The Medical Resource Center provides access to the following resources in addition to other helpful materials. Access to most resources requires an OpenAthens login. Please note that UpToDate, Kaplan Test Prep materials, and Boards & Beyond each require separate credentials.
These resources and more can be accessed from the MRC's Key Resources page.
| Resource | Description | Type(s) of Learning Supported | Use for Exploring Learning Issues | Use for Original Research | Use for Content Review | Access Login |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AccessMedicine | Online resource collection featuring over 85 core textbooks in medicine and basic sciences. Includes thousands of image, illustrations, self-assessment tools, case files, point-of-care tools, and videos. | Self-Directed Learning, Visual/Multimedia, Evidence-based, Clinical Content, Textbook-based Learning | Yes | Limited | Yes | OpenAthens |
| AMA Manual of Style | Comprehensive style guide developed by the American Medical Association for authors and editors. The 11th edition includes updates on digital references, inclusive language, and preprints. | Academic Writing, Publication Standards, Scholarly Communication | No | Yes | No | OpenAthens |
| ClinicalKey | Clinical search engine from Elsevier Publishing offering books, medical journals, images, videos, First Consult content, and more. | Self-Directed Learning, Visual/Multimedia, Evidence-based, Literature Review, Clinical Content, Textbook-based Learning | Yes | Yes | Yes | OpenAthens |
| EbscoHost Research Databases | Access to millions of scholarly publications, peer-reviewed research articles, evidence-based clinical decision resources and authoritative data sources curated by EBSCO. | Self-Directed Learning, Evidence-based, Information Literacy, Scholarly Research | Limited | Yes | Limited | OpenAthens |
| Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine |
Online access to the complete contents of Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 21st and 22nd editions. Part of the AccessMedicine ebook collection. |
Self-Directed Learning, Evidence-based, Clinical Reasoning | Yes | Limited | Yes | OpenAthens |
| Kaplan Test Prep Materials | Offers over 40 test preparation and skills development courses and products to support various career goals. | Performance-based, Test Prep, Self-Directed Learning | Limited | No | Yes |
User Created Credentials (siu.edu email) |
| PubMed | Free resource for searching and retrieving articles in biomedicine, health, life sciences, behavioral sciences, chemical sciences, and bioengineering. Contains over 33 million citations and abstracts. Full-text links are often available. | Self-Directed Learning, Evidence-based, Peer-Reviewed Biomedical Literature | Limited | Yes | Limited | OpenAthens |
| UpToDate | Evidence-based electronic resource featuring medical information written and reviewed by physicians in their respective specialties. | Evidence-based, Self-Directed Learning, Point-of-Care Reference | Yes | Yes | Yes |
User Created Credentials (on campus desktop) |