Problem Solving

The skills to use information and communication technologies (ICT) to cognitively process and understand a problem situation in combination with the active use of knowledge to find a solution to a problem. Key components: knowledge acquisition and knowledge application (van Laar et al., 2017).

Insights

Searching in the AccessMedicine database

AccessMedicine is a great database with 100s of ebooks, as well as multimedia, self-assessment, case studies, and more.

Use Diagnosaurus 4.0 for differential diagnoses

Diagnosaurus 4.0 offers differential diagnoses (DDx) by symptoms, diseases, and organ systems.

Knowledge Base Articles

Accessing UpToDate from off-campus

How to access the library's books, journals, and databases

How to find and access books, journal articles, databases, and tools provided by the libraries at Columbia University.

I can't access ILLiad

ILLiad is the system we use for requesting books and receiving electronic articles via interlibrary loan (ILL). Here's what to do if you get an error message.

JAMAevidence features

JAMAevidence hosts a collection of guides and tools that enables users to study, practice, and teach evidence-based practice.

Teamwork Hubs are the perfect solution for small groups

Have you ever huddled around a laptop screen as part of a collaborative project? The Health Sciences Library offers a great solution to cramped group work: Teamwork Hubs.

When should I use Borrow Direct?

If you are looking for a book that is checked out or not owned by Columbia University Libraries, try Borrow Direct.

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