Pre-Clerkship Library Resources

The information resources you need for your first two years of medical school.

Clinical Point of Care Tools

UpToDate on campus
This link is for on-campus use only. If you are off-campus, learn more at https://library.upstate.edu/up-to-date.php
An evidence-based clinical decision support resource that synthesizes scientific evidence and expert opinion that is organized to answer specific clinical questions. Also includes calculators, drug information, and patient education information.
Lexidrug
On-line drug information system including sections for interactions, pediatric, geriatric, nursing, patient education, and toxicology information. Also includes AHFS Essentials, drug identifiers, and calculators.
Learn more about the mobile app at https://guides.upstate.edu/mobileresources/lexicomp
VisualDx
A multi-symptom differential diagnosis database that utilizes radiographic images and dermatologic photographs and illustrations for diagnostic assistance.
Users with upstate.edu email addresses may earn CME after creating a personal account. Scroll down to find "Create a Personal Account".
On future visits, make sure that you're logged into that personal account to earn CME. When using this link, click "Sign out" and then "Return to VisualDx" to login to your personal account.
5MinuteConsult
Basic and quick overviews for diseases and conditions, drugs, lab tests, procedures, and resources for patients, including patient handouts for conditions and diseases.
As of December 2024, the website has been mobile-optimized to replace the app. We recommend using the library's link above via browser on all devices.

Mobile Apps

Mobile resources guide
Our guide to downloading all of the apps we offer to your device(s) for free: UptoDate, Browzine, MyAccess, Lexidrug, VisualDX, 5MinuteConsult, and Complete Anatomy.