Mobile devices, whether stand-alone or in combination with cell phones and other tools have become increasingly important tools for health care providers. Practitioners can now carry drug, differential diagnosis, symptom and evidence-based information with them portably. UMMS and GSN require students in the clinical years of their program to use a mobile device. Below are lists of recommended and additional resources available for SOM/GSN students and other UMMS/UMMHC students and staff.
Should you need further information or have questions, please contact the following:
- For questions regarding the SOM Mobile programs/applications: Frank Domino MD, Family Medicine Clerkship Director, DominoF@ummhc.org
- For questions regarding the GSN Clinical Years requirement: Kathleen Miller, EdD, RN, ANP, Kathleen.Miller@umassmed.edu
- For questions regarding the software links and synching support (only for the Palm T|X): Len Levin, Acting Head, Educational and Clinical Services, Lamar Soutter Library, Len.Levin@umassmed.edu
- For questions regarding the various Mobile models: UMass Help Desk, UMWHelpDesk@umassmed.edu
SOM Class of 2011 Information
All Class of 2011 students are required to carry and utilize a mobile device during their clinical years. Students can utilize any device they wish (e.g., iPhone/iTouch, BlackBerry, PDA, Pocket PC) but must be able to run all required resources. The library will support ONLY synchronization of the Palm T|X at its synch station.
Clinical Years Software Requirements for Class of 2011
Software that students must install on their device includes:
- AHRQ ePSS Screening Guidelines Tool – (Free from AHRQ)
- Adobe Reader for Mobile Devices – (Free)
- Epocrates Essentials (SOM students will receive a license code via e-mail. Other users can download the FREE RX-only version)
- Shots 2009 – (NOTE: $14.95 charge for some devices, free for others. From the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine)
- OB-GYN Clerkship Handbook: PDA Essential Component
- Stedman's Medical Dictionary – (Available for purchase from Skyscape or other online vendors.)
GSN Information
Specialty Year Hardware Requirements
- PDA hardware requirements and purchasing options (UMMS intranet)
Specialty Year Software Requirements
The software that students will need to have on their device includes:
- AHRQ ePSS Screening Guidelines Tool – (Free from AHRQ)
- Epocrates Essentials – (GSN students will receive a license code via e-mail. Other users can download the FREE RX-only version)
- Shots 2009 – (NOTE: $14.95 charge for some devices, free for others. From the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine)
Other Mobile Applications Sites
- American College of Physicians – PDA Clinical Resources
- Handango – Palm & Mobile Accessories
- Medical Pocket PC and Palm OS Freeware – (Comprehensive list of free PDA software for use on both the Palm and PocketPC platforms.)
- pdaMD.com – (User guide on downloading and installing PDA software. (Palm or Pocket PC))
- Skyscape – (Commercial site featuring the latest in medical applications for varied platforms.)