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School of Medicine

Introduction

Library Subject Guides: Curated lists of resources created by librarians to support patrons’ research needs. includes books, journals, databases, websites, and any other resources deemed useful by the librarian (libsuccess.org, n.d.)

This subject guide is designed to provide members of the School of Medicine, including students and faculty, with scientific resources and tools that enhance their knowledge and research capabilities.  that expand knowledge.

Printed Collection

The library's physical collection supports your research, education, and exploration, so patrons can use it to get the needed information by:

1. Using the OPAC to search and find the needed collection.

OPAC: Stands for "Online Public Access Catalog," and it is a tool that allows users to search and access the Library Collection.

2. Get the call numbers of the resources, then reach them in the library.

The Call Number consists of [the Dewey classification number (DDC23) according to the resource subject] + [the first two letters of the main author's last name/or the first three letters of the title of the resource]. This allows the library to control and keep the arrangement of the library collections.

3. Use resources inside the library or borrow them. (Review Circulation Policy/Borrowing Rules)

Digital Resources

Dictionaries & Glossaries


E-Books

For more Databases, visit the Library Digital Resources page

Journals

- National Journals
The Egyptian Knowledge Bank provides a repository of all national journals published in Egypt that support the scientific research process in Egyptian Universities.
Here are some of them:

  • The Egyptian Journal of Community Medicine (EJCM)
    is a journal that published quarterly by the Egyptian Community Medicine Association (ECMA), and it covers a wide spectrum of research topics addressing current public health issues and challenges. It is a peer-reviewed open-access journal.

  • Journal of Medical Education and Practice (JMEP)
    is an official medical education journal for the health profession branch of the Egyptian Medical Association. It is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal.

  • Journal of Medical Histology
    is a peer-reviewed online journal. The journal aims to provide an interdisciplinary platform for the propagation of research in medical histology.

  • Egyptian Journal of Medical Research
    is a peer-reviewed open-access medical journal that publishes articles on a range of medical specialties, focusing on internal medicine, Surgery, academic medicine, and diagnostic medicine.

  • Ain Shams Medical Journal
    is a regional peer-reviewed journal that publishes original articles, case reports, and systematic review articles dealing with different academic and clinical medical conditions.

    - You can check all scientific Egyptian Journals in Medical studies: journals (EKB.eg)

- International Journals
Researchers can find digital open-access journals using DOAJ, which is a repository that collects open-access journals from around the world.
Here are some of them:

  • MAMC Journal of Medical Sciences
    is a publication of Maulana Azad Medical College, is a peer-reviewed online and free-access (Open Access) journal.

  • Nefrología
    is an official publication of the Spanish Society of Nephrology. The Journal publishes articles on basic or clinical research relating to nephrology, arterial hypertension, dialysis, and kidney transplants. It is governed by the peer review system.

  • Academic Pathology
    is an official open-access journal of the Association for Academic Pathology, established to give voice to innovations in education, practice, and management from academic departments of pathology.

  • Cancer Research, Statistics, and Treatment (CRST)
    is a Quarterly, open-access, peer-reviewed journal. The journal will cover technical and clinical studies related to health, ethical and social issues in the field of Cancer research, statistics, and treatment.

  • Clinical and Research journal in Internal Medicine (CRJIM)
    is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal of the Internal Medicine Research Center, Indonesia. It publishes articles two times per year and accepts articles for publication from around the world.


Databases

EKB (Egyptian Knowledge Bank) Resources

Access to these academic databases is provided through the Egyptian Knowledge Bank (EKB) after creating an account on the platform.

  • Willey Online Library is a comprehensive digital platform providing access to peer-reviewed research, journals, books, and reference works across multiple disciplines.

  • Science Direct is a platform that provides access to a large collection of peer-reviewed scientific and technical research articles.

  • Clinical key is a clinical search engine that provides access to peer-reviewed medical journals, e-books, clinical guidelines, and multimedia resources to support evidence-based practice.

  • Nature Books Archive is a digital collection offering access to high-quality academic books published by Nature, covering a wide range of scientific and research-oriented disciplines.

  • Springer Materials is a database providing critically evaluated data on the physical and chemical properties of materials, supporting advanced research in materials science, physics, and chemistry.

  • Sega Premier Journals is a leading online database that provides access to an extensive collection of peer-reviewed journals across the social sciences, humanities, and scientific fields, supporting scholarly research and academic study.

  • Springer Links (Springer Nature) is a digital platform that provides access to a vast collection of peer-reviewed journals, books, and research articles.

  • Taylor & Francis is an international academic publisher that provides peer-reviewed journals and scholarly books in various disciplines.
Open Access Resources

Open Access refers to the model of providing unrestricted online access to scholarly research and academic publications. These platforms adopt Open Access to make knowledge across various fields widely accessible.

  • Open textbooks is a collection of openly licensed textbooks designed for teaching and learning and can be used and adapted by educators and students across various academic disciplines.

  • Open Book Publishers is an academic publisher that produces peer-reviewed scholarly books, particularly in the humanities and social sciences.

  • Encyclopedia Britannica is a reliable reference resource offering authoritative, curated information across numerous fields of knowledge.

  • Merriam-Webster Dictionary is a comprehensive digital dictionary providing definitions, pronunciations, and language usage guidance.

  • Internet Archive is a digital library that preserves and provides free access to a vast collection of digital content, including websites, books, videos, and software.

  • OpenStax is an educational initiative based at Rice University that provides free, peer-reviewed, openly licensed textbooks and educational resources.

  • DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals) is a comprehensive, community-curated index of peer-reviewed open-access journals, providing free and unrestricted access to scholarly research worldwide.

  • Open Research Library (ORL) is a platform designed to include all Open Access book content worldwide.

  • Cambridge Core (OA) is the online platform for academic content from Cambridge University Press, offering access to millions of journal articles and tens of thousands of books.

  • Cochrane Library is a leading resource providing high-quality evidence, including systematic reviews, to support healthcare.

  • MedlinePlus is a consumer health information resource offering reliable, up-to-date medical information for patients and the public

  • BMC (BioMed Central) is an open access publisher under Springer Nature providing peer-reviewed journals in science, technology, and medicine.

  • PubMed is a widely used database providing access to abstracts and references in biomedical and life sciences literature.

  • Clinical Trials – National Library of Medicine is a database of privately and publicly funded clinical studies conducted worldwide.

  • NCBI (National Center for Biotechnology Information) Is a platform offering access to biomedical databases, genetic information, and analytical tools.

  • Browzine Library is an app and website that allows users to browse, read, and monitor scholarly journals from various publishers in one simple interface. It organizes articles found in Open Access and subscription databases, making it easy to access thousands of academic journals across different disciplines.

  • Core is a platform provides a comprehensive bibliographic database of the world’s scholarly literature, collecting and indexing research from repositories and journals.

  • De Gruyter is an international academic publisher that provides scholarly journals and books through its digital platform.
Open Access Data Repositories
  • DRYAD is an open access repository that provides curated research data underlying scientific and medical publications, supporting transparency and reproducibility in research.

  • Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) Open Data is an open access platform that provides publicly available healthcare data, supporting research, policy analysis, and transparency in the U.S. healthcare system.
Theses and Dissertations
  • EBSCO Open Dissertation is a database those indexes and provides access to dissertations and theses, allowing users to search and explore graduate research outputs from various academic institutions.

  • Open Access Theses and Dissertations (OATD) is a digital platform providing free access to graduate-level theses and dissertations from universities worldwide. It supports academic research, literature review, and scholarly knowledge dissemination.
Databases with Subscription
  • Anatomy. Tv is a subscription-based interactive 3D anatomy platform that provides detailed visualizations of the human body to support medical education and clinical learning. “It is provided for Badya University's community”.

Clinical Cases

Clinical Cases
Medical Projects

Relevant Software

Citation Tools
  •  Citation: Refers to the formal acknowledgment of sources used in academic or professional work, providing credit to original authors and enabling readers to locate the referenced material. 

  • Citation style/format: to insert citations, there are too many formats, for example: APA style, MLA style, NLM style, ...etc.
  • Mendeley
    Zotero
    EndNote

If you need more information about Citation & Reference, you can visit the Citation and Reference 
Useful Links
  • Digital Histology is a platform providing high-quality histology images and virtual microscopy tools for teaching and research in medical and biological sciences.

  • Anatomy, Medline Plus is a resource offering reliable anatomical and health information for patients, students, and educators.

  • Open Science Framework is a platform for managing, sharing, and archiving research projects and data to promote transparency and reproducibility.

  • Academia is a scholarly networking platform that allows researchers to share publications, access academic papers, and collaborate across disciplines.

  • Google Scholar is a freely accessible search engine that indexes scholarly literature across disciplines, facilitating citation tracking and research discovery.

  • Research Gate is a professional network for researchers to share publications, collaborate, and engage with the scientific community.

  • USMLE is a platform providing study materials, practice exams, and resources for the United States Medical Licensing Examination.

  • Slide Share is a platform for sharing presentations, infographics, and professional content, enabling knowledge dissemination and collaboration.

  • The Internet Pathology Laboratory for Medical Education is an open access resource providing virtual pathology labs, case studies, and teaching materials for medical students.

Useful Software
  • MDCalc is a web-based clinical decision support platform (software as a service), providing calculators, risk scores, and guidelines. It can be used via web or mobile app.

  • Radiopaedia is a web-based educational platform (software as a service) with collaborative content for radiology learning and reference. It is primarily accessed through a browser, though it also has a mobile app.  
    
  • USMLE Base is a platform or mobile application providing study materials, question banks, and resources to prepare for the United States Medical Licensing Examination.


    AI Research Tools

    AI Research Tools
    • Consensus is an AI-powered tool designed to quickly extract and summarize evidence from scientific research.

    • Research Rabbit is an AI-powered research tool that helps users explore, visualize, and track scientific literature.

    • Chat PDF is an AI-powered tool that allows users to interact with PDF documents through natural language. It enables users to ask questions, extract information, and summarize content directly from PDF files.

    • Semantic Scholar is an AI-powered academic search engine designed to help researchers discover and analyze scholarly literature.

    • Scispace is an AI-assisted platform that helps researchers streamline academic writing, formatting, and collaboration.

    • Julius AI is an AI-driven research assistant that helps scholars analyze and summarize academic literature efficiently.

    If you need more information about AI Tools & How to use AI Tools, you can visit the AI Guides 

    Work Matters

    Organizations
    Code of Medical Ethics

    Media

    Podcasts
    • ECRI Podcast is a podcast providing evidence-based insights, updates, and expert discussions on patient safety, medical technology, and healthcare quality.

    • UPMC Health Beat Podcast is a podcast offering healthcare news, medical research updates, and clinical insights from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.

    • The Undifferentiated Medical Student is a podcast focused on medical education, residency preparation, and career guidance for medical students.

    • Divine Intervention is a medical podcast discussing clinical cases, ethical dilemmas, and healthcare experiences.

    • Inside the boards is a podcast providing USMLE and medical board exam preparation, including high-yield content and test-taking strategies.

    • 2 Docs talk is a podcast where physicians discuss clinical cases, medical education, and healthcare practice.
    Documentaries & Shows
    • Diagnosis (Documentary) is a documentary series exploring real-life medical cases, diagnostic challenges, and the process of identifying rare or complex conditions.

    • Coronavirus Explained (TV Show) is a documentary-style series providing detailed information on COVID-19, including its transmission, impact, and global response.

    • Extremis (Documentary) is a documentary film examining critical end-of-life medical decisions and ethical dilemmas faced by healthcare professionals and families.

    If you need further information resources on a specific topic, you can order the Document Delivery Service
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    Date: 1st January, 2026