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iPASS - Tertiary Resources

UptoDate

UpToDate is a point-of-care information resource which contains over 10,000 clinical topics representing 25 specialties. In addition to searching the entire resource or viewing Topics by Specialty, there are options to view the newest updates (What's New), Practice Changing Updates, Drug Information, and Patient Education information (which is available in English and Spanish). Other features include standard medical calculators, a drug interactions analysis tool, and an UpToDate for Anki add-on.

To download the app:

  1. Access UpToDate through the Rutgers University Libraries UpToDate page
  2. Register for a personal account
  3. Download the mobile app and log in with your personal account
  4. Install the app on up to two devices*

If you have any questions about the mobile app, please contact the library
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* Access to UpToDate must occur through the Rutger University Libraries page 
*User must log into their personal account every 90 days to maintain access to the app 
*Registration is required in order to earn CME/CE/CPD credits via UpToDate

Micromedex

Micromedex is a reference database for evidence-based drug, disease, and toxicology information. Rutgers University Libraries subscribes to the academic version of Micromedex, which also includes Red Book, which provides drug manufacturer and pricing information. Micromedex offers searching by drug, disease, or toxicology.  In addition, the Micromedex Assistant search uses artificial intelligence to produce answers to simple drug reference questions.

To download the app:

  1. Visit the App Store or Google Play
  2. Download the Micromedex (Merative) app
  3. Note the activate code
  4. Follow the link to activate new mobile app on Micromedex online activation page
  5. Enter the code and activate the app.

If you have any questions about the mobile app, please contact the library