LibGuides: Medical Student Resources: Mobile Apps

Most Used Mobile Apps

Click on more for the exact instructions on how to correctly sign up for accounts. It is important to follow these steps.

UpToDate [Duke App]
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An evidence-based clinical decision support system offering a combination of the evidence and expert physician commentary. Use alongside DynaMed.
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Register for an account by clicking on the UpToDate link provided here. You must use this Duke link (you should see Duke Health in the upper right hand corner when you are in UpToDate).
Click Register and create your account
Then download the app and log in using your new login.

Note: You must log in to UpToDate from either Duke's wireless network every 90 days OR go to the library's website and click on UpToDate. To download, choose from the appropriate icons (above and nest to the app title) for you device.
DynaMed [Duke app]
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Database of clinical topic summaries, with grading the quality of evidence cited, designed primarily for point-of-care use. Use alongside UpToDate.
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Register for an account by clicking on the DynaMed link provided here. You must use this Duke link. To create an account, look at the box near the right side of the page to Create Account. You should see these words "Your access courtesy of DUKE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER LIBRARY." Once registered, you can download the app. To download, choose from the appropriate icons (above and nest to the app title) for you device which will take to the apps page and then follow the directions. You will use the new username and password you just created on dynamed.com to sign in to the app.
Lexicomp [Duke app]
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A drug reference on mobile apps are unique in the industry for being as extensive as our online drug reference offerings. No content is abridged.
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Must use the link above to connect to Duke's version of Lexicomp.

Click on the “Mobile Access Codes” box in the bottom right area

Select your platform and customer status

Follow instructions displayed to set up account. Their instructions are very detailed, follow them closely and be sure to use your Duke email address when you register. Certain special characters (#) will not be accepted in passwords.

The authorization code is in bright red text at the top of the instructions page.

NOTE: The code will changes every August and you will need to repeat this process.
ClinicalKey [Duke App]
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Online search tool for e-books, journals, Procedures Consult, First Consult, surgical Vitals and other clinical information.
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Go to clinicalkey.com from the Duke network and click Register in the top right corner to create your username/password, which you'll use to log into the app.
VisualDX
This tool provides visual variations of diseases to increase diagnostic accuracy. It contains thousands of images, including variations in skin color. Search by disease across gen med, infectious disease, dermatology, STDs, travel medicine, & more.
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Click on the VisualDx link and create a Personal Account to use in the app (located below the graphical tiles). Download the app on your device and use your new login info to get started.
More Mobile Apps in the Mobile Apps Guide