Meeting the Demands of Modern Hospital Medicine

Why We Developed the Osler Medicine Survival Guide

The landscape of hospital medicine is rapidly evolving. Early-career physicians and clinicians are expected to manage increasingly complex cases, often under significant time pressure. The need for a reliable, easily accessible clinical reference has never been greater.

The Osler Medicine Survival Guide was developed to address these challenges, helping clinicians deliver the highest standard of care, every time.

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How It Works

Developed and updated by Johns Hopkins residents and faculty, the Osler Medicine Survival Guide distills complex clinical information into actionable, need-to-know content.

Program Components


Expert Content
Expert Content
Authored and reviewed by Johns Hopkins clinicians, covering all major internal medicine sub-specialties.
Intuitive Organization
Intuitive Organization
Search by clinical field, common symptoms or procedures for rapid answers.
Universal Index Search
Universal Index Search
Quickly locate topics and bookmark frequently used information.
Direct Journal Links
Direct Journal Links
Access abstracts and full-text articles for deeper insight.
Mobile Accessibility
Mobile Accessibility
Available for Apple and Android devices. Use it at the bedside, in the ER or on rounds.

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Seamless Integration into Clinical Workflow

Implementation

The app is available for download on both Apple and Android devices through Unbound Medicine, the iTunes Store and Google Play. Once downloaded, clinicians can immediately access the full range of evidence-based content, with no lengthy onboarding or training required.

Annual updates guarantee that users always have the latest clinical guidelines and best practices at their fingertips, supporting continuous learning and optimal patient care. Integrating the Osler Medicine Survival Guide into your clinical workflow is effortless, allowing your team to focus on what matters most: delivering exceptional care to every patient.

Solution for Everyday Clinical Practice

The Osler Medicine Survival Guide offers a mobile-based reference that seamlessly fits into the daily routines of hospital-based clinicians.

Developed by Johns Hopkins experts, the app translates the latest clinical knowledge into clear, actionable steps for a wide range of medical situations. Its user-friendly design and robust search features allow health care professionals to quickly find the information they need, supporting efficient patient management and informed clinical decisions.

Is Osler Right for Your Organization?

If your clinicians value having authoritative, up-to-date information readily available during patient care, the Osler Medicine Survival Guide can be a valuable addition to your toolkit. It is especially beneficial for environments where timely decision-making and adherence to best practices are priorities, such as teaching hospitals, residency programs and acute care settings.

Program Innovators

Sanjay  Desai, M.D.
Sanjay Desai, M.D.
Associate Professor of Medicine and Business
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Sanjay Desai, M.D., is an associate professor of Medicine and Business at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He directs the Osler Medical Training Program and is a specialist in pulmonary and critical care medicine. Dr. Desai is an active clinician and investigator, serving as attending physician in the hospital’s medical intensive care unit. His research focuses on graduate medical education and clinical outcomes in survivors of critical illness.

He currently chairs the executive committee of a large, multi-center, randomized study of duty-hour regulations in graduate medical education. Dr. Desai is also the vice chair for education, overseeing all educational programs in the Johns Hopkins Department of Medicine, General Internal Medicine and the Carey School of Business.

Dr. Desai serves on multiple national committees including the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education, American College of Physicians, and the Association of Program Directors in Internal Medicine. He is also a director of the Osler Leadership Academy, which performs professional development for leaders in a variety of non-health care industries throughout North America, Europe and Africa.
Ted W. James, M.D.
Ted W. James, M.D.
Senior Resident
Internal Medicine Training Program, Johns Hopkins Hospital
Ted W. James, M.D., was the senior resident within the Internal Medicine Training program at Johns Hopkins Hospital, directing the development of the Osler Medicine Survival Guide from a print to an online resource. He has a background in computer science and has developed multiple provider-side tools for disease diagnosis and patient care.

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Empower your clinicians with the Osler Medicine Survival Guide: trusted, evidence-based guidance from Johns Hopkins, available anytime, anywhere.