Finding Medical & Health Films/Images: Streaming Media Resources
Open Access and Subscribed Medical Media & Images and Copyright Information
Created by Health Science Librarians
UNC Health & Medical Streaming Film & Audio Collections
- AccessMedicineMedical and basic science textbooks from McGraw-Hill; thousands of images, videos and illustrations; interactive self-assessment; case files for medical students; time-saving diagnostic and point-of-care tools; etc.
- Counseling and Therapy in VideoHundreds of hours of streaming videos and accompanying transcripts of therapy sessions, plus training videos, demonstrations, case consultations, lectures, discussions, workshops, and dozens of discussion guides. Sessions are led by leading psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and academics in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K.Specifically this collection features more than 175 therapists practicing more than 50 separate therapeutic approaches. From Arnold Lazarus on behavioral therapy to Irvin Yalom on group practice, this database features renowned experts explaining and applying their methods in a variety of real-to-life situations and environments. You can browse the collection by subject, therapist, therapy type, theme, and video type. Because every word in every video is keyword searchable, you can enter a word and jump to the relevant section in the video.
- Dental Education in VideoHundreds of hours of videos and films about dentistry and dental technique featuring world-renowned clinicians and educators. Each video is broken into clips with transcripts for course use or can be watched in full.
- FMG Master Academic CollectionMore than 5000 complete documentary videos, all subjects, with frequent additions and unlimited users permitted.
- Health and Society in VideoStreaming films covering a vast array of health and social topics such as pediatric AIDS, breast cancer, health care reform, addiction, hospice care, Alzheimers disease, organ donation, malnutrition, access to healthcare, and other issues. Most films are documentaries, profiles, reports, or interviews. Each video is broken into clips with transcripts for course use or can be watched in full.
- HSTalks Biomedical & Life Sciences LecturesA large collection of recorded talks and multimedia presentations with printable slide notes, regularly updated and growing with over 1,500 talks covering a very broad range of biomedical, information and basic sciences topics
- Journal of Visualized Experiments (JoVE)A peer reviewed, PubMed indexed journal publishing biological research in a video format; focuses on life science and biomedical research and research methods, allowing life scientists to more easily earn, perfect, and apply new experimental techniques. Fully available sections: JoVE Medicine, JoVE Biology, JoVE Bioengineering, JoVE Neuroscience, JoVE Immunology & Infection.
- Medical Animation LibraryMany medical animations & videos from Penn Medicine, mostly geared towards patients - Allergy & Immunology, Neurology, Ob/Gyn, Cancer, Child Care, Dermatology, Orthopaedics, etc.
- Kanopy Streaming ServiceLarge collection of video documentaries and movies from many producers covering many subjects; pop culture, nursing, public health, lgbt issues, social sciences, sciences, political science and events, the arts, global studies, education, etc.
- Nursing Assessment in VideoCollection of video demonstrations and step-by-step instructions for performing physical assessments of patients from Medcom-Trainex; videos are broken into clips with transcripts for course use or can be watched in full.
- Nursing Education in VideoHundreds of videos for the education of nurses, nursing assistants, and other healthcare workers; subjects include Anatomy and Physiology, Basic Clinical Skills, Cardiology, Gerontology, Infection Control, Legal Aspects of Nursing, etc.
- Anatomy.tvGeneral & regional anatomical modules including 3D views, clinical text, dissection slides and videos, MRI correlations, biomechanics animations, and self-quizzes; includes focii on Head & Neck, Dental, Spine, Hand & Shoulder, Knee, Abdomen & Thorax, Clinical & Surgical Anatomy, Sports Anatomy, Anatomy Trains for massage, Pelvic Floor, Chiropractic & Acupuncture, etc.
- Rehabilitation Therapy in VideoMore than 750 hours of streaming video focused on the physical treatment of patients with congenital disorders, chronic health issues, and traumatic injuries from world-renowned occupational, physical, speech, respiratory, and vision therapists.
- Sports Medicine and Exercise Science in VideoMore than 750 hours of videos and films for the study of disease management, injury treatment, nutrition, special populations, fitness and health assessment, medical fitness, exercise adherence, sport science, worksite wellness, and much more. Each video is broken into clips with transcripts for course use or can be watched in full.
- Unnatural causes : is inequality making us sick?This film from California Newsreel criss-crosses the country investigating the impact of social, economic and physical environments on health status.
Anatomy Film Sources
- Medical Gross Anatomy Dissection VideosDissection videos from the University of Wisconsin
- MedlinePlus Anatomy VideosDozens of videos & animations about anatomy for the general public
- Primal Anatomy.tvNine anatomical region modules each including 3D views, clinical text, dissection slides and videos, MRI correlations, biomechanics animations, and self-quizzes, in addition to a large set of Sports Therapies, Surgery, Dentistry, Radiology, and other modules. NOTE: Limited to 20 simultaneous users
Surgical & Procedural Film Sources
- AccessEmergencyMedicineMcGraw-Hill's collection of emergency medicine textbooks; multimedia; interactive self-assessment; case files; diagnostic and point-of-care tools; patient education documents; with an integrated drug database.
- Bates' visual guide to physical examinationBates’ Visual Guide delivers head-to-toe and systems-based physical examination techniques for the (Advanced) Assessment or Introduction to Clinical Medicine course. The site features more than 8 hours of video content.
Students and faculty in medical, nursing, and related programs will appreciate the careful attention to clinical accuracy, as well as the range of patient types profiled in the series. Institutions will benefit from the online delivery of content allowing their users to view the videos from any web-based location or device.
Bates’ Visual Guide features head-to-toe and systems physical exam videos completely reshot with an emphasis on clinical accuracy and patient care.
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- Cardiothoracic Surgical VideosHeart & Lung surgery videos from the University of Southern California
- Journal of Visualized Experiments (JoVE)A peer reviewed, PubMed indexed journal publishing biological research in a video format; focuses on life science and biomedical research and research methods, allowing life scientists to more easily earn, perfect, and apply new experimental techniques. Fully available sections: JoVE Medicine, JoVE Biology, JoVE Bioengineering, JoVE Neuroscience, JoVE Immunology & Infection.
- Medical Gross Anatomy: Orthopaedic Surgery VideosVideos of orthopaedic surgeries on the Thorax, Abdomen, Pelvis & Head & Neck from the University of Michigan.
- MedlinePlus Videos of Surgical ProceduresHour-long videos about surgeries related to Blood, Heart & Circulation, Bones, Joints & Muscles, Brain & Nerves, Cancers, Child & Teen Health, Digestive System, Transplantation & Donation, Women's Health, etc.
- Nursing Assessment in VideoCollection of video demonstrations and step-by-step instructions for performing physical assessments of patients from Medcom-Trainex; videos are broken into clips with transcripts for course use or can be watched in full.
- WAENT: Surgical VideosSurgery Videos on WAENT demonstrating Ear Tube Placement, Tonsil Surgery, Larynx (Voice Box) Cancer Surgery, Stapedectomy, and Thyroid Surgery
Free Music and Sound Effects
These are non-proprietary web resources for downloadable, free music, where you can get sound effects or music to use as background for presentations or videos.
Find HSL DVDs & Videos
Search the Libraries' Catalog
HSL DVDs and videos are on the 1st floor near the Reference section.
Media & Design Center FilmFinder
This is a UNC-CH filmography searchable database.
Additional media materials are available at the Media & Design Center in the Undergraduate Library.
Streaming Media, other subject areas
- Film & Streaming Media, UNCLooking for streaming videos in a multitude of subject areas? This subject guide links to many film and streaming media resources at the University Libraries.
- Media & Design CenterThe Media & Design Center is available to assist you in person and remotely with media and design projects.