Library
One of the amazing benefits of the internet is access to online videos, lectures, presentations and online courses 24/7.
Here are some links to get you started. Over time we will keep adding to this so let us know when better videos and resources become available. Select one of the categories below or scroll down to view current list.
Whāia te iti kahurangi
Ki te tūohu koe, me he maunga teitei
Pursue excellence – should you stumble, let it be to a lofty mountain
Video Libraries
IME Video Library - University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public Health
The Innovations in Medical Education (IME) Video Library is a collection of free streaming audio and video presentations highlighting health sciences research and education events that have taken place at the University of Wisconsin (UW) Health Sciences Learning Center (HSLC).
View their promotional brochure. Note: advice or services may not be the same in NZ. Audience: students, clinicians, general public.
Video MD
VideoMD was created in the USA by physicians, for physicians and their patients.
All featured videos are reviewed for medical content, and their screening process confirms the credentials and identity of all healthcare providers. Note: advice or services may not be the same in NZ. Some advertising on site, though minimal when reviewed. Audience: clinicians & general public
Challenges for the Health Care System
Dr Nigel Millar, Chief Medical Officer, Canterbury District Health Board, talks about the challenges faced by the health care system and some of the opportunities for improvement (2.33mins)
NZ Ministry of Science, Research & Technology.
Continuing Education
Goodfellow Club
The Goodfellow Club provides certified quality continuing professional education (CPE) and regular updates for a variety of health professionals. CME, Courses, Resources.
The Goodfellow Club is linked to the Goodfellow Unit - an independent, dedicated, educational unit housed in the Department of General Practice and Primary Health Care, School of Population Health, The University of Auckland.
Medscape
CME, journals, books, and more. For GPs, nurses & physiotherapists.
The Medscape website is designed for clinicians and provides access to an extensive range of original, professional medical content, including review articles, journal commentary, expert columns, patient education articles, book reviews, online CME, journals and books.
It is a part of WebMD Health Professional Network that includes theHeart.org and eMedicine.com.
USA. Note: advice or services may be different in NZ. Site appears to be funded through advertising, but content is useful & widely used.
Educational Resources for Consumers
HealthiNation
Wide range of high quality short educational videos covering conditions such as asthma through to tips on healthy snacks, and keeping active.
Available free to all viewers. Video streaming works well and quickly. Many snippets, 1-3 minutes long.
USA. Exit Disclaimer: sponsorship by industry organisations. Included as content is independent and most pages have no advertising.
Databases
Health Ed
Searchable catalogue of resources about key public health topics from the New Zealand Ministry of Health.
Ministry of Health, NZ pamphlets and educational resources. Audience: health professionals and public
PubMed
PubMed comprises more than 20 million citations for biomedical literature from MEDLINE, life science journals, and online books. Citations may include links to full-text content from PubMed Central and publisher web sites.
International Scientific articles and research
Philson Library - Databases for Medical & Health Sciences
Extensive listings of health databases. Some listings are available to everyone. Some are limited to staff and students as subscription restrictions apply. University of Auckland, NZ
Free Databases, Websites & Journals for Medical & Health Sciences Research
Very useful gateway to freely available databases, websites & journals for anyone wishing to research a health related topic.
Maintained by University of Auckland, NZ. Audience: anyone looking for detailed information
Research Updates
Research Reviews
Monthly electronic pdfs. Library of past issues & articles.
Provides wide range of independent summaries of the 'must read' published medical research from journals around the world. An independent commentary is included from leading local specialists, providing high quality advice on why the research matters in NZ.
Also includes Literature Reviews, Conference Reviews and Landmark Reviews. Exit Disclaimer: Reviews are provided FREE to viewers by industry sponsorship including drug companies. Included because content is independent, timely & relevant to NZ.