FOAM Cortex
Tom Fadial Education iPhoneiPadiPod touch
FOAM Cortex is a free Education app for iPhone and iPad by Tom Fadial. Rated 5.0/5 from 9 ratings. Requires iOS 16.4. Updated September 12, 2026.
- Rating
- 5.0
- 9 ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 60 MB
- Age 17+
- Updated
- Sep 12
- 2026 · v1.2.13
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About FOAM Cortex
FOAM Cortex is a modern, AI-enhanced emergency medicine reference designed for clinicians who need fast, trustworthy answers at the bedside. Built around high-quality FOAMed resources and a continuously expanding knowledge base, FOAM Cortex helps clinicians search, interpret, and apply information with confidence. Whether reviewing critical care topics, refining diagnostic reasoning, or preparing procedures, FOAM Cortex brings clarity and speed to emergency medicine decision-making. Key Features Instant AI Clinical Support Ask complex clinical questions and receive concise, evidence-aligned explanations grounded in trusted emergency medicine sources. Curated FOAMed Knowledge Base Search high-quality emergency medicine blogs, podcasts, and reference materials unified in one clean, searchable interface. Structured Clinical Summaries Access streamlined summaries of diagnoses, management steps, red flags, and algorithms optimized for real-world ED use. Integrated Source Transparency Each AI-generated response includes linked source material to maintain trust, accountability, and auditability. Modern, Fast Mobile Experience A distraction-free interface designed for speed, bedside usability, dark mode, and reliable performance. Search Across Topics and Modalities Find content from multiple FOAMed platforms, including blogs, podcasts, and educational repositories. Built for Emergency Medicine Clinicians Ideal for attending physicians, residents, NPs/PAs, medical students, and prehospital providers.
Ratings & reviews
5.0
9 ratings
What’s new
Version 1.2.13 · Updated September 12, 2026
Fixed document file selection on iPhone and improved sidebar search readability.
App privacy
The developer, Tom Fadial, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Contact Info: Name
- Identifiers: User ID
- Usage Data: Product Interaction
Used for: Developer’s Advertising or Marketing, Analytics, App Functionality
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Contact Info: Email Address
Used for: Developer’s Advertising or Marketing, App Functionality
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