As a first-year medical student you need access to reliable medical resources. These resources can help you build a strong evidence-based knowledge on medical topics, as well as enabling you to stay up to date with the latest developments in healthcare.
The library provides students access to medicine-specific resources that contain information on a variety of topics relevant to your studies, such as anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, medical ethics and clinical practice.
Click on the plus (+) icons below to discover the different types of medical resources that are accessible through the library.
Use these resources below to improve your understanding of the human body.
Check out the authoritative information sources below for product information and guidance for medications in Australia.
There are many places to look for academic literature or journal articles. We recommend choosing one of the databases listed below to help get you started when searching for relevant resources.
The resources listed below are focused on providing a textbook-style learning experience in an engaging manner. In most cases resources have self-assessment features, these are helpful for identifying your strengths and weaknesses on a topic.
Multi-purpose publisher platforms intend to be a 'one stop shop' for information in a variety of formats, including e-books, images, video, and more.
It's important to remember that these platforms come from a single publisher and won't contain everything you'll need on a topic.
Point of care tools aim to provide succinct, evidence-backed and up to date information related to health conditions and their treatment. These resources are intended to be decision aids for active clinicians and are useful as an overview for students.
To help you along the way, Deakin Library has created resource guides for different subject areas in health. Check out the guides below for further information on resources that are particularly useful for certain disciplines.