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New To Walter Reed NMMC: Home

This is a DRAFT page. It's intended for personnel onboarding at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
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Value of Medical Librarians

Why do we need Medical Librarians?

Provide better care;
Make better decisions;
Avoid adverse events;
Save costs / save TIME.

Read more about it here!

The Darnall Medical Library has subscribed a new digital journal, NEJM Catalyst Innovations in Care Delivery. Click on the title to view the current issue.

If you're prompted for an EZproxy password, you can request one here.

Newcomer's Checklist

Welcome to Walter Reed! The Darnall Medical Library is here for you!

Bookmark the library page. We're happy to perform searches and assist with article retrieval.
Sign up for a Remote Access (EZproxy) Account.
Check our Mobile Resources page for other apps that may be useful for your specialty.
When searching, start with our special PubMed LibraryLink. You'll see a purple "Locate@Darnall" button with each citation. Clicking on that button will take you to
- The article, if we have it; OR
- A page where you can request the article via interlibrary loan (works best in Internet Explorer).
Look at your specialty portal, specifically recommended books and journals. (Don't try to download an entire book, they'll cut off our access.)
Want to become a library night owl? Request 24/7 access.
Other questions? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page or Ask the Library.

Contact the Darnall Medical Library (DML)

For WRNNMC Patients

TRICARE Appointment Line: 855-227-6331
Walter Reed NMMC Main Phone: 301-295-4611
TRICARE Health Services (Includes phone numbers)

Researching a medical condition?
Click on the button below!

For WRNNMC Healthcare Providers

Need Help? Ask the Library
Urgent Patient Care Query: Email the Library
Looking for a Book or Article? Email the Library Technicians
Literature Search / HIPAA Sensitive Question? Email the Librarians
Call the Darnall Medical Library, Circulation Desk: 295-1184
Concerns? Compliments? Email the Library Director.

Our Partners

USUHS Learning Resource Center
Fort Belvoir Community Hospital Library

Library Services

Darnall Medical Library | Walter Reed NMMC | Building 1, Room 3458 | 8955 Wood Road | Bethesda, MD 20889 | 301-295-1184/85 | Open Monday-Friday, 0700-1730

After-hours access to the library is available to WRNMMC Staff via the CDO at 301-295-4611.