CoverED vs MedRez.net

CoverED builds monthly schedules for emergency medicine groups, including single- or multi-site departments and residency programs. Its six-pass scheduling algorithm considers requests and configured constraints, fills NOC shifts first, and balances weekends. The model supports AM, PM, and NOC shifts, separate nocturnist roles, and an APP layer with one to four daily slots depending on plan. Providers can submit availability, block dates, request shifts or PTO, trade named shifts, and claim open shifts from a phone. CoverED tracks shift and weekend equity, shows three-month rolling burnout indicators, and carries deficits into later months. Published schedules can sync to Apple, Google, or Outlook calendars through ICS or webcal; PDF and CSV exports and email and SMS digests are also available. Residency tools include block scheduling and ACGME duty-hour checks. The service can import prior schedules from PDFs, screenshots, exports, or copied text. It stores scheduling data only, not clinical data, and says it encrypts information in transit and at rest on SOC 2 infrastructure. Paid plans include setup; a free 30-minute walkthrough is available with any plan.

MedRez.net helps medical programs create and distribute schedules for residents, attending physicians, and fellows. It supports annual rotation schedules with blocks of varying lengths, tracks assignments and staffing targets, and provides randomization, Fast Fill, and manual editing for call, shift, and clinic schedules. Configurable duty-hour rules are checked as residents are assigned, with potential violations flagged; the maker says MedRez is not endorsed by ACGME. Residents and staff can submit day-off and vacation requests online for schedule makers to accept or reject. Schedules can be synchronized through personal calendar feeds or exported in standard calendar formats and PDF. Named calendar options include Microsoft Outlook, Apple iCalendar, iOS calendars, and Google Calendar. The web-based viewer is designed for modern browsers and can be viewed on smartphones and tablets, including iPhone, iPad, and Android devices. A fully functional free trial is available, but its schedules must fit within a two-month period selected at signup. The listed plan for one program or specialty costs $450 a year.