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The Royal College of Surgeons of England

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Accessing online resources

We can now offer access to the full Visible Body Suite at https://visiblebody.com, rather than just the Human Anatomy Atlas via Ovid. The log in process is different, so please check the following instructions carefully.

The original Visible Body Human Anatomy Atlas app (web and mobile) will remain available for a while, but we will no longer be issuing login codes for the older version of the app. Note that there is no guarantee that saved data such as notes and favourites will transfer successfully, so those members actively using the older app already may prefer to continue with it for now. Please be aware that the older app is not being actively maintained and its content may be out of date.

Registration

Before you can use the Visible Body Suite, you will need to register directly with the website:

  1. If you are not already logged into the RCS England website, please log in
  2. Click on this link to go to the Visible Body website (just going directly to the Visible Body site will not work)
  3. Click Sign Up:

  1. Fill in the registration form, making note of your chosen password:

Renewal

Your registration will be valid for 150 days (approximately 5 months).

To maintain your registration and keep using the software after this point, you will need to log back in to the site, using our link while logged into the College website:

  1. If you are not already logged into the RCS England website, please log in
  2. Click on this link to go to the Visible Body website (just going directly to the Visible Body site will not work)
  3. Log in, using your registered email address and the password you created when registering:

The desktop app

Once you have registered, you can access the Visible Body Suite directly through the website, without needing to log in to the College website, using your registered email address and the password you created:

The mobile app

The Visible Body app is also available for Android and Apple mobile devices, and direct links are provided on the Visible Body Suite homepage, once you have logged in.

Once you have downloaded and installed the app, you will need to enter the email address and password you registered with to gain access:

Warning: do not hit the Subscribe now button!

Getting help with online resources

 

If you're having problems, we are here to help. You can get assistance through any of the following means:

  • Email: library.athens@rcseng.ac.uk - we will usually respond with one working day
  • Telephone: 020 7869 6556 - the line is open between 9 am and 5 pm, Monday to Friday, excluding UK public holidays and College closure days
  • In person: members are welcome to visit the Library in person for assistance, and appointments can be arranged for in-person enquiries - please see the Library pages on the College website for more information.

It does help us if you can provide your College membership number with your enquiry - this will be on your membership page in the College website and on any personal communications sent by the College.