did you just get an ipad for med school and unsure what apps you need? or are you looking for some assistance while you are on the floors? use these apps throughout school for success!
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clinical apps
preclinical apps
other
clinical apps
a FREE app that will help you calculate important scores for heart conditions, renal/kidney issues, etc.
MDCalc Medical Calculator
the best 4.99 that you will pay! will help you form differentials and diagnoses before you even go and see the patient :)
QuickEM
amboss is a great resource for both information and questions. this is their knowledge only app. you will need a subscription ($$) to use the app, but i promise it is so so worth it. i used my amboss account every day during clinicals!
AMBOSS Medical Knowledge
amboss q-bank app! requires subscription ($)
AMBOSS Qbank for Medical Exams
most programs will give you access to uptodate! super important for conducting evidence based research and reading up on conditions
UpToDate
you will be using uworld alot while studying for step 1/2 and during clerkships! downloading this is suuuuper important if you won't use your laptop. uworld does require subscription ($$)
UWorld Medical Prep App
an app so you can anonymously call patients! you need to be verified in order to access an account but medical students get a free basic account.
Doximity
super helpful for primary care rotations!
USPSTF Prevention TaskForce
great for your surgery rotation!
Touch Surgery: Surgical Videos
requires subscription. i personally have never used it, but it is a way to run through medical cases!
Full Code Medical Simulation
preclinical apps
complete anatomy is the best free app to help supplement cadaver labs! this app has great interactive features.
Complete Anatomy for iPad
my favorite note-taking app! you can upload lectures or your textbooks directly
Notability: Smarter AI Notes
the anki phone app is $25.. but if you are a flashcard person it is worth it. you can do flashcards so much easier! i did them on the bus, train, while waiting for class to start, etc. without having to pull out my computer!
AnkiMobile Flashcards
people also like good notes! (i personally was a notability gal but...)
Goodnotes: AI Notes, Docs, PDF
another anatomy app students recommend!
Visible Body Suite
other
you will need to pay to make an account here... but mindfulness & meditation is SO important in med school!
Headspace: Meditation & Health
a FREE meditation app! like i said, wellness is super important and you should prioritize :)
Insight Timer–Meditate & Sleep
though you should ALWAYS USE A PROFESSIONAL INTERPRETER!!!! i like having this on my phone just incase! perhaps the patient hands you a list in a different language or if you wanted to look up a word in a pinch. always think it is important to have a...
Google Translate
a visual planner app! i would recommend using this or gcal to stay organized!
