WVSU College of Medicine Library

10/09/2026

Thank You for Joining Our Library Resources Orientation!

A huge thank you to our first year medical students who attended our Library Resources Orientation session! We were thrilled to see so many eager faces ready to dive into the world of research and learning. We hope you now feel confident navigating our physical shelves, accessing our digital databases, and utilizing our study spaces to the fullest.

Quick Recap of What We Covered:

The Catalog: You can search for print and eBooks anytime through our Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC).

Online Databases: Don’t forget to use your student login credentials to access peer-reviewed journals and e-resources from home!

Our Staff: Librarians are always here to help you fine-tune your research needs.

Happy researching, and have a fantastic semester ahead! 📖

Note: Photos taken and posted with permission☺️

08/09/2026

Congratulations 🤍💙

04/09/2026

Hey everyone! Ready to supercharge your medical school journey?

Registration Day for AMBOSS and UpToDate is officially opens from September 10-11, 2026. Get your accounts activated today to unlock the ultimate medical resource duo. From interactive question banks to instant clinical answers right at your fingertips, we've got you covered.

To make your registration even sweeter, we’re serving FREE coffee and snacks while you get set up. Don't study on an empty stomach. Drop by, grab a bite, and get registered! See you at the Medical Library. ☕🥐

25/08/2026

18/07/2026

Happy Birthday, Ma’am Reden Capadosa!🥳🎉 Wishing you a joyful birthday filled with blessings, happiness, and good health. Thank you for your kindness and dedication as our librarian. Your support and hard work are truly appreciated. Have a wonderful celebration! God bless. ❤️

14/07/2026

Wrapped up with incredible success!

Our faculty members gathered for an impactful orientation focused on maximizing our institutional access to AMBOSS and UpToDate.

Our educators collaborated on new ways to bring these powerful digital tools into our classrooms and clinical rounds.

Thank you to everyone who attended, engaged, and shared their valuable insights. Together, we are raising the standard of medical training at our institution!

Access these online resources? Message us here👇👇

Email: [email protected]
FB: this account

06/07/2026

Ready to supercharge your medical teaching? Join us for an AMBOSS & UpToDate walkthrough!

Calling all College of Medicine educators! Elevate your medical curriculum and streamline your clinical teaching. You are cordially invited to a presentation and training session on premier clinical databases: AMBOSS and UpToDate. Whether you want to refresh your current lectures or find quick ways to prep for rounds, this session is for you.

Discover how these powerful tools can support your instruction, research, and patient care workflows.

What to Expect:
💡 AMBOSS: Learn how to integrate high-yield clinical knowledge, interactive Q-banks, and custom assignments into your teaching materials.
🩺 UpToDate: Explore how to leverage evidence-based clinical decision support, medical calculators, and up-to-date graded recommendations for both lectures and clinical practice.
📱 Mobile Access: Learn how to set up and use the mobile apps on the go.

📅 Date: Rescheduled to July 13, 2026
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM
📍 Venue: Ground Floor, Annex 1 Bldg., Roxas Hall Complex, West Visayas State University

Got questions? Drop a comment below or send a message to [email protected]. See you there! 👋

17/06/2026

A massive thank you to everyone who dropped by for the AMBOSS Registration Assistance Days last May 18 to 21, 2026!

We hope we successfully helped you set up your premium accounts, troubleshoot login issues, and unlock those high-yield Question Banks.

As you dive into your studies, remember to make the most out of your premium features:
🔹 Medical Knowledge Library: Look up diagnostic and treatment info in seconds.
🔹 Interactive QBank: Prepare for board exams and shelf exams with clinical case simulations.
🔹 Anki Add-on & Mobile Apps: Study seamlessly anytime, anywhere.

Didn't catch the registration days? You can still explore the platform via the AMBOSS Official Website and visit us in the Medical Library. Happy studying, future doctors! 💙

02/06/2026

🎉 ATTENTION TAGA-WEST MEDICINE & ALLIED HEALTH STUDENTS! 🎉

We are pleased to announce that our institutional subscription to UpToDate has been successfully renewed. 🩺📚

You can continue to seamlessly access the world’s leading clinical decision support tool for your research, clinical rotations, and evidence-based medical practice.

Here is everything you need to know to access the platform and register your account:

How to Access with your existing UpToDate account: You need to connect first to the University or COM Wi-Fi to activate.

🌐 On-Campus: Automatically log in when connected to the official university Wi-Fi network.

🏠 Off-Campus/Remote: Log in using your registered personal institutional account credentials via the official UpToDate Portal (https://www.uptodate.com/login).

📱 Mobile App: Open the UpToDate app on your phone.

Important Reminder: To keep your mobile access active, please ensure you log in while connected to the campus network at least once every 90 days.

📋 STEP-BY-STEP REGISTRATION GUIDE (NO account yet)

To get seamless off-campus and mobile app access, you must first register your account while on campus. Follow these simple steps:

1. Connect to Campus Network: Ensure your laptop, desktop, or mobile device is connected to the official WVSU Wi-Fi network on campus.

2. Visit the Login Page: Open your browser and go to the official UpToDate Portal.

3. Click Register: Locate and click the "Register" button in the upper right-hand corner of the screen.

4. Fill Out the Form: Complete all the required fields. Crucial: You must use your official institutional email account (.edu.ph).

5. Verify Your Email: Click "Send Verification Code". Check your WVSU inbox for the code, enter it into the bottom field of the form, and click "Submit Verification Code". (Note: You have exactly 10 minutes to retrieve and input this code).

6. Download the App: Once registration is complete, download the free UpToDate App from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, and log in with your newly created credentials!

⚠️ Important Mobile Maintenance Rule: To keep your remote/mobile access active, you must log into your account via a browser or the app while connected to the campus Wi-Fi network at least once every 90 days.

If you encounter registration issues or need an account setup, feel free to reach out to us via email at [email protected] or message us directly here on our page!

Thank you for your patience during the renewal process. Happy researching. 💙💛