Computing

Laptop Requirement

The School of Medicine requires that all first year medical students purchase a specific specially configured PC laptop computer from UNC Student Stores upon entering medical school. This laptop will be ordered for you and will be delivered during orientation.

PDA Requirement

Third and Fourth year medical students are required to purchase PDAs. Learn more about the requirement and PDA related resources.

Computer Help

 

Computer Security

Here you will find issues you should consider for securing information on your laptop. Included are links to outside resources.

Courseware

The School of Medicine courseware page includes various online and LAN based educational applications.

Student Tech Support Forum

The Student Tech Support Forum is a discussion area for first and second year technical problems. This forum is monitored by MS1 and MS2 Tech Support Liaisons.