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AHSL PDA Support


PDA support is available in the Library Computer Lab at AHSL Tucson. Our technical support can assist AHSC students, staff and faculty with PDA questions, troubleshooting or related issues. A list of our services is available below, along with appropriate contact information and other pertinent information that you may find useful.

Synchronizing

You may synchronize your PDA in the Library Computer lab. We do not supply USB cable or cradles. Therefore, it is important that you bring your own USB cable or cradle if you wish to synchronize your PDA with one of our computers.

The Library is open 24 hours with technical assistance between 8am and 4pm.

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Consultations and contact information

Tucson
For technical and software support or help with synchronizing, please email or call:
Tessie O'Talley - email: otalley@ahsl.arizona.edu phone: 520-626-6707

For general PDA questions, software selection or accessories, please email or call:
Mari Stoddard - email: stoddard@ahsl.arizona.edu phone: 520-626-2925

Phoenix
For general questions and help with synchronizing, please email or call:
Jacque Doyle -- email: jddoyle@email.arizona.edu OR phone: 602-827-2061
Kristy Stephens -- email: stephens@email.arizona.edu OR Phone: 602-827-2031

Hardware

We currently support the following hardware

  • Palms: PalmOne, Treo, Garmin, Tapwave
  • PocketPCs: HP, Dell, ASUS

The PDA Advisor can assist students and faculty in selecting a PDA.

We are unable to support the following hardware

  • Most cellular PDAs
  • PalmOS: Sony Clie, Alphasmart
  • PocketPC: Audiovox, Casio, Hitachi, Mitac, Motorola, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, Toshiba, Viewsonic
  • RIM Blackberry
  • Danger Hip Top

Recommended Applications

We have compiled a short listing of recommended applications below. These applications are available through personal acquisition (you must purchase them). The Library does not supply, or sell, any of these recommended applications.

Bargains

-PDR.net Mobile PDR is free (call 888-632-9998).
-Merckmedicus free, pocket guide to diagnostic test also free

Pre-Clinical Years

College of Medicine/College of Nursing

-ePocractes RX (free) ePocrates Essentials - UA student discount - contact Tessie O'Talley;
-Dictionaries from Skyscape (25% ArizonaMed discount)
- Arizona Medical Education Consortium Guide

College of Pharmacy

-Lexi - Lexi-Drugs
-Dictionaries from Skyscape (25% ArizonaMed discount)

College of Public Health

-No recommendations

Clinical Years

College of Medicine/College of Nursing

-Basic: ePocrates Essentials (AHSC Discount available - contact Tessie O'Talley) or Skyscape 5MCC (25% ArizonaMed discount)
-Intermediate: Skyscape: Lab guide; eBooks for Individual Rotations
-Advanced: Lexi drug guide: UpToDate

College of Pharmacy

-Lexi - Complete Set
-Intermediate: Skyscape: Lab data guide; eBooks for Individual Rotations

College of Public Health

-Please consult with Mari Stoddard

Links

www.skyscape.com - Regular
    Skyscape - 25% discount on selected items
www.medicalpocketpc.com
www.healthypalmpilot.com
www.ePocrates.com
www.handango.com
www.pocketgear.com
www.palmgear.com