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The Better Evidence Network provides eligible clinicians access to UpToDate® — trusted clinical decision support for diagnosis, treatment, and patient care – in partnership with the Global Health Delivery Project at Harvard and Wolters Kluwer.
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How It Works
1: Apply
Complete and submit your application.
2: Get Ready
Track your application status through your dashboard and opt in to WhatsApp updates.
3: Get Access
Our team will review your application and provide a decision within 8 weeks. If approved, you will receive your login credentials by email from UpToDate.
Before You Apply: Confirm Eligibility
You are eligible to apply if you
Are a physician, nurse, physician assistant, pharmacist, or medical student.
Work or volunteer in a public or nonprofit health organization outside the United States.
Provide direct clinical care or clinical training.
Do not already have institutional or personal access to UpToDate.
Have at least intermittent internet access.
Can complete the application in English.
What You Will Need to Complete the Application
To prevent delays, please have the following ready:
Email verification
You must confirm your email by clicking a verification link.
Identity verification (new applicants only)
Photo ID.
A selfie taken during the application process.
Proof of employment
Upload one of the following:
Employer-issued photo ID.
Employment contract.
Photo of yourself at your clinic or facility sign.
Pay stub.
Employment letter.
Residency acceptance letter.
Student ID.
Other proof of employment at a selected medical site.
Important !
Incomplete documentation is the most common reason applications are delayed.
Important Information!
- Subscriptions are provided to individual clinicians and may not be shared.
- You may apply once per year. Please do not submit multiple applications.
- For-profit organizations are not eligible for donated access.
UpToDate has a tiered international pricing and discounts for trainees and institutions. For paid subscription information, please visit UpToDate Customer Information.
Need Help?
Please review the Frequently Asked Questions before contacting us.
If your question is not answered there, email: beproviders@globalhealthdelivery.org.
Our team typically responds within 3-5 business days
About Better Evidence
Better Evidence provides eligible healthcare providers in low- and middle-income countries with free access to UpToDate®, bridging the global health information gap.
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