Just got a PDA and I'm trying to decide which programs to purchase or download for it. Any suggestions of must-have programs for third year?
ETA: Already got the free download of Epocrates.
ETA: Already got the free download of Epocrates.
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Must-have PDA programs?
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Epocrates is probably the only must-have program I turn to often. Dynamed can be pretty useful at times, Diagnosaurus probably less so. I also like the Johns Hopkins antibiotic guide, although you have to pay for that one now.
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Blade28
Some people also like a medical dictionary (e.g. Stedman's or Dorland's) and medical encyclopedia (e.g. 5-Minute Clinical Consult)
I use Bejeweled a lot or this other game called Dynomite. Other than that, I use Epocrates.
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Blade28
The free medical calculator Archimedes from Skyscape is a must have. If you are willing to spend money, a medical dictionary (Stedmans or Dorlands), clinical consult (5mcc) and a differential diagnosis tool would be useful. These are all available from Skyscape.com and you can try them before you buy. Good Luck...
I second this--I searched the forums when I first got my PDA, and am happy with all of the free programs that were mentioned that I currently have on my PDA. Of note, I found that my eponyms program was (surprisingly) valuable as it definitely won me points with several attendings when I was able to describe some esoteric eponymical syndrome on the spot to the rest of the team.
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