Archive for 'Tools' Category
Netbook Advantages in Medical School
. . netbooks, which we will define as laptops… under $500 and ultra-compact, do an excellent job at filling the gap between laptops and mobile devices. Here’s why: . . It’s light-weight – Laptops tend to be quite bulky and heavy, with a typical 15-inch model weighing around 5 Kg. Even the relatively skinny 15-inch [...]
Google Tasks & gTask- Keep Track of What you Need to do on the Go
Keep track of what you need to do with Google Tasks and gTasks for Android… Just click and type to add new tasks, set due dates or add notes, and (most satisfyingly) check them off as you’re done. Your task list stays up to date no matter how you access it. It’s a simple list [...]
Zeo – Maximize Sleep Quality
If you can measure it, you can improve it… Your quality of sleep is central to your quality of life. Zeo is designed to help you analyze your sleep and improve it, so you can be your best every day. You begin by wearing the Zeo Headband each night. The headband uses our patent-pending SoftWave™ [...]
Q10: Distraction-Free Word Processor
Q10 is a free, lightweight word processor that promotes distraction-free composition. Features include: Standard text formatting. You will be able to open your work with any text editor or word processor. Unlimited autocorrection entries to fix on the fly those persistent typing errors. Unlimited quick texts list for frequently used words or phrases, like character [...]
Zotero – Next Generation Reference Manager
Zotero is a free, easy-to-use tool to help you collect, organize, cite, and share your research sources. Feaures include: Word and OpenOffice Integration – Plugins for Word and OpenOffice make it easy to drop in references on the fly Browse from Mobile Devices – Even without Zotero, you can access your collection from any web [...]
E.ggtimer – Simple and Sleek Online Timer
e.ggtimer.com This simple online timer conveniently utilizes your web browser for time management. For medical students, it can be a terrific window to open during presentations. It could also serve as a terrific tool for study time management. Here are some url shortcuts that may help you to make the most of e.ggtimer: http://e.ggtimer.com/2minutes http://e.ggtimer.com/1hour14minutes35seconds [...]
How to Send and Receive Faxes for Free
Many medical offices are riddled with paper. You will inevitably require a fax machine at some point during medical school. Here are a few resources that will help you to squeak through those rare instances using only your computer. Send faxes with FaxZero: Requirements: email address File types: .pdf, .doc(x) Limits: 3-page max Receive Faxes with K7.net: Requirements: [...]
RotatingRoom – Find Sublets for Away Rotations
If you need a place to stay or a room to rent during your away rotations, add RotatingRoom to your tool set. RotatingRoom is exclusive to students and offers a straightforward interface. It boasts excellent searchability and is worth a look for any away rotator. RotatingRoom
iPad for the Wards – A User's Review
The iPad should fit comfortably your white coat. All iPhone apps will run, but unless they have been customized specifically, the screen resolution on the apps is pixilated and not aesthetically pleasing. The keyboard was initially frustrating. It feels awkward holding your fingers in traditional keyboard stance, and then not having feedback when you push [...]
Prepare for Surgical Cases with Websurg
The knowledge if your next day’s surgical cases is a priceless resource on any surgical rotation. Capitalize by reviewing surgical textbooks, skimming review articles, and going over the nuts and bolts of the procedure at WebSurg. With summaries of over 120 procedures, websurg is a great resource when used in conjunction with a surgery textbook. [...]