Collaborative Roles in Promoting Lifelong Learning, from Student to Physician AACOM, June 23, 2006, 3:30 PM Susan Caldwell, Manager IST UMDNJ - School of Osteopathic Medicine

Collaborative Roles in Promoting Lifelong Learning Lifelong Learning Continuous training over the course of a professional career. Because medical science changes so rapidly, it is vital that its practitioners are committed to and engage in life-long learning. Institute for International Medical Education Developed by Dr. Andrzej Wojtczak Andrzej Wojtczak

Collaborative Roles in Promoting Lifelong Learning Learners Students, Residents, Faculty, Clinicians, Researchers Collaborators Institutions: Colleges, Hospitals, Institutes & Centers Departments: Library, IT, Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Alumni Affairs, CME, GME, Office of Faculty Development Professional organizations Businesses

Collaborative Roles in Promoting Lifelong Learning Learners Support Collaborators Information Technology Solutions Request   Push

Collaborative Roles in Promoting Lifelong Learning Promote Learning Instill self-learning in undergraduate curriculum for_the_record.php for_the_record.php Finance Learning Smart Classrooms Wireless computing

Collaborative Roles in Promoting Lifelong Learning Student Self-learning UMDNJ-SOM Curriculum (Competency- Based, Clinical Presentation, Case-Based Learning) WebCT interactive, web-based materials to supplement courses Laptop Requirement

Student Self-learning WebCT Programs at UMDNJ-SOM Case-Based Learning Groups Small group discussions continue online Student Class Forums Student managed online resources Year III Clerkship Programs Include cases and student presentations

Student Self-learning

Provide Resources/Environment for self- directed learning Support for wireless computing, printing, and handheld devices Classrooms designed for laptops, audio/video recording of lectures Training and support for WebCT/Blackboard learning management system

Resident Learning WebCT Residency Programs Initiative to develop web site and course materials for all UMDNJ-SOM residency programs Emergency Medicine residents are responsible for creating and publishing content in WebCT IST provides training and support

Faculty Learning Evidence Based Medicine UMDNJ mini-grant Create seven WebCT modules on Information Mastery (medical informatics and evidence based medicine) for Family Medicine Faculty can learn about Information Mastery in their offices or homes

Faculty Learning Evidence Based Medicine To improve knowledge, skills, and attitudes of faculty in Information Mastery To improve use of evidence based medicine in clinical practice To improve medical decision making To improve quality of care To improve clinician interest in clinical research

Collaborative Roles in Promoting Lifelong Learning Steps to Lifelong Learning: Develop self-learning in undergraduate medical education Provide tools and infrastructure to support lifelong learning Create online learning opportunities for faculty and clinicians

Collaborative Roles in Promoting Lifelong Learning Collaboration between Library and IT Identify and implement new technologies Educational technology Information technology Provide access to resources and learning programs via internet and school portal my.UMDNJ Library portal channels provide resources and services for research and healthcare

Resources for Lifelong Learning Changes in educational technology Educause, 7 Things you Should Know About ( ldKnowAboutSeries/7495) ldKnowAboutSeries/7495 Google jockeying, Remote instrumentation, Screencasting, Virtual meetings, Grid computing, Collaborative editing, Instant Messaging, Augmented Reality, Blogs, Video Blogging, Wikis, Podcasting, Clickers …

Resources for Lifelong Learning Changes in information technology Wireless computing, mobile computing, video over IP American Association of Family Practitioner’s assists small office clinicians adopt health information technology - AAFP’s Center for Health Information Technology (

Resources for Lifelong Learning UMDNJ Portal Library Channels