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  • 1Department of General Practice and Primary Care, St Bartholomew's and the Royal London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary and Westfield College, London, UK.

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|September 6, 2000
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The University Linked Practices (ULP) programme integrates computer resources into medical education. Findings highlight the need for better IT training and curriculum integration for effective use of computer networks in teaching.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education Technology
  • General Practice Informatics

Background:

  • The University Linked Practices (ULP) programme connects general practices with medical school IT services.
  • ULP aims to enhance undergraduate medical education through technology integration.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the use of computers and IT resources in undergraduate medical teaching within general practices.
  • To identify IT experience and training needs of staff involved in the ULP programme.

Main Methods:

  • Conducted in-depth interviews with 26 staff members across 15 general practices in east London and Essex.
  • Interview schedule focused on computer usage, IT experience, training requirements, and network resource utilization for teaching.

Main Results:

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  • Staff reported varying levels of IT experience and identified specific training needs.
  • The computer network was utilized as a resource, but integration challenges were noted.
  • Effective integration of computers into the curriculum is crucial for maximizing their educational benefit.

Conclusions:

  • The ULP programme requires strategic planning to ensure technology effectively supports undergraduate medical education.
  • Addressing staff IT training needs and curriculum alignment is essential for successful implementation.
  • Collaboration with curriculum planners is vital for seamless computer integration into medical courses.