What's in this guide
This page lists health sciences resources that have mobile optimized web sites. Access these resources through your phone's browser. Save the links on your home screen or bookmark them for future use. Links with a lock icon require UWNetID login.
Click on the tabs at the top of this page to access specific apps for your type of phone or mobile device.
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Mobile Resources Developed at the UW
- Care Provider Toolkit MobileMobile optimized display of commonly used HealthLinks Care Provider Toolkit links.
- Google Open Data KitOpen Data Kit (ODK) is a suite of tools to help organizations collect, aggregate and visualize their data. For Android phones such as G1. Developed by UW Computer Science and Engineering Department members.
- m.UWConnect to UW resources from your iphone or ipod touch. Download the app from the iPhone AppStore. For other Smartphone access, point your phone's browser to m.uw.edu.
- OCCAM
Online Clinical Care Algorithms & Messages (OCCAM) delivers HMC- and UWMC-specific ICU and acute care protocols, pearls, and algorithms to clinicians at the point of need. OCCAM is produced by the UW Health Sciences Library and UW Medicine. - SpaceScoutSpaceScout - UW study space finder app for iOS - search the App Store for "space scout".
- UW Learn CPR Videos
Mobile Accessible Resources
- DynaMed
(EBSCO) - Best available evidence summaries for over 3000 topics. - EBSCOhost Databases
Includes Dynamed and Nursing Reference Center. - ePocrates OnlineMajor areas include Drugs, Diseases, multi-drug check, Pill ID, calculators, and tables. Some sections are unavailable in the free version.
- Essential Evidence Plus Mobile
POEMs and guidelines; clinical decision rules and calculators; ICD-9 codes. For mobile access, sign up for individual username/password while on campus or logged in through the offcampus proxy. - Facts & Comparisons Mobile Web AccessSign up for free mobile access. The F&C Mobile site has been fully optimized for the iPhone and iPod Touch and may also be usable with other mobile devices.
- MD Consult Mobile
Sign up for a free account to access the mobile page at m.mdconsult.com. You will be required to login to access the mobile page. - MEDLINE Plus MobileMobile friendly MEDLINE Plus search and news.
- Micromedex
Mobile friendly web site for drug information - Mobile MerckMedicusFree registration for licensed healthcare providers. Some resources are fee based.
- PubMed MobileMobile friendly Web interface to access PubMed on your Smartphone.
- Springer ProtocolsDatabase of reproducible laboratory protocols - mobile optimized.
- UpToDate
Search UpToDate - mobile optimized web site. - Web of Science
(Ebsco) - Search Web of Science, mobile format. - WebWiserSupports both PC- and PDA-based browsers, including BlackBerry, iPhone, and Android devices.
Mobile Information and Health Resources
- American College of Physicians Foundation - VideosHealth tips and instructional videos for patients. Suggestion: Watch video before recommending to patient. **
- Ask A Librarian - JAAPA ArticleAdvice on choosing a mobile device.
- CNET Reviews - Handheld Buying GuideHandHeld reviews and news
- Control of Communicable Diseases Manual (CCDM) for MobileSign up for a free download optimized for iPhone, BlackBerry, Android, Palm, or Windows Mobile.
- ePocrates Go MobileA healthcare professional's guide to choosing and using a mobile device.
- iMedicalAppsMobile medical app reviews and commentary by medical professionals
- MerckMedicus PDA and Smartphone ToolsMobile MerckMedicus and other physician resources. Available after registration to state licensed health care providers.
- Mobile REMM (Radiation Emergency Medical Management)U.S HHS guidance on diagnosis & treatment for health care providers.
- NCCN Guidelines Apps for Android and iPhoneFree NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology, mobile apps for iPhone and Android.
- NLM MobileGallery of Mobile Apps and Sites from the National Library of Medicine
- PalmDoc ChroniclesMedically-related PDA software and OS news.
- pdaMD.comMedical focus reviews, news, forums, tutorials.
- WISER (Wireless Information System for Emergency Responders)Hazardous substance identification support, physical characteristics, human health information, and containment and suppression advice.
New! Browzine journal app
Browse top Health Sciences journals from your iPad
Download Browzine from the App Store and then choose University of Washington from the list of institutions. Login the same way you would access the proxy from off-campus.
Journals and News delivered to your mobile device
- Academic MedicineMobile format for the Journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges.
- BBC News for MobileMobile format for BBC news.
- CNN mobileMobile format for CNN latest news.
- DocphinPersonalize medical research and share full-text articles from the sources you trust.
- Ebsco Publishing Service Mobile
Access to online journals available from on-campus or when logged into the UW off-campus proxy service. - Local WirelessLocal news updates for a city of your choosing in mobile friendly format.
- Medscape NewsMedical News and Perspectives
- PhysOrg MobileMedicine and Health News
- USA Today MobileMobile news interface that is organized into color-coded sections.

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