UpToDate, a clinical support tool available through UF, offers an app to provide better evidence-based clinical diagnosis tools. You will need to create an UpToDate account from within the web application (while connected to the VPN or on a campus computer), and use it to log in to the app. After logging in to the app the first time, the UpToDate app will remain logged in to your account for easier access in the future.
This is a guide to resources for Pediatrics clerkship resources available through the University of Florida Libraries. Tabs above provide links to resources to assist with your information needs. Please contact the library or one of your two liaison librarians (Ariel or Mary) if you need extra help in your search or have suggestions for other resources or information to be added.
The HSC Libraries offers ExamMaster for Pediatric Shelf Exam preparation and self-study. If you are off-campus,be sure that you're signed in to off-campus access.
To create a pediatric exam in ExamMaster, you will need to:
Smith's Patient Centered Interviewing: an Evidence-Based Method, Fourth Edition by Some databases, journals and resources are free for anyone to access and some are only accessible to UF affiliates through the libraries' subscription. To access subscription resources while off campus, you must be logged in to the VPN or EZproxy. Note that some computers in Shands may require remote access.
You can also access library resources when you're logged into the HSC VPN.
If UF does not have the article you need in either print or electronic form, request a free copy via Interlibrary Loan. Articles ordered through ILL are usually available within 3 days and will be delivered electronically. Articles requested as "Rush" (needed for clinical emergencies) can be delivered in 4 hrs or less.
Do NOT pay to order articles without consulting with one of your liaison librarians!
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