It is nearly impossible to keep up with the volume of medical literature published in your areas of interest and expertise without some help. Read by QxMD is part of the College Library’s growing collection of apps that support evidence-based clinical practice, and it provides a single easy-to-use interface that allows you to stay current in your personal and professional areas of interest.

Created in Vancouver and designed by a physician, Read by QxMD is available for both iOS and Android. Download the app and create your own personalized medical journal. Select journal titles of interest or choose by preselected subject areas to create a customized feed of the latest publications.

Read by QxMD is integrated with the College Library’s journal subscriptions, providing full-text access to articles from more than 2500 journal titles. Most articles are available in pdf format with a single tap. If your desired article is not from a journal to which the library subscribes, you will receive a message stating “Your library doesn’t subscribe to this paper” and offering a “Request a copy” button. Select “Request a copy” and the library will source the article and send it to you via e-mail as soon as possible. Be sure to include your preferred contact information.

If you have further questions or require support for Read by QxMD, contact the College Library: e-mail medlib@cpsbc.ca [10] or call 604 733-6671.
—Paula Osachoff
Librarian

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This article is the opinion of the Library of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC and has not been peer reviewed by the BCMJ Editorial Board.