AccessMedicine is an authoritative online resource with dozens of core medical textbooks, such as Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine, 20th edition, and Goodman & Gilman’s The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 13th edition, as well as various quick reference tools, and a number of valuable multimedia resources.
Two especially useful multimedia teaching resources include:
Focused Anatomy Modules
The recently added “Focused Anatomy Modules” includes over 300 anatomy modules designed to offer an extensive anatomical review. Within these modules are animations depicting how various diseases and illnesses manifest themselves throughout the body. A brief explanation accompanies each module with a link to further reading. Access “Focused Anatomy Modules” by selecting “Multimedia” from the top toolbar on the AccessMedicine home page; from the drop-down menu click on “Human Anatomy Modules”; and then select “Focused Anatomy Modules.” From there, select the medical specialty of interest (a selection of modules pictured below).
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- Cardiology
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- Dermatology
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- Endocrinology
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- GI/Hepatology
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- Hematology/Oncology
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- Immunology
A selection of the Cardiology modules from the Focused Anatomy Modules is pictured below:
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- Angina
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- Aortic Dissection
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- Aortic Regurgitation
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- Aortic Valve Stenosis
The Infographic Guide to Medicine
The Infographic Guide to Medicine is a collection of over 600 one-page, high-yield graphic summaries covering multiple specialties and body systems, in areas such as cardiology, dermatology, emergency medicine, infectious diseases, pediatrics, psychiatry, and more. Within each specialty, there are numerous one-page summaries with visual elements and key concepts. These summaries serve as a starting point for core foundational topics for students.
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