Logging In / Registering

Accessing MedU Virtual Patient Cases and Modules is a three-step process and is limited by subscription to users at institutions involved in medical education. Please follow the instructions below.

STEP 1 - Subscribe to MedU: Information regarding individual and institutional subscriptions can be found at the subscriptions section of the MedU site.

STEP 2 - Register for Virtual Case Access: (for institutional subscriptions only) each individual user at a subscribing institution must register for Virtual Patient Case use (see Registering instructions below).

STEP 3 - Log In to the Cases: Upon registration, you will be able to successfully log in to the cases (see Log In Instructions below).

Registering to use MedU Virtual Patient Cases

FOR INDIVIDUAL SUBSCRIBERS (Students who register and pay for the service on their own):

Individual subscribers should follow the individual subscription instructions to receive their individual Login and Password.

FOR INSTITUTIONAL SUBSCRIBERS (Users who access the system through their institution's account):

For Instructors:

Download Instructors' Area Log In Instructions

Per your institution’s subscriber agreement, access to the Instructors’ Area is requested on your behalf.  As a result, please expect to receive an email from “i-intime@instruct.eu”.  Select the embedded link in this email to complete the registration process.

For Students:
Students are required to self-register for access to MedU.  As a result, please expect to receive an email from “i-intime@instruct.eu” with a subject line of "iInTIME New Account". Select the embedded link in this email to complete the registration process.

Tips:

  • MedU offers a single sign-on interface allowing users to use one login and password for all cases to which your institution subscribes.
  • If you are currently registered for MedU cases, please do not attempt to register a second time.
  • In most cases, your login is your institutional email address and a self-selected password.
  • If you registered prior to December 2008, you do not need to re-register.  Simply use your existing login.  (An existing login may be your last name followed by a hyphen and the first two letters of your first name, ex: smith-jo).
  • During your registration, if you do not receive the “iInTIME New Account” email, please check your spam filter.

To Register:

Download Student Registration Instructions

  1. Click the Register link at the top right of any MedU page.
  2. Click on Institutional Subscribers.
  3. The iInTIME Virtual Patient cases - Registration page opens. Provide your personal information in the prompts. Important: Use your institutional email address.
  4. Review and accept the Site User Terms and Conditions.
  5. Type the security password appearing in the lower window. Click on Send.
  6. Expect to receive an email from "i-intime@instruct.eu" with a link to confirm your registration. By clicking this link, you will finalize the registration process.

Note: Medical educators should contact (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) to request access for their students. Registration from sites that are not recognized will not be accepted by the system.

Logging In (all users)

Download Virtual Patient Case Login Instructions

Once you have registered (see above) and have your Login and Password:

For Instructors:

  • Select the “Communities” tab at the top of the screen and then select “Instructors” or select "Instructors' Area Login" in the top right corner of the screen.
  • Enter your login and password to access information on Integrating MedU Cases and Meeting LCME Requirements.
  • Select the set of cases to which your institution has subscribed to access the cases, case descriptions and student case use log data.

For Students:
Please remember that registration is required to begin viewing the cases (see instructions above). Students can access cases in four different ways using their login and password:

  • From the MedU Homepage
  • From the Virtual Patient Cases tab
  • From Communities tab
  • From The Login Button in the upper right-hand corner of the MedU Homepage.

All Users

  1. Click the Login link at the top right of any MedU page.
  2. On the Login page, type your Username and Password. These were assigned when you registered (see above).
  3. Click Login or Enter. The Case Selection page opens.
  4. At the top of the case selection page, choose your course series by either clicking on the logo or selecting the course from the "Course Selection" drop-down menu.
  5. Once appropriate case series loads, click on the name of the desired case. The individual case will open.

Reopening a Case

If you left a case without finishing it, when you open the case again, it will open at the last completed card. If a case has been used, the radio button at the left of the title will be filled in with yellow. If a case has been completed, the radio button at the left of the title will be filled with a green checkmark. If a case has not been open, the radio button will appear as an empty circle.

Forgot your Password?

Download Instructions for Requesting your Password

If you have forgotten your password, here's what to do:

  1. Click the Login to Cases link at the top right of any MedU page.
  2. At the Login page, click the Forgot Password? link under the space where you enter your password.
  3. The next page will prompt you to enter your login/email to receive a new password by email.
  4. The system will send you a new password.

Note: The password sending will function only if you have entered a valid e-mail address in the user data page.  If you are having trouble, contact  (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Changing your Password

Download Instructions for Changing your Password

Once you have your Login and Password:

  1. Click on the Login to Cases link at the top right of any MedU page.
  2. At the "Login" page, type your Login and Password.
  3. Select the User Data tab at the top of the page.
  4. Enter your new password 2 times.
  5. Click Save.

For your convenience and student orientation purposes, we invite you to download the instructions from this page in one comprehensive 'MedU Support Powerpoint'.

Problems? If you have any difficulty registering or logging in, please send an e-mail to (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Please provide as much information as possible to enable us to assist you.