Advanced Distributed Learning & Medical Skills Proficiency Carla Pugh, MD, PhD Assistant Professor of Surgery and Associate Director of the Center for Advanced Surgical Education Northwestern University & Special Assistant to the Director TATRC TATRC
Advanced Distributed Learning “Provide access to the highest quality education and training, tailored to individual needs, delivered cost effectively, anywhere, anytime.” ADL – CoLab - ADL – CoLab - Intelligent tutoring systems GamingSimulation Performance Support SCORMRepositories The Learning Process Declarative Knowledge + Practical Hands-on & Applied Knowledge Web-based learning materials + Skills and Task oriented simulations Complimentary Technologies!!
Medical Skills Proficiency ACGME Core Competencies Medical Knowledge Clinical Skills Communication Skills Professionalism Patient Centered Practice Systems Based Practice The Assessment Process Cognitive Knowledge: Pencil and Paper -> Web-based Scenarios Cognitive Knowledge: Pencil and Paper -> Web-based Scenarios Technical Skills: Skills and Task oriented simulations BE CAREFUL!! The National Board of Medical Examiners Introduction of the Clinical Skills Examination SimulatorsMeasurement
Surgical Errors The Assessment Process Surgical Instruments + Anatomy Surgical Instruments + Anatomy Cognitive Knowledge & Technical Skills PRACTICAL & APPLIED KNOWLEDGE
Current Projects Univ. of Washington Performance Algorithms USC-School of Ed Cognitive Task Analysis Montefiore ES3 - VR to OR Univ of Miami ADL - Trauma West-CoastGamingConferences ACCELLA BDLS-ITS ADL Landmine Victims BMIS-T University of Texas Center for Biosecurity & Public Health Preparedness IMPGSS – International Medical Program Global Satellite System Integrative Medicine Distance-Learning Program Arizona
Future Directions Advanced Distributed Learning Learning Simulation Medical Skills Proficiency Leadership Organizations Early Adopters USER STUDIES Better Balance Technical & COGNITIVE Components Interactive Web-based Knowledge Assessments User interface Studies Content Presentation & Organization
Advanced Distributed Learning & Medical Skills Proficiency Carla Pugh, MD, PhD Northwestern - (312) TATRC