Digital Tools
Ipads
Every incoming students (first years + second year transfers) will receive the following:
- iPad Mini (6th Generation)
- Apple Pencil (generation 2)
Benefits
- Fits perfectly in Warwick Medical School Scrub tops
- Study tool when idling or waiting for clinical placement
- Great for getting supervisor digital signatures for extracurricular projects
More about Ipads and student experience:
ITS log-in details from the university
you will have been given a unique Warwick user code. This starts with a 'u' followed by a string of 7 digits (eg. uxxxxxxx). This string of numbers is unique to each student and used as an identifier here at Warwick.
Any login done in the entire University will use this user code as your username (uxxxxxxx) and your own password.
Microsoft Office 365
Microsoft productivity tools available with the student email provided by the university. Includes Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, Publisher, PowerPoint, Teams & OneDrive for Business. Useful when using Microsoft services in hospitals.
WIFI in Medical School
Warwick staff and students must use their ITS username (uxxxxxxx) followed by @warwick.ac.uk to login to the eduroam service on campus with ITS password.
WIFI in hospitals
UHCW
You will be given instructions on staff email (xxxx@uhcw.nhs.uk) and account activation. You can then use the email and password you have created to log into the staff Wifi
SWFT
GEH
Only NHS Wifi is available in this trust. Follow the instructions when connecting to Wifi
Learning Resources
These resources are available for your own self-learning and are not mandatory to use or have during the course (except BNF/BNFc).
Clinical Key Students
Digital learning platform with free access to medical textbooks, videos and study tools using the institutional login. Recommended platform to get information for during anatomy labs in phase 1 and phase 2
Capsule Clinical Case Based Learning Q-bank
Contains interactive clinical cases with MCQs and questions aligning with UKMLA exams. Available free through login via warwick email followed by resetting your password
Incision Academy
Delivers information on surgical procedures, anatomy and skills. Resource provides 3D digital anatomy models and course for various surgical procedure. Warwick Medical School has curated resources to supplement learning. Free access using institutional login.
How to access Warwick Medical School's resources to supplement learning:
Home page after creating an account using @warwick.ac.uk email.
select Courses
In courses page, select Programs on the toolbar
Curated Warwick programs available for supplementing course learning
iResus
Collection of the latest critical care algorithms from Guidelines 2021 developed by Resuscitation Council UK. Very useful in Phase 2 and Phase 3 when attending acute care simulations.
MDCalc
A calculator used to calculate clinical scores and direct treatment plans and investigations. This calculator cannot be used in exams and popular clinical scores calculations might come up, so this should not be used as a replacement of knowledge but as a quick access tool in clinical placement
BNF/BNFc
Go-to reference for safe, evidence-based prescribing in the UK. It provides up-to-date guidance on drug doses, interactions, side effects, and prescribing in special groups like children and the elderly. Will be the only resource available when doing the WPA (Warwick Prescribing Assessment) and PSA (prescribing safety assessment) in Phase 3. The university will advise more in 3rd year.
MDCalc
A calculator used to calculate clinical scores and direct treatment plans and investigations. This calculator cannot be used in exams and popular clinical scores calculations might come up, so this should not be used as a replacement of knowledge but as a quick access tool in clinical placement