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The College of Physicians of Philadelphia 'advances the cause of health, and upholds the ideals and heritage of medicine'. The College's website furthers this aim with a comprehensive digitised collection and searchable online databases. Searchable copies of two 18th century Pennsylvania medical manuscripts are among the resources available to online researchers at all levels. Also available is a virtual tour of the Mütter Museum, known around the world for its collection of preserved organs in jars, deformed skeletons, and lifelike wax casts of unusual medical conditions. It has a separate online database for its collections of obstetrics and gynaecology instruments dating from the 18th century. Online exhibits are available, which include 'Emerging Infectious Diseases: Ancient Scourge and Modern Menace', 'When the Patient is the President' and 'Conjoined Twins'. This resource is well-presented and contains full information for arranging to visit the collection, as well as useful range of online materials.