1) The MARP project provided first year medical students with PDAs and internet access to improve their electronic communication and information gathering abilities. 2) Students received training on using their PDAs and the MD on Tap application. Their usage was tracked and surveys were administered to evaluate the impact. 3) Preliminary results found that while PDAs improved students' scheduling abilities, the MD on Tap application was only marginally useful for first year students. Medical dictionaries and other apps were deemed more helpful than searching PubMed or MD on Tap for basic information needs.