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Clinical Resource Toolkit: DynaMedex

Clinical toolkit of resources commonly used in the 3rd and 4th year

DynaMedex @ UCFCOMHSL

How do I access DynaMedex at UCF COM Health Sciences Library?

DynaMedex can be accessed from the link in the Resources box below or through the Health Sciences Library website:

  • In the Online Databases box on the homepage, select Online Databases in the right navigation menu of the website & search for "DynaMedex."

Resources

Resource Link
Other Useful Links

DynaMedex Support

If you need to reach DynaMedex customer support, their representatives are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and can be reached by calling 833-520-9694 (toll-free) or emailing medicalsupport@ebsco.com.

Library Support

If you have any questions or need additional support with any of the library's resources, you can stop by and visit the Health Sciences Library Front Desk during our desk hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday through Friday, or contact the Library using one of the options below.

Overview

What is DynaMedex?
  • DynaMedex seamlessly combines the clinical expertise and extensive, curated disease content of DynaMed, with the comprehensive view into treatment options with the depth and breadth of drug information and AI search capabilities of Merative Micromedex.
  • Provides users with evidence-based insights for optimal clinical decision making which can lead to improved patient outcomes.
  • An evidence-based, clinical reference tool created by physicians for physicians for use at the "point of care."
  • Utilizes a strict 7-step process of systematic literature surveillance to determine the best available evidence
How is DynaMedex maintained and updated?
  • It is updated daily.
  • The methodology used to identify, evaluate, and select the evidence used in DynaMedex summaries is outlined in their 7-Step Editorial Process.

DynaMedex Tutorials

DynaMedex Overview

 

DynaMedex App Tutorial

DynaMedex Mobile App

Mobile Content Access

The Health Sciences Library provides COM students with access to premium content on the DynaMedex app via institutional authentication.

Please follow the instructions below to download & authenticate the DynaMedex app on your mobile device.

Downloading and Authenticating the DynaMedex App

 

  1. Search for DynaMedex and download the free app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store
  2. Open DynaMedex from the Health Sciences Library website.
    •  Attention!: If you are off-campus, you must login through EZproxy before accessing DynaMedex; do not use VPN.
  3. On the DynaMedex homepage, click on the personal account icon on the top right and choose to register for a free DynaMedex account.
    • Please note: if you already have a DynaMed account, you don't have to create a new account.  You can use the same login credentials for DynaMed and DynaMedex.
  4. Once you've created the account, open the DynaMedex app on your mobile device and log in with your personal account.  
    • Note: Once your account is created, it is important to sign in with your credentials to ensure your new account is affiliated with your institution.
  5. Once logged in, the app is authenticated for 3 months, after which you are prompted to re-authenticate.
  6. After you log in, you are prompted to install via one of the following options:
    • Online Only: Use the app only while connected to the internet.
    • Partial Install: Store text and image thumbnails on your device. Full images are available when you are connected to the internet. This option helps you save space on your device.
    • Full Install: Store all DynaMedex content on your device. You do not need to be connected to the internet to access content on the app.

 Note: It is recommended that a Wi-Fi connection is used for the initial content download from DynaMedex and when updates are available for app content. Content downloads may be large and can require a significant amount of time and data.
Further App Download Instructions

Below are further resources, provided by the vendor, on downloading and installing the DynaMedex app on mobile devices.

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The University of Central Florida College of Medicine and the Harriet F. Ginsburg Health Sciences Library are not responsible for the content of the third-party (external) sites contained in this research guide. The information provided in this guide, or through links to third-party sites, is not intended as a substitute for medical or professional advice; these links are provided for the user's convenience only. The views and opinions expressed by the third-party sites do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the University of Central Florida, the UCF College of Medicine, or the Harriet F. Ginsburg Health Sciences Library.