Subscribing to UpToDate

What types of subscriptions are available?

As a clinician, what do I get with my individual subscription to UpToDate?

What are the conditions of an individual subscription license?

How soon will I have access to UpToDate after I subscribe?

Do you have a money-back guarantee?

How do I renew my individual subscription online?

Am I eligible to receive UpToDate for a PDA device?

Will it cost extra to sign up to receive UpToDate for my PDA?


What types of subscriptions are available?


Individual Clinician Subscription — Provides one individual user with unlimited access through our web, desktop, and PDA versions. AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ or CE contact hours are available.

Individual Trainee Subscription — For residents, fellows, and medical students (proof of status required). Provides individual user with unlimited access through our web, desktop, and PDA versions. AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ or CE contact hours are available.

Stand-alone Workstation Subscription — Provides access to UpToDate on a single, non-networked computer workstation (not a server). Suitable for installation in a library, small department, clinic, or resident lounge where multiple users may share access to the UpToDate program. The Stand-alone Workstation Subscription does not include web or PDA access, and CME/CE credit is not available.

Site Subscription — Offered to hospitals or hospital systems only, a licensed site subscription allows unlimited facility-wide on-site access to UpToDate online. Annual subscription rates are based on the number of physicians within the UpToDate specialties who will have access to the program. CME/CE credit is not available with this option.

Individual Patient Subscription — For patients or patient advocates. Provides short-term, online-only access to UpToDate's professional-level content.


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As a clinician, what do I get with my individual subscription to UpToDate?

You will receive the most recent version and two updated software releases — one every four months for a total of three releases during your one-year license period. You will also have access to the online version of the service for the duration of your subscription, as well as the option of receiving UpToDate for PDA devices.

Your UpToDate subscription will include comprehensive information in your own specialty, plus in-depth information on all of our other specialties, at no extra charge.


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What are the conditions of an individual subscription license?

An individual subscription to UpToDate is for your personal use only. No part of the Licensed Materials may be copied for resale or posted on public bulletin boards, web sites, Internet domains, or online chat rooms. You may not sublicense, assign, share, sell, rent, lease, or otherwise transfer your individual right to use the Licensed Materials.

You may print out or e-mail individual topics from the most current version of the database. These must amount to an insubstantial portion of the Licensed Materials and only for (1) your personal educational use or (2) teaching healthcare professionals if you include a source reference to UpToDate and its copyright notice. (Click here for the complete Subscription and License Agreement).


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How soon will I have access to UpToDate after I subscribe?

We process all orders within two business days of their receipt. You will be able to access UpToDate online immediately after your order is processed. All software packages are sent by priority mail and airmail.

Trainees: You need to provide proof of status, such as a letter on institutional letterhead from your program director stating that you are a trainee in good status, or a photocopy of your badge (with date). Please be aware that your order will NOT BE PROCESSED until we receive this proof of status.


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Do you have a money-back guarantee?

Absolutely. Subscribe to UpToDate and use it for 60 days with our 100% money-back guarantee. If you're not satisfied, for any reason, simply return it within that time, and we will provide you with a prompt refund.


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How do I renew my individual subscription online?

You can renew your individual subscription online through either of the following methods:

  • When logged in to UpToDate online, you can renew through My Account. Click here for further information.
  • When online but not logged in to UpToDate:
    1. Go to www.uptodate.com/renew.
    2. Enter your user name and password.
    3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete your renewal.

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Am I eligible to receive UpToDate for a PDA device?

All individual clinician subscribers are eligible to receive UpToDate for a PDA device.


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Will it cost extra to sign up to receive UpToDate for my PDA?

No. Use of UpToDate on a PDA is part of an individual subscription, and there is no additional charge.


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