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Anatomy
- A Musculoskeletal
Atlas of the Human Body, University of Washington
Extensive collection of anatomic drawings of the musculoskeletal system. - Anatomy, Dartmouth College
- Anatomy of the Female Pelvis, Stanford University
- Anatomy,
Function, and Innervation of Muscles, Loyola University
Collection of drawings and information for all major muscles. - Anatomy
of the nerves, muscles, bones, and arteries, Loyola University
Excellent collection of drawings organized by organ system. - Digital
Anatomists Project, University of Washington
Interesting collection of simulated disections, various parts of the body. - Gray's Anatomy
- Gross
Anatomy, University of Arkansas for Medical Students
Extensive collection of gross anatomy images. - Gross
Anatomy, University of Michigan
Extensive collection of anatomic pictures, description of dissections, quizzes, etc. - Gross
Anatomy, University of Vienna
Collection of anatomic dissections in 3D and cross section. - Lower
Extremity Muscle Atlas, University of Washington
Drawings of the muscles of the lower extremity. - Upper
Extremity Muscle Atlas, University of Washington
Drawings of the muscles of the upper extremity. - Surface
Anatomy, University of Michigan
Review of musculoskeletal surface anatomy. - Downstate University School of Medicine Anatomy
- Loyola
University Cross Sectional Anatomy
Images are labeled and arranged by regions of the body. Collection includes CT and MRI correlates. - University
of Utah Cross Sectional Anatomy
Images arranged by region of the body. - The Anatomy
Lesson
A good overview of gross anatomy, with excellent descriptive text and images. - Interactive Anatomy with nice graphics, Wake Forrest University
- Anatomy and Physical Exam Tutorials, Newcastle University
- An Online Examination of Human Anatomy and Physiology, Get Body Smart
- Dissection Videos, University of Wisconsin
Cardiology
- Auscultation
Assistant, University of California, Los Angeles
Audio files of selected normal and abnormal heart sounds and murmurs. - Basics
of Cardiac Physiology
Extensive review of core concepts, cardiac function and physiology. - Univeristy
of Utah, Review of Cardiac Physiology
Cartoon depicting relationship between mechanical, electrical, and audiologic events during the normal cardiac cycle. - Guide to ECG Interpretation, Harvard University
- ECG Learning Center, University of Utah
- EKG Encyclopedia, McGill University
- Heart
Book, Yale University
On line basic cardiology text book. - Heart
Sounds and Murmurs, University of Washington School of Medicine.
Audio files of selected normal and abnormal heart sounds and murmurs. - Heart Sounds and Murmurs, Case Western Reserve University
- Heart
Sounds Tutorial, Blaufuss Medical.
Audio files of selected normal and abnormal heart sounds and murmurs. - Rhythm
Simulator
Collection of several computer generated dysrhythmias. - Virtual
Stethoscope, McGill University.
Audio files of cardiac and pulmonary auscultation. - Cardiac Examination, Case Western University.
- Assorted Cardiology Teaching Tools (EKG, ACLS simulation, anatomy, etc). SkillStat Incorporated
- Cardiovascular Exam
- Howard Hughes Medical Institute Cardiovascular Resources
- EKG Basics, LSU
- Heart sounds, Angio/Cath Review, Anatomy Imaging (3D)
- EKG Basic, BMJ
- Cardiac Anatomy with Interactive Quiz, Gateway Community College
- Heart Sounds and EKG Atlas, Frontiers in Bioscience
- Vector Cardiology, University of Utah
- EKG Library Collection
- Assorted Cardiac Imaging, Gateway Community College
- Pediatric Cardiology--Images, Sound, Lots of Additonal Information, Children's Hospital, Boston
- Dr. Matthews Review of Cardiology, Wide Array of Subjects, Imaging
- Common EKG Abnormalities; Includes links to a Basic Cardiology Curriculum for Students, Madigan Army Medicine
- Heart Sounds as well as Discussion of Pathophysiology, American College Of Cardiology
- Framingham Cardiac Risk Calculator NIH
- National Heart Lung and Blood Institute Slide Show Series Relating to Lipids and Cardiovascular Risk
- Clinical
Statements and Guidelines, American College of Cardiology
Collection of cardiology related clinical guidelines.
Case Simmulations
- Clinical Case Simulator
- Virtural Patient Tutorials--Basic Symptoms Presentations Followed by Common History and Physical Exam Skills
- Clinical Cases (Pathophysiology and Therapeutics), University of Chicago
- Surgical Case Simulator (includes text, video, and imaging), NYU
Clinical Calculators
- Clinical Calculator
Programs which perform many of the common calculations used in clinical care. - Collection of Tables and Formulas Covering Wide Array of Medical Topics, The Medical Algorythm Project
- Narcotic Dose Conversion
Clinical Guidelines and US Government Sites of Interest
- Agency for Healthcare Quality and Research
- Assorted Clinical Guidelines, Compiled by UCSF School of Medicine.
- National Guideline
Clearinghouse
US government sponsored collection of clinical guidelines. - Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
- National Institutes of Health (NIH)
- United States Task Force on Preventative Medicine Guidelines
- Practice Guidelines, Canadian Medical Association
Clinical Imaging (Radiology)
- Introduction to Cardiothoracic Imaging, Yale University School of Medicine
- How
to Read a Chest X-ray, Uniformed Services School of Medicine.
Basic interpretation of chest radiographs - Virtual
Hospital, Normal Radiologic Anatomy, University of Iowa
Very extensive collection of radiologic images. - Radiology
Database 1, Uniformed Services School of Medicine,
Extensive collection of radiologic images. - Radiology
Database 2, Uniformed Services School of Medicine,
Extensive collection of radiologic images. - Musculoskeletal Radiology, University of Washington School of Medicine
- CT
Imaging, McGill University
A nice review of anatomic orientation as it relates to CT images. Assorted pictures of musculoskeletal radiologic pathology. - Introduction
to Radiology, University of Virginia
Multiple tutorials covering many aspects of imaging (CXR, CT, ICU, etc.) presented in a very thoughtful and easy to understand format. - Basic Radiologic Anatomy, University of Washington
- Imaging Correlates for Assorted Clinical Findings, Dr. Gentili, UCSD School of Medicine
- Collection of Pathologic Images, London South Bank Univeristy.
- Extensive Collection of Radiologic Images, Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Whole Brain Atlas, Harvard Medical School
- Chest X-ray Atlas, Loyola University
- Radiology Data Base, Medical College of Wisconsin
- Imaging Data Base
- How to Read a Chest X-Ray, BMJ
- How to Read an Abdominal X-Ray, BMJ
Clinical Images
- Assorted Clinical Images, CDC
- Assorted Clinical Images, HEAL Repository
- Assorted Medical Clip Art.
- Catalog of Clinical Images, UCSD School of Medicine
- Imaging Arranged by Disease, University of Wisconsin
- Mediscan Collection of Images and Video
- Netter Image Collection (commercial site)
- HON Imaging Data Base
- Trauma Images (Note: These images are very graphic.)
- Smart
Image Data Base.
The Scientific & Medical ART (SMART) Imagebase is a collection of 12,000+ high quality illustrations and animations
depicting anatomy, physiology, surgery, diseases, conditions, trauma, embryology, histology, and other health science topics - OBGYN Image Data Base
Clinical References
- Grand Rounds Online-Power Point and Streaming Audio, Sponsored by Canadian Medical Association
- Normal Lab Values, Northwestern University
- Drug Effectiveness Review--Compares efficacy of Drugs Within a Class (e.g. Across All Statins, or all Ace-IO, Oregon Health and Science University
- The Medical Letter
- Clinical Medicine Text Book, NIH
- GE Medical Encyclopedia
- Medical Dictionary
- Medical Eponyms
- Dorlands Illustrated Medical Dictionary
- Medical Mnemonics
- The
Inner Life of a Cell, Great Animation, Harvard University
This is an 8-Minute Version With Music - A
movie...The Inner Life of a Cell, Great Animation, Harvard University
This is an 8-Minute Version With a Narritive Description (No Music) - Patient Focused Information Covering Wide Array of Medical Topics (NIH)
Collection of Thousands of Medically Related Links
- Diseases, Disorders and Related Topics, Karolinska Institute, Sweden
- The "Virtual" Medical Center, University of Califonria, Irvine
- Neuroanatomy and Neuropathology on the Internet
Culture and Communication
- Cultural Competency Related Information, The Peace Corp
- Cultural Awareness, University of New South Wales
- Google Site That Will Translate Phrases or Web Sites Into Many Languages
- Alta Vista Site Will Translate Text or Web Pages Into Many Different Languages
- NIH Chapter on Cross Cultural Care
- End of Life Issues Lecture Series, Stanford University
Dermatology
- Atlas of
Dermatology.. Sponsored by the Universities of Heidelberg and Erlangen..
A very comprehensive and well organizeed collection of pictures of dermatologic findings. - Basic
Pediatric Dermatology, University of Wisconsin
A very concise review of basic dermatology terminology as well as a collection of pictures of common pediatric dermatology problems. - DermAtlas,
Johns Hopkins University
Collection of dermatologic images. - Dermatologic
Image Data Base, University of Iowa College of Medicine
Collection of dermatologic images. - Dermatology
Atlas, Loyola University Medical Center
Collection of dermatologic images.
Emergency Medicine
Endocrinology
- A lot of Practical Diabetes Relation Information, Including a Copy of Their General Guide Book, ACP Open Access
- Diabetes Mellitus Simmulator
- NIH Online Textbooks (Endocrine and others)
- Text of The Thyroid And Its Diseases, Thyroid Disease Manager
Gastroenterology
General Physical Exam
- Advanced
Physical Diagnosis, University of Washington, School of Medicine
Review of selected aspects of the physical exam. - Bedside
Diagnosis: An annotated Bibliography of Literature on Physical Examinatoion
and Interviewing
Reference list of articles relating to physical examination. - Physical
Exam Study Guides, University of Florida
Review of physical examination techniques. - Physical Exam Videos, University of Florida
- Physical
Exam Videos, University of Virginia
Online videos demonstrating select aspects of the physical exam. - Rational
Clinical Exam (JAMA)
Reference list of all articles in this series, provided by SGIM. - Review
of Physical Examination, University of Washington
Extensive text description of most aspects of the physical exam. - Screening
Physical Exam, Loyola University Medical Education
Review of physical examination techniques. - Selected Physical
Exam Techniques, Ohio State University
This site provides movies that demonstrate the physiology of heart sounds, eye anatomy and common retinal pathology, basic lung sounds, simulation of lung percussion, and an interactive BP simulator. - Physical Exam Videos, Cal State Dominguez Hills, CA
- Pelvic Exam, Harvard Medical School
- Breast Exam, Harvard Medical School
- Lung Self Assessment Test (with lung simulation,) Loyola University
- Physical Exam Videos, St. George's University
- Physical Exam Videos, University of Wisconsin
- Geriatric Exam, University of California, San Diego
- Pediatric Exam Video, Columbia University
- Physical Exam Videos, Queens University
- Physical Exam Check List With Videos, University of Connecticut
Head and Neck
- The Medical Students' ENT Atlas, University of Toronto
- Otoscopy
Tutorial
Basic review of otoscopic examination. Includes pictures of common pathologic findings. - Practical
ENT for Primary Care Physicians
Basic review of common ENT problems. - Guidelines For Approaching Common Adult Head And Neck Problems, UCSD School of Medicine.
- Images of Oral Pathology, University of Iowa
Health Care Systems
- Clinical Health Economics System Simulator, University of Virginia
- The Dartmouth Atlas of Health Care
Hematology/Oncology
- Gail Model for Predicting Risk of Developing Breast Cancer and Assorted Genetic Information, NCI
- On line tool for calculating risks and benefits of adjuvant therapy for patients with cancer.
- PDQ NCI Cancer Trial Data Base
- American Society of Hematology Assorted Topics
- Many Cancer Guidelines, National Cancer Clearinghouse Network
Hospital Medicine
- Univerisity
of California, San Fancisco Hospitalist Housetaff Handbook
Comprehensive practical guide for management of many issues surrounding care of
the hospitalized patient.
Infectious Diseases
- Medical
Microbiology, Edited by Samuel Baron, M.D.
Extensive review of microbiology. - On Line Antibiotic Guide, Johns Hopkins
- HIV On-Line, UCSF
- Aids HIV Guidelines, NIH Sponsored
- Immunization Guidelines
Medical Education
- Faculty Tips for Precepting Medical Students, University of Arizona
- Volunteer Opportunities for Health Care Workers
- AMSA Education Modules on multiple primary care topics, including: cultural competency, ethics, adolescent health,etc.
- AAMC Med-Ed Portal Colleciton Peer reviewed on line educational resources
- Medical Education Related Links, UMDNJ
- Resident as Teacher Web Site, University of California, Irvine
Medical Student-Career Choices
- Assisting with Career Choices, University of Buffalo
- Medical Specialty Aptitude Test, University of Virginia
- AAMC site to Guide Students Interested in Medical School--Advice on Career Choice, Applications, MCATs, etc.
Musculoskeletal
- Review of Common Orthopedic Problems With Excellent Anatomic Diagrams (Courtesy of Gastonia Orthopedics)
- Univerity of California, San Diego Examination of the Knee, Shoulder, and Low Back
- University of Washington, Assorted Case Studies of Musculoskeletal Disorders
- University of Washington, Glossary and Videos of Musculoskeletal and Assorted Clinical Findings
- Penn State University, Skeletal Anatomy
- Wheeless' On Line Text Book of Orthopedics, Duke University.
Neurology
- Anatomy of Common Peripheral Nerves
- Neurologic
Examination, University of Toronto
Excellent collection of videos and text describing all aspects of the basic neuro exam. - Neurologic
Examination, University of Utah
Detailed review of the complete neuro exam which includes helpful video clips. - Armed Forces Medical School, Review of Cranial Nerve Anatomy, Function, and Pathology
- Neurologic Exam Videos, Temple University
- Neuromuscular
Diseases, Washington University
Extensive review of physiology and pathophysiology of neuromuscular disorders. - Yale University, Review of Cranial Nerve Anatomy, Function, and Pathology
- Washington University, St Louis, Neuroscience Tutorial
- University
of Utah Review of Gross Neuroanatomy
Extensive collection of labeled images of neuroanatomic structures. - Assorted Neuro Resources, Including Videos, Text, and Simulators. NeuroNotes, University of Toronto
- Neurology Exam, UCSF
- Neurology Exam, University of St. Eustatius
- Neurology Exam, NYU
Ophthalmology
- Digital Atlas
of Ophthalmology, NY Eye and Ear Infirmary
Collection of ophthalmologic images. - Eye Atlas (Best when
viewed with Internet Explorer), Johns Hopkins University
Collection of ophthalmologic images. - Eye
Simulator, University of California, Davis
Simulation of pupillary and extraocular muscle disorders. - Online
Atlas of Ophthalmology
Collection of ophthalmologic images. - Eye Images and more, NIH
- Ophthalmology Overview, University of Toronto
- Atlas of Ophthalmology
- Ophthalmology Basic, Royal Eye and Ear Infirmary
- Eye Animations of Assorted Pathology, Richmond Eye Associates
Outpatient Medicine
Pathology and Histology
- Organ
System Pathology Images, University of Utah
Extensive collection of pathology images. - The
Urbana Atlas of Pathology, University of Illinois College of Medicine
Extensive collection of pathology images. - Comprehensive Pathology Site, University of Connecticut
- Extensive On-Line Histology, Case Western/Cleveland Clinic Virtual Slide Box
- American Society of Hematology Slide Image Bank
Pediatrics
- Cased Based Review of Wide Array of General Topics in Pediatrics, University of Hawaii, John A. Burns School of Medicine
- Growth Charts for Kids
- Hyperbilirubinemia Risk Assessment Tool
- Pediatric Dermatology Tutorial, University of California, San Diego
- Principle of Pediatric Dermatology, With Significant Focus on Usual Infectious Disease
- Pediatric Exam Text Description and Overview, University of Washington
- American
Academy of Pediatrics Otoscopy Tutorial
Case studies of common pediatric middle ear problems. Accompanied by excellent examples of otoscopic findings. - Pediatric Neurology Exam, University of Utah
Procedures
- Videos of Clinical Procedures, Dalhousie University
- NEJM Home Page For Links to Many Common Procedures Includes Text and Video
- Guide to Selected Medical Procedures, University of Ottawa
- Loyola Procedure Site
- UCSF Procedures
- Procedures, Case Western and Cleveland Clinic
- Procedures, University of Buffalo
- ICU Procedures
- LP Guide and Video, University of Dundee
- LP Video Guide, McGill University
- Assorted Procedure Videos, University of Alberta
- Every Day Wound Care
Pulmonary
- Review
of Lung Sounds, University of California, Davis
Audio files of normal and abnormal lung sounds. - The R.A.L.E.
Repository of Lung Sounds
Audio files of normal and abnormal lung sounds. - Virtual
Stethoscope, McGill University.
Audio files of cardiac and pulmonary auscultation. - Lung Sounds Self Assessment Quiz, Loyola University
- Interpretation Spirometry, National Association Of Asthma, Australia
Reading and Interpreting Medical Articles
- Bandolier Site, UK. Understanding liklihood ratio, pre/post test probabilities, etc.
- Statistics and More, University of Toronto
- How to Determine Value of a New Diagnostic Test
- How to Use an Article About a Diagnostic Test
- How to Use an Article About Disease Probability
- Evidence Based Diagnosis
- How to Read a Scientific Article, BMJ
- How to Read Statistics for the non-statitician, BMJ
- How to Access a Scientific Article, LSU
- Translating Research Into Practice (TRIP) EBM Data Base
- Evidence Based Medicine, University of Wisconisn
- How to Use an Article About Disease Probability and Differential Diagnosis, Centre for Health Evidence
- Evidence and Diagnostics, Bandolier
- How to Read an Article on a Diagnostic Test, University of Pittsburgh
- Diagnostic Test Calculator, University of Illinois
- Statistic Calculator and Lots of Other EBM Stuff, University of Toronto
- Diagnostic Test Calculator, University of Illinois
- Clinical Decision Making Calculaotrs, University of Oklahoma
- Center for Evidence-Based Medicine
- Evidence Based Medicine from the UK
Renal
- Classic Article on Acid-Base Disorders--Click on Link to Haber Article
- GFR Calculator, National Kidney Foundation
- Acid Base Interpretation, Tulane University
- Renal Physiology, McGill University