Physician Associate Studies
What is a database?
Academic databases are searchable collections of academic literature. They provide access to a wide range of scholarly content including journal articles, books, book chapters, conference proceedings, and technical reports.
Learn how to search databases with our literature searching guide, or look at our YouTube channel.
If you are conducting a systematic review, see our systematic review guide for guidance.
Databases
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APA PsycINFO
Access to international literature in psychology, behavioural science and social sciences from the 1880s to present.
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Cochrane Library
Collection of databases covering controlled trials, systematic reviews, review protocols and more.
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EmbaseProduced by Elsevier. High quality database for research across medicine and health sciences which is updated daily and recommended for systematic reviews. Covers biomedicine and pharmacology; particularly strong in the areas of drugs, toxicology and psychiatry.
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Medline on Ovid
Medline database on the Ovid search platform. From US National Library of Medicine. Covers clinical medicine, including the allied health fields. Includes biological and physical sciences and humanities where they relate to health care.
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PubMedPubMed is a free version of Medline, published by the US National Library of Medicine (NLM). Click on the link above to access a customised version of PubMed displaying links for full text access via St George's Library.
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Web of Science
Web of Science gives access to the Web of Science Core Collection (including Citation Reference Searching) Conference Proceedings and Journal Citation Reports (Science and Social Science).
Web of Science is part of the Clarivate group of products which includes Essential Science Indicators and Journal Citation Reports.
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Acland's Video Atlas of Human Anatomy
An accessible source of anatomical knowledge with simple language and realistic, 3D visuals. You can access the exams (the quiz section) and save your favourites by registering for a personal account
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Complete Anatomy
Complete Anatomy is a 3D anatomy platform including models and videos, with an extensive library of structures and muscle movements. Complete Anatomy is a 3D Anatomy app that can be downloaded from the app store on your device.
An activation code is required for full access to the app:
Tooting based students - access information can be obtained in the Library Canvas module
Tooting based staff - please email the library team to request the staff activation code
Use of Complete Anatomy is subject to the Complete Anatomy Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, consent to these terms is inferred by use of the resource.
Staff can create and share content via Complete Anatomy, and track student engagement and attainment with this content. It includes lectures, screens and quizzes on the Complete Anatomy platform. Interactions with the content are tracked in the Complete Anatomy platform and a digital record is created which staff can use to review student attainment in quizzes at both an individual and cohort level. These records may be used by staff to inform curriculum planning and could be exported to use in student records.
For support with access to library resources, please email journals@sgul.ac.uk
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AccessMedicine
AccessMedicine includes access to 130+ e-books organised by basic sciences, clinical medicine, and healthcare systems. The AccessMedicine resource also includes access to cases, videos, and Q&As.
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JoVE Journal of Visualized ExperimentsJoVE makes and publishes videos of scientific experiments from international laboratories. Includes sections on: Behaviour, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Biology, Cancer Research, Chemistry, Developmental Biology, Engineering, Environment, Genetics, Immunology and Infection, Medicine, and Neuroscience.
Websites
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Department of Health and Social CareGovernment department responsible for health and social care policy. Provides access to legislation, reports, public health information and health statistics.
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Faculty of Physician AssociatesMembership organisation that provides professional support to physician associates across the UK
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General Medical Council (GMC)Useful resource for clinical practice and prescription guidance as well as information on ethical standards.
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BMA LibraryThe BMA library specialises in current clinical practice, medical ethics and education and providing expert information to its members.
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The King's Fund Library ServicesThe King's Fund provides a unique and free source of information on health and social care policy and management.
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Wellcome LibraryThe Wellcome Collection library has an extensive collection relating to medical history as well as contemporary research.
How to use learning platforms
How to: use JoVE
Learn how to use JoVE, a learning platform covering science, lab skills and clinical skills.
How to: AccessMedicine
Learn how to use AccessMedicine, a learning platform with flashcards, self-assessment quizzes and interactive exercises.