Dr. Silvio de Melo, assistant professor of internal medicine, uses several websites to keep up-to-date with medical information. He frequently visits the National Cancer Institute, the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and the American Association for the Study of Liver Disease. Dr. de Melo accesses gastroenterology and clinical gastroenterology and hepatology journals on the American Gastroenterological Association’s website, which also includes useful information for patients and family.
Nan Johnson, secretary in the department of surgery, frequently visits the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners to locate physicians for referral within the state of Alabama, Merriam-Webster online for quick reference, and Healthgrades, which is helpful when trying to locate a physician outside of Alabama.
Dr. Michael Cohen, co-director the division of cardiology, receives a daily summary of clinically-oriented healthcare news from the American College of Cardiology's CV News Digest. The summary keeps him informed about current events and includes information about pharmaceutical products and companies, regulatory agencies such as the FDA, and government health-related programs.
Melodie Robinson, assistant director of medical alumni affairs, visits the American Association of Medical Colleges, American Medical Association, and the Medical Association of the State of Alabama.
The Endocrine Society and the Lawson Wilkins Pediatric Endocrine Society are favorites of Dr. Kenneth Rettig, professor of pediatrics. He also visits OMIM (Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man) for up-to-date information.
Dr. Gregory Rutecki, professor of internal medicine, is an editor for ConsultantLive, peer-reviewed consultations in primary care.
Kathryn Brouillette, word processing specialist in internal medicine, uses rxlist.com, an invaluable tool for finding drug information. She also visits Medicaid.alabama.gov for drug lists, contact lists and provider lists.
Dr. Wladimir Wertelecki, professor of medical genetics, developed four websites that enables physicians, as well as patients, to gain information regarding birth defects, disabilities and genetics. The websites are Information Birth Defects Information System, http://www.pandorawordbox.com/, http://www.birthdefects.net/ and http://www.medword.net/ , which consists of overviews, clinical genetics, healthcare policies and guidelines.
Thanks to everyone for sharing your favorite online resources with your colleagues!
