MEDEX: Introduction to the Health Sciences Library
Find Resources at the University of Washington
While there are multiple ways to find academic, scholarly, and peer-reviewed materials for your research, below are the recommended ways that the Health Sciences Libraries teach our faculty, staff, students, and UW affiliates on finding relevant resources.
Links to Databases & Journals Lists
UW has access to over 600 databases and 400,000 journals. You can view the complete list in the following links:
Recommended Databases
Consider exploring the following databases, listed by most relevant and popular to MEDEX courses.
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PubMed This link opens in a new windowPremier biomedical database. Over 33 million resources on biomedicine and related topics
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EMBASE This link opens in a new windowComprehensive, high quality biomedical database. Additional strengths in finding drugs and device information. Includes more international and conference resources
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Cochrane Library This link opens in a new windowHighest quality systematic review resource in medicine and health sciences. Additionally, searchable for clinical trials and more
Additional Databases
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CINAHL Complete This link opens in a new windowPremier Nursing database. Includes Evidence-Based Care sheets and more
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Web of Science This link opens in a new windowIncludes Transdisciplinary resources with primary focus on STEM disciplines