Category Archives: Reviews

FIGO Staging

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Mary Frances Ypma-Wong

UCIrvine iMedEd iPad App Review App Name: FIGO Staging Price: $9.99 Brief Description: This app describes the various gynecologic cancers, including FIGO (International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics) staging descriptions, histopathology, survival rates and treatment plans. OVERALL Pros: This is … Continue reading →

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USMLE Step 2 Secrets, 3rd Edition

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Julie Youm

UCIrvine iMedEd iPad App Review App Name: USMLE Step 2 Secrets, 3rd Edition Price: $39.99 Brief Description: This app is an electronic version of the popular book, USMLE Step 2 Secrets, that is used by medical students across the country … Continue reading →

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FIRST AID Q&A for the USMLE Step 2 CK

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Julie Youm

UCIrvine iMedEd iPad App Review App Name: FIRST AID Q&A for the USMLE Step 2 CK Price: $41.99 Brief Description: Qbank to prepare for Step 2CK OVERALL Pros: Great qbank for step 2CK. Should NOT replace UWorld, but is definitely … Continue reading →

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The Merck Manual – Professional Edition

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Julie Youm

UCIrvine iMedEd iPad App Review App Name: The Merck Manual – Professional Edition Price: $34.99 Brief Description: The Merck Manual is a resource for medical professionals that provides clinical information on a multitude of diseases. It allows you to search … Continue reading →

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Downcast

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Julie Youm

UCIrvine iMedEd iPad App Review App Name: Downcast Price: $1.99 Brief Description: Full featured podcast app. Supports audio and vido podcasts, with a vast array of configuration options including iCloud synching, volume amplification and playback speed modulation. OVERALL Pros: Amazingly … Continue reading →

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Radiology 2.0: One Night in the ED – iPad Version

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Julie Youm

UCIrvine iMedEd iPad App Review App Name: Radiology 2.0: One Night in the ED – iPad Version Price: Free Brief Description: Practice reading and interpreting CT scans OVERALL Pros: Excellent app to learn to read and interpret CT images. Fantastic … Continue reading →

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PEER VIII Emergency Medicine Question Bank for iOS

Posted on November 3, 2012 by Warren

Brief video review of the $69.99 PEER VIII iPhone app with comparisons to the print and online version. Pros: Same 450 questions as the print and online versions Priced at $69.99 vs $275 for print or online subscription High-quality resizable … Continue reading →

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Tech Talk Tuesday @ 9/18/12: Anki Flashcards and Biochemistry apps

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Julie Youm

This week’s Tech Talk Tuesday included three presentations on apps to help medical students in their studies during the first and second years. AnkiMobile Flashcards were presented by Kate Xie, MS2. Kate did a demonstration of the app, both on … Continue reading →

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iPad Keyboard Cases

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Julie Youm

(09/13/2012) Update: We have also had the opportunity to evaluate the Crux360 case by CruxCase. CruxCase Crux360 Cost: $99.00 Pros The clamshell design of the case gives the impression that your iPad + keyboard is now a mini-laptop. Opening up … Continue reading →

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Sylvius MR Atlas of the Human Brain on Modality Body – Clinical App Review

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Warren

Walkthrough and review of the Sylvius MR Atlas of the Human Brain on Modality Body and its potential role for medical student and resident education. Overall, great atlas that covers basics of neuroanatomy through an MR window. Useful applications for … Continue reading →

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