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.

All UC San Diego Health employees can access our extensive online library resources.

Step 1: Connect to the university network

• On Campus: Use a university computer or connect to the UCSD-PROTECTED Wi-Fi.
• Off-Campus: Use the UCSD VPN to connect remotely to online library resources.

Step 2: Access resources

• Visit the Online Clinical Library for recommended medical sources.
• Search our collections with UC Library Search to find what you need.

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.