What apps are essential to have on my phone?
There are many apps out there but here are the most used apps by UBC Family Med Residents.
App | Purpose |
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Up to Date | Evidence based summaries of everything medical, including drugs, clinical presentations, and management decision aids. |
Firstline | Antibiotic guidelines depending on your given hospital / community (considers local antibiotic resistance). |
T-RES | Log activities (ie. patient encounters/cases) on the go. |
MD Calc | Calculate scores for risk stratification, management guidance, and illness severity. |
RxFiles | Pharmacotherapy summaries including therapeutic considerations, cost, side effects, and dosing. |
Bugs & Drugs | Quick antibiotic guidance for clinical conditions. |
Signal | Encrypted messaging app used by many hospital services. |
MD on Call | Designed to help junior residents survive their first few call shifts. |