What AI says about MDCalc

Since Jul 5Updated Oct 27, 2026Based on 7,111 AI responsesReviewed by

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AI summary

MDCalc is a clinical calculator and decision-support platform that provides evidence-based formulas, risk scores, and dosing tools for healthcare providers. It is among the brands most often named when clinicians, nurse practitioners, and paramedics look for essential reference apps and quick medical calculations on their phones.

Mentioned in

1%

of AI answers about MDCalc and its rivals

The market map

Clinical Reference and Decision Support Tools

Mentioned in

  1. #1EpocratesMentioned in 53%Avg. position 4.7
  2. #2tiedUpToDateMentioned in 44%Avg. position 3.5
  3. #2tiedMedscape ReferenceMentioned in 37%Avg. position 5.9
  4. #5VisualDxMentioned in 34%Avg. position 5.9
  5. #6tiedMDCalcMentioned in 27%Avg. position 5.6
  6. #6tiedMicromedexMentioned in 25%Avg. position 4.9
  7. #8tiedEpicMentioned in 18%Avg. position 7.1
  8. #8tiedDoximityMentioned in 17%Avg. position 9.6
  9. #8tiedOpen EvidenceMentioned in 16%Avg. position 9.5
  10. #8tiedFDB HealthMentioned in 15%Avg. position 6.0
  11. #8tiedDynaMedMentioned in 15%Avg. position 6.7
  12. #8tiedThe Sanford Guide to Antimicrobial TherapyMentioned in 15%Avg. position 7.5
  13. #8tiedCenters for Disease Control and PreventionMentioned in 15%Avg. position 10.6
  14. #8tiedLexi-InteractMentioned in 13%Avg. position 4.2

Where MDCalc ranks in AI

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Topics where AI mentions MDCalc

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How AI describes MDCalc

Common descriptions

essential · indispensable · must-have · free · evidence-based · excellent

Tone of AI’s statements about MDCalc

  • Positive73%
  • Neutral26%
  • Mixed1%
  • Negative0%

Question: I'm a Nurse Practitioner starting at a new clinic. What are the must-have apps for my phone?

Google AI ModeOct 25, 2026

MDCalc Medical Calculator : Indispensable for point-of-care risk stratification and calculations.

Google AI ModeSep 20, 2026

MDCalc : Indispensable for quickly pulling up risk stratifications, clearance formulas (like CrCl), Wells' criteria, or cardiovascular risk scores.

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Question: As a paramedic, what's the best app for quick access to drug dosages and protocols?

Google AI ModeSep 18, 2026

MDCalc — While not an EMS protocol book, it is the absolute heavyweight champion for quick clinical decision support

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How prominently AI mentions MDCalc

Position in answers

  • Named first6%
  • 2nd or 3rd24%
  • Later70%

Each engine’s share of its own answers across MDCalc’s markets

  • ChatGPT1%
  • Google AI Mode2%

Insights for MDCalc

Since Jul 5

  • Gap between platforms: The platform gap for MDCalc in Healthcare Provider Support Apps narrowed to 21 points, Google AI Mode ahead

    Google AI ModeGoogle AI Mode26%ChatGPTChatGPT5%

Other brands in Professional Continuing Education Courses

Sources AI cites

mdcalc.com 11%Other sites 89%

The page AI cites most for MDCalc

mdcalc.com faviconmdcalc.com/cmeMDCalc CME (opens in a new tab)1%of answers