Welcome New MD & PA Students!

As a new Stanford medical or physician assistant student, you now have access to library tools and services to help guide you through your journey at Stanford. Here’s a quick overview of some key resources for students: Exam Prep Resources We have resources to help you study for license and shelf exams including Boards &… Read more Welcome New MD & PA Students!

5 Tips for Beginners in Python Programming

Are you interested in learning Python, but don’t know where to start? There are many free resources available for beginners. We recommend this software Carpentry tutorial, which you can follow at your own pace. If you are interested specifically in data analysis, you might find this Python for Data Analysis book helpful. This Fluent Python… Read more 5 Tips for Beginners in Python Programming

Essential Anatomy Resources for MD/PA Students and Residents

As you embark on your medical school or residency journey, access to the best anatomy resources is crucial for your studies and clinical practice. Lane Medical Library offers a variety of tools to support your learning. Here are some essential anatomy resources available to you: Complete Anatomy Complete Anatomy is a powerful, highly detailed anatomy… Read more Essential Anatomy Resources for MD/PA Students and Residents

Dean Minor's Summer Reading List

Lloyd B. Minor, MD, Dean of Stanford School of Medicine, recently shared his 2024 summer reading list on social media (LinkedIn, Facebook, & Instagram). Describing his recommendations, Dean Minor stated:  My reading this summer led me on a journey through some captivating and rapidly evolving fields: biology, education, communication, and the healing arts. Along the way, I… Read more Dean Minor's Summer Reading List

We Are Closed Aug 3, 10, 17, & 24 – Take a Digital Detour!

Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes at the library? This August, the Grant, Alway, Lane, Edwards (GALE) Complex will be undergoing some facilities maintenance to keep things running smoothly. To ensure the safety of our staff and patrons, the library will be closed on the following dates: Saturday, August 3rd Saturday, August 10th… Read more We Are Closed Aug 3, 10, 17, & 24 – Take a Digital Detour!

DXplain for Differential Diagnoses 

What do you get when you combine a medical textbook with a computer science lab with Bayesian logic? You get DXplain, a clinical decision support system that is as impressive as it is incredibly fun and useful for education and generating a differential in those mystery cases. On the DXplain platform, you input clinical findings,… Read more DXplain for Differential Diagnoses 

Welcome 2024 Residents & Clinical Fellows! 

As Lane Library’s liaison to the Department of Graduate Medical Education and a member of Lane Medical Library’s Research and Instruction team, it is my great pleasure to welcome you to Stanford. Lane is a world-class library with an extensive collection of journals, databases, and textbooks. Access our resources and services through our library website.… Read more Welcome 2024 Residents & Clinical Fellows! 

Patel's Picks: Healthwise

To My Stanford Healthcare Colleagues, (…Who also try to keep patients away from the depths of misinformation and fear-inducing internet content…), I’m here to raise awareness about an easy-to-access, validated patient education tool that contains hundreds of quick, helpful videos: Healthwise. Healthwise has a massive library of quick videos that provide timely, validated information to… Read more Patel's Picks: Healthwise

Tools for Postdocs

Let Lane Library be your research partner! You can explore all our resources and services on our library website. Here are the top library tools to help during your time at Stanford: Specialty & Research Help Guides Explore online guides created by our library staff to curate resources, provide instruction on research topics, and share information about… Read more Tools for Postdocs

Pride & Progress: Empowering Inclusive Care with Library Resources

(LGBTQ) Pride Month is celebrated in June to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan, which was a milestone event for the Gay Liberation Movement in the United States. In honor of Pride Month, festivities and other activities occur globally to provide opportunities to reflect, celebrate, and increase awareness. But Pride Month is about so… Read more Pride & Progress: Empowering Inclusive Care with Library Resources