Research Help - Vancouver
Need help with a literature review?
Your subject librarian can meet with you to help refine your search terms, advise on appropriate databases, discuss how to manage your search results, and consult on systematic or scoping review methods.
Book an online appointment here or contact ursula.ellis@ubc.ca.
If you're working on a systematic or scoping review, please complete this form:
woodward.library.ubc.ca/research-help/evidence-synthesis/
Workshops are regularly offered on a wide range of topics, including literature reviews and systematic reviews.
Pharmacy Literature Search Skills and PharmD Study Guide
Guides with tips for getting the most out of your literature search, studying for your licensure exam, and resources for the BPSc program.
Featured resources
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LWW Health LibraryIncludes Applied Therapeutics and Bates.
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Library Access browser extensionInstall to get easier, faster access to full text articles and ebooks.
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CovidenceCovidence helps with the screening and data extraction stages of systematic and scoping reviews.
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Drug CocktailsInformation on interactions between medications, alcohol and recreational drugs. Professional and patient versions available.
CPS (formerly RxTx) is now available to alumni. Learn more about alumni access to resources.
Key Resources
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LexiCompIncludes Lexi-Drugs, AHFS Drug Information, Martindale, and several other drug information databases.
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BMJ Best PracticeEvidence based summaries on hundreds of medical conditions.
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DynamedEvidence summaries for over 3000 topics. Includes drug information from Micromedex.
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MEDLINE (Ovid)Equivalent content to PubMed, with some advanced search tools.
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EMBASE (Ovid)International (but European-focused) biomedical database with strengths in drug-related and rehabilitation sciences subjects.
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Natural MedicinesAn international research collaboration that aggregates and synthesizes data on complementary and alternative therapies
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CPSIncludes eCPS, Therapeutic Choices, CPMA and CTMA. For access to the app, please see the box at the bottom of the page.
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Bates' Visual Guide to Physical Examination streaming videosLatest version of the Bates physical assessment videos. Includes videos on OSCE clinical skills.