Charlotte Beck
Rachael Bradshaw
Contact:
Woodward Library
University of British Columbia
2198 Health Sciences Mall
Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z3
University of British Columbia
2198 Health Sciences Mall
Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z3
(604) 822-2884
Librarian
Terri McKellar
she/her
Contact:
University of Northern BC
Division of Medical Sciences
3333 University Way
Prince George, BC V2N 4Z9
Division of Medical Sciences
3333 University Way
Prince George, BC V2N 4Z9
MPT Orientation
WELCOME!
Resources for getting you started:
- Librarians welcome MPTMeet your librarians and the best physical therapy resources for your program.
Learn how to find information at UBC Library:
- View the short videos at Searching the Library for a quick orientation to search tips and services..
Electronic Access to UBC Library
Quicker access to online material (eResources)
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LOCR (Library Online Course Reserves)
- This is the link to your course readings
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Access electronic materials via Open Athens
- Open Athens authentication. While most access is seamless, the information at this link gives detail.
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Lean Library for seamless searching and getting
- Library Access Browser Extension. Download this free Library Access browser extension and access study material anytime, anywhere.
Textbooks, Dictionaries etc.
- LWW Health Library Physical TherapyContains 34 physical therapy textbooks plus additional material and tools. Create a personal account on the site to print chapters, do self-assessment etc.
- LWW Health Library - Exercise ScienceContains 29 exercises science and kinesiology textbooks, including the ACSM Guidelines, plus additional material and tools. Create a personal account on the site to print chapters, do self-assessment etc.
- Access MedicineA great website with access to many medical textbooks! It also features a drug database, quick access to medical guidelines, and more.
- Books@OVIDIncludes full text, references, updates, and graphics from several respected texts in medicine, nursing, and pharmacy. Search (or browse) one textbook, browse by subject area, or choose "search all". Color diagrams, charts, and illustrations are available as thumbnails or full graphics.
Anatomy and Physical Examination Videos, Tools and Texts
- Acland's Video Atlas of Human Anatomy This link opens in a new windowSeries of anatomy lessons on video using unembalmed human specimens to illustrate anatomical structures.
- Anatomy TV (Primal Pictures)Interactive 3D anatomy tool, with peel away layers, models of organs, imaging and self assessment tests. Now also includes Anatomy and Physiology Online.
- Bates' Guide to Physical Examination 13th editionAuthoritative, step-by-step textbook on performing the patient interview and physical examination.
- Bates A visual guide to physical examination 5th edStreaming video version adapted from the popular video series. Includes 12 key subject areas.
- CLINICAL ANATOMYAnatomical videos, 3D, illustrations produced by the Hive, Faculty of Medicine, UBC
- NEUROANATOMYProduced by the Department of Neuroanatomy, Faculty of Medicine, UBC