1. Session 6: Applying MIDM Concepts in the Real World
November 5, 2008
Session 6: Applying MIDM Concepts in the Real World
Peter Tarczy-Hornoch MD
Head and Professor, Division of BHI
Professor, Division of Neonatology
Adjunct Professor, Computer Science and Engineering
faculty.washington.edu/pth

2. Applying MIDM Concepts in the Real World
Context for Applying MIDM Concepts
Walk through MIDM.Real.World.doc
Final Exam

3. Steps to Finding & Assessing Information
Translate your clinical situation into a formal framework for a searchable question (Session 1)
Choose source(s) to search (Session 2)
Search your source(s) (Session 2)
Assess the resulting articles (documents)
Therapy documents (Session 3)
Diagnosis documents (Session 4)
Systematic reviews/comparing documents (Session 5)
Decide if you have enough information to make a decision, repeat 1-4 as needed (ICM, clinical rotations, internship, residency) (Session 6)

4. Applying MIDM Concepts in the Real World
Context for Applying MIDM Concepts
Walk through MIDM.Real.World.doc
aka “MIDM in a nutshell”
Final Exam

5. Applying MIDM Concepts in the Real World
Context for Applying MIDM Concepts
Walk through MIDM.Real.World.doc
Final Exam

6. Final Exam - Overview “Open book” exam Format:
Based on course slides, examples, and useful links
Other material ok
Do not discuss/consult with others regarding the questions
Format:
41 multiple choice, 5 fill in the blanks
On-line
Due on-line Wednesday Nov 12th by 5P

7. Final Exam – Logistics (I)
Exam available after class today (Wed 11/5 at 5P)
Link to on-line exam will be at
You can print out exam to work on off line
Note: you must still submit answers on-line
It is strongly recommended you log into exam and save/retrieve your exam by Friday (if you have not done so with the “test” exam)
Please make sure by Friday 11/5 that you are able to access the on-line exam using the username and password given to you on MyGrades
If you have problems Deven Hamilton with URGENT MIDM in header

8. Final Exam – Logistics (II)
Other Tips:
A certificate warning will pop up twice during the login process. You can either accept it temporarily each time or you can accept the certificate permanently.
Each time you leave the exam be sure to save your work using “Save” button. Don’t just close your web browser or your answers will be lost.
When you log back into your exam remember to check the box by “Show list of any unfinished assessments”
Submitting the exam:
After you answer the last question (#46 of 46) and have double checked your answers click on the “Submit” button
Questions?