Laptop Setup
Steps
Step | Description | Action |
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1 |
Make sure your computer hardware, software, and peripherals meet the "UCSD Medical Student Computer Requirements". |
Computer Requirements |
2 |
Ensure your laptop is UCSD security-compliant with current operating system updates, a firewall, anti-spyware, and anti virus software (See optional steps A-C below). Note: Most Windows 10, 11 & current MacBooks have these security features automatically enabled. The main concern is that your computer has an anti-virus program that auto-updates with the latest virus definitions to block them. Sophos is recommended, but you can use another anti-virus program also. |
See optional steps A-C below - these can be skipped for newer laptops (see note at left). Additional Laptop Security Tips |
A) Configure your laptop to automatically download and install critical operating system updates. |
System Updates | |
B) Enable your computer's firewall to protect it from unwanted and unsolicited network traffic and to ensure the privacy of your information. |
Firewall | |
C) Install a Security Software program onto your laptop and devices to protect it from viruses and unwanted malicious software. |
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3 |
Register for Duo Two-Step Login Process for both the UCSD & UCSD Health instances. |
Duo for Health Sciences Register for both instances - Campus and Health Systems |
4 |
Connect to the UCSD Virtual Private Network (VPN) to allow access to Library e-journals and other UCSD restricted sites. Install the "VPN Any Connect" client to your computer (use "username@ucsd.edu" for authentication of the client download) |
Virtual Private Network Use your campus alias "username@ucsd.edu" for authentication to download the client. |
A) Successfully connect to a sample Library Course Reserves site using the VPN. Select the '2-Step Secured- allthruucsd' option when logging into the VPN. |
Library Course Reserves | |
5 |
Use UCSD Health Outlook Web Access (OWA) to check your email online. Review the Tip Sheets to learn how to configure OWA for your computers or mobile devices. |
UCSD Health Cloud Email Check the UCSD Health Cloud Email Tip Sheets for specific steps to setup email on your devices. |
6 |
Login to Canvas Learning Management System |
Canvas LMS |
7 |
Login to MedHub Educational Management System for Scheduling & Evaluations (use UCSD AD credentials). *Verify/Update your contact information: after login, in upper right-hand corner of home screen: |
Update your phone number(s), current address and permanent address |
8 |
Login to ProgressIQ Data Integration System |
ProgressIQ |
9 |
Register for the ExamSoft application and install the Examplify software on to your computer and iPad. A mock quiz will be available before the Computer Orientation (MS1's) or before the first weekly quiz (PS2's). Use the exam password = mock123 to begin the quiz. |
ExamSoft Application Institution ID = UCSDHS |
A) Download & Install the Adobe Acrobat Reader (Examsoft uses this program for all image display functions in the Examplify application). |
Get Acrobat Reader (uncheck the Optional Offers before installing) |
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10 |
Download & Install the Zoom Meetings client to your computer, mobile devices and install extensions for your web browsers as desired. Scroll down to 'Getting Started' section for the download link. |
UC Health Zoom Domain = uchealth.zoom.us Login using the Zoom Single Sign-On option |
11 |
Connect to the UCSD wireless network. |
UCSD Wireless Network Connect to the "UCSD Protected" wireless network while on campus |
12 |
Optional: Create a campus printer account. |
UCSD Wepa Account School = UCSD |
Contact Us
Have questions or problems?
MedEdTech: mededtech@ucsd.edu
Health Sciences IT:
- 3help@ucsd.edu
- (619) 543 - 4357
- submit a ticket online