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Remote Access to most of the electronic resources is available to current staff and students of the University. Off-campus users should note that they will be prompted for their staff- or student-number and PIN. For additional assistance, Ask Your Librarian (Khosi 011717-2277)
As a second year student at Medical School, you will be expected to begin to search for background information for certain subjects, and also to use some background information for your written assignments. You are also expected to master the basic subjects of Anatomy and Physiology. You may find the following databases useful, and you will learn about more subject-related specific databases as you progress through your various degrees.
This search tool allows you to find content from the library catalogue, all the library’s databases, journals, ebooks, the institutional repository WIReDSpace, and unique digital collections only available in the Wits library.