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MANUSCRIPT: eLearning among Canadian anesthesia residents: a survey of podcast use and content needs

BACKGROUND: Podcasts are increasingly being used in medical education. In this study, we conducted a survey of Canadian anesthesia residents to better delineate the content needs, format preferences, and usage patterns among anesthesia residents. METHODS: 10/16 Canadian anesthesia program directors, representing 443/659 Canadian anesthesia residents, allowed their residents to be included in the

Posted on 8 Feb 2014
By Brian S McGowan, PhD
In Education Technology, Informatics & Analysis, Learning Models & Theory, Manuscript, Medical Education, Online Learning, Resources

ABSTRACT: Complex cases in primary care: report of a CME-certified series addressing patients with multiple comorbidities

AIM: To assess whether participation in a series of continuing medical education-certified activities presenting complicated case scenarios resulted in evidence-based decision making for patients with chronic comorbid conditions. METHODS: A series of interactive live workshops and online case studies presented evidence-based, practical information addressing the care of patients with multiple chronic diseases to

Posted on 8 Feb 2014
By Brian S McGowan, PhD
In Abstract, Education Technology, Medical Education, Online Learning, Resources

RESOURCE: Completion Rates Aren’t the Best Way to Judge MOOCs, Researchers Say

When it comes to measuring the success of an education program, the bottom line is often the completion rate. How many students are finishing their studies and walking away with a credential? But that is not the right way to judge massive open online courses, according to researchers at Harvard University

Posted on 25 Jan 2014
By Joel Selzer
In Education Technology, Online Learning, Resources

Flipped Classrooms in Medical Education: A Resource Kit for Starters

Over the past 18 months our team has been exploring innovations in medical education with a keen eye directed to the emergence of flipped classrooms. This has allowed me to collate, filter, and identify what I think might be the top 12 resources one might need to begin to grasp

Posted on 13 Jan 2014
By Brian S McGowan, PhD
In Blog, Education Technology, Learning Models & Theory, Medical Education, Online Learning

Surgical training 2.0: How contemporary developments in information technology can augment surgical training.

BACKGROUND: The current surgical trainee is faced with reduced training time compared to predecessors as a result of changes in working practices. The past decade has seen marked developments in the information technology sector. This editorial will review how modern technological innovations could augment current surgical training. METHODS: We review the literature and

Posted on 6 Jan 2014
By Brian S McGowan, PhD
In Abstract, Education Technology, Learning Models & Theory, Medical Education, Online Learning, Resources, Social Media & Medical Education

Is Content Really King? An Objective Analysis of the Public’s Response to Medical Videos on YouTube

Medical educators and patients are turning to YouTube to teach and learn about medical conditions. These videos are from authors whose credibility cannot be verified & are not peer reviewed. As a result, studies that have analyzed the educational content of YouTube have reported dismal results. These studies have been

Posted on 6 Jan 2014
By Brian S McGowan, PhD
In Education Technology, Manuscript, Online Learning, Patient Education, Resources, Social Media & Medical Education

Web-Based PTSD Training for Primary Care Providers: A Pilot Study

Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms frequently present to primary care providers (PCPs) and are reluctant to seek out or accept referrals to specialty mental health care. Most PCPs have not been trained to assess for and manage symptoms of PTSD. Web-based programs are increasingly used for medical education,

Posted on 6 Jan 2014
By Brian S McGowan, PhD
In Abstract, Education Technology, Medical Education, Online Learning, Resources

Improving the effect of FDA-mandated drug safety alerts with Internet-based continuing medical education.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires risk communication as an element of Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) to alert and educate healthcare providers about severe toxicities associated with approved drugs. The educational effectiveness of this approach has not been evaluated. To support the communication plan element of

Posted on 6 Jan 2014
By Brian S McGowan, PhD
In #hcsmRnD, Medical Education, Online Learning, Resources

RESOURCE: Age of Distraction: Why It’s Crucial for Students to Learn to Focus

Digital classroom tools like computers, tablets and smartphones offer exciting opportunities to deepen learning through creativity, collaboration and connection, but those very devices can also be distracting to students. Similarly, parents complain that when students are required to complete homework assignments online, it’s a challenge for students to remain on

Posted on 9 Dec 2013
By Brian S McGowan, PhD
In Education Technology, Learning Models & Theory, Online Learning, Resources

RESOURCE: 20 Options for Real-Time Collaboration Tools

Real-time collaboration has become an essential component of working and learning online, since these tasks are never complete without collaboration. There are many times, when collaborating online in real-time becomes a necessity to keep people involved, make them work together and to keep teams focused to accomplish business goals. With real-time

Posted on 5 Dec 2013
By Brian S McGowan, PhD
In Education Technology, Online Learning, Resources, Social Media & Medical Education

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MANUSCRIPT: eLearning among Canadian anesthesia residents: a survey of podcast use and content needs

ABSTRACT: Complex cases in primary care: report of a CME-certified series addressing patients with multiple comorbidities

RESOURCE: Completion Rates Aren’t the Best Way to Judge MOOCs, Researchers Say

Flipped Classrooms in Medical Education: A Resource Kit for Starters

Web-Based PTSD Training for Primary Care Providers: A Pilot Study

Improving the effect of FDA-mandated drug safety alerts with Internet-based continuing medical education.

RESOURCE: Age of Distraction: Why It’s Crucial for Students to Learn to Focus

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