evidence-based, physician-authored clinical decision support resource which clinicians trust to make the right point-of-care decisions. More than 6,300 world-renowned physician authors, editors, and peer reviewers use a rigorous editorial process to synthesize the most recent medical information into trusted, evidence-based recommendations that are proven to improve patient care and quality. More than 1.1 million clinicians in 180 countries and almost 90% of academic medical centers in the United States rely on UpToDate to provide the best care. That trust has been earned because of the integrity of our recommendations, including the fact that we never accept funding from pharmaceutical companies, medical device manufacturers or other commercial entities.”
UpToDate for you Mobile Device
Access to the UpToDate app for iOS, Android, and Windows 8 mobile devices is available to Vanderbilt students, staff and faculty. Follow this link for a step-by-step guide to setting up the UpToDate mobile app on your mobile devices: https://www.mc.vanderbilt.edu/diglib/services/uptodate-app-setup.html
AccessMedicine
Link: http://accessmedicine.mhmedical.com.proxy.library.vanderbilt.edu/
Most Useful: VMS2-4
Powered by McGraw-Hill Medical, AccessMedicine is just one in a family of “Access” sites (ex. AccessEmergency Medicine, AccessPediatrics) that provide a wealth of textbook and multimedia resources as well as self-assessment tools. Some of the key components of the AccessMedicine site include an online version of Harrison’s Internal Medicine and access to some of the Case Files series review cases.