UpToDate is an evidence-based resource for clinical and drug decision support.

Our Library provides two convenient ways to access this resource.

Option 1: Network access

1. Connect to the UC San Diego network:
   • On Campus: Log into a university network computer or connect your device to the UCSD-PROTECTED Wi-Fi.
   • Off-Campus: Use the UCSD VPN to connect remotely.
2. Visit uptodate.com.

Option 2: Create an UpToDate user account

1. Connect to the UC San Diego network or UCSD VPN if off-campus.
2. Visit uptodate.com and click 'Register'.
3. Complete the registration form.
4. Log in with your new credentials.

To maintain account access, log in from within the UC San Diego network every 90 days.

UC San Diego Health employees have full access to the online library – wherever you are.

On Campus

Connect to UCSD-PROTECTED Wi-Fi or plug into the campus wired network, then open a Library resource online.

Off campus

Sign in with OpenAthens:

Option 1: UC Library Search

1. Go to UC Library Search and sign in with your Active Directory (AD) account.
2. Search for your item and open it online.

Option 2: Publisher or resource site

1. On the journal or database page, select Sign in Through My Institution, or Access via OpenAthens, or a similar option.
2. Search for and select University of California San Diego. If prompted, choose OpenAthens Federation.
3. Sign in with your Active Directory (AD) account.

Note: A VPN connection is required to access some resources off campus. See Connect to Library Resources for VPN setup and troubleshooting.

Search for articles

• Use databases like PubMed (UC San Diego) or Embase to find articles on your topic.
• Click the 'Get it at UC' button in a search result to locate the full article.
  

Find a specific article

• If you have the article title, enter it in UC Library Search to check for a copy.

Request an article that is not available

• If the article isn’t available in our collection, request it through Interlibrary Loan from another library.

Connect to the UCSD VPN to access the campus network and online library resources.

If issues arise, try the Check Your Connection tool or contact the ITS Service Desk.

Looking to publish your research? Our guide can help you:

• Choose the right journal
• Navigate open access
• Understand your author rights

Explore the guide to Publishing Medical Journal Articles.

Visit ucsd.libanswers.com for support.

Find answers, send a message, or chat live with our team.