Useful Links for Medical Students

Anatomy (based, in part, on web pages of UCSD)

• 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

Assorted 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.)

Assorted Clinical References

• Medical Microbiology, Edited by Samuel Baron, M.D.
  Extensive review of microbiology.
• Grand Rounds Online-Power Point and Streaming Audio, Sponsored by Canadian Medical Association
• Univerisity of California, San Fancisco Hospitalist Housetaff Handbook
  Comprehensive practical guide for management of many issues surrounding care of
  the hospitalized patient.
• Clinical Calculator
  Programs which perform many of the common calculations used in clinical care.
• Cased Based Review of Wide Array of General Topics in Pediatrics, University of Hawaii, John A. Burns School of Medicine
• National Center for Emergency Medicine Instruction
• Gail Model for Predicting Risk of Developing Breast Cancer and Assorted Genetic Information, NCI
• Clinical Health Economics System Simulator, University of Virginia
• On line tool for calculating risks and benefits of adjuvant therapy for patients with cancer.
• Growth Charts for Kids
• PDQ NCI Cancer Trial Data Base
• Framingham Cardiac Risk Calculator NIH
• Normal Lab Values, Northwestern University
• Classic Article on Acid-Base Disorders--Click on Link to Haber Article
• Selected Topics in Outpatient Medicine, LSU
• Hyperbilirubinemia Risk Assessment Tool
• Clinical Case Simulator

  Assorted Educational Sites

• Medical Dictionary
• 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
• Cultural Competency Related Information, The Peace Corp
• Cultural Awareness, University of New South Wales
• Medical Education Related Links, UMDNJ

Assorted Sites for Medical Students

• Medical Mnemonics
• Assisting with Career Choices, University of Buffalo
• Medical Specialty Aptitude Test, University of Virginia
• Surgical Case Simulator (includes text, video, and imaging), NYU

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
• Electrophysiology Simulation Lab, University of Texas Health Science Center
• 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

Clinical Guidelines and US Government Sites of Interest

• Agency for Healthcare Quality and Research
• Aids HIV Guidelines, NIH Sponsored
• Assorted Clinical Guidelines, Compiled by UCSF School of Medicine.
• Clinical Statements and Guidelines, American College of Cardiology
  Collection of cardiology related clinical guidelines.
• Immunization Guidelines
• National Guideline Clearinghouse
  US government sponsored collection of clinical guidelines.
• Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
• National Institutes of Health (NIH)
• Patient Focused Information Covering Wide Array of Medical Topics (NIH)
• United States Task Force on Preventative Medicine Guidelines

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

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

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.
• Pediatric Dermatology Tutorial, University of California, San Diego

  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, UCLA
• 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

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.
• American Academy of Pediatrics Otoscopy Tutorial Case studies of common pediatric middle ear problems. Accompanied by excellent examples of otoscopic findings.
• Guidelines For Approaching Common Adult Head And Neck Problems, UCSD School of Medicine.
• Images of Oral Pathology, University of Iowa

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
  

Pathology

• 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

  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
• Thoracentesis, Loyola University
• Procedures, Case Western and Cleveland Clinic
• Procedures, University of Buffalo
• Surgery Basics, University of Pennsylvania
• ICU Procedures
• LP Guide and Video, University of Dundee
• LP Video Guide, McGill University

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.

  Reading and Interpreting Medical Articles as well as Basic Medical Statistics

• Diagnostic Test Calculator, University of Illinois
• 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 Access a Scientific Article, LSU

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