How do I access UpToDate through the medical library's institutional subscription?

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If you are eligible to access UpToDate through the medical library's institutional subscription, you can access UpToDate by follow these steps:

  1. Go to https://med.fsu.edu/library in your web browser.
  2. In the Left-side menu, click on Best Bets or Databases A-Z >> U.
  3. Scroll down to UpToDate, and click to open it.
  4. You will be prompted to login with your College of Medicine ID & Password.
    In most cases, this should be whatever ID & Password you use to login to your COM laptop.

Once you are logged in, you will have access to the UpToDate homepage via the medical library's institutional license. To login to your personal UpToDate account:

  1. Click the Register/Login button near the top right of the UpToDate homepage.
  2. Enter your personal UpToDate account Username & Password to login.

If you do not have a personal UpToDate account and are eligible for one, follow the instructions available on the Mobile Resources Guide or see the FAQ: How do I create an UpToDate personal login for mobile and off-campus access?.

  • Last Updated Nov 20, 2025
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  • Answered By Melodie Gardner

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UpToDate is available to College of Medicine students, residents, full-time faculty, and clerkship directors. Access, both on and off campus, is through our UpToDate portal.