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An innovative partnership in service.

Cathy J Lazarus1, N Kevin Krane, Bruce Bowdish

  • 1Foundations in Medicine Program, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA. clazarus@tulane.edu

Academic Medicine : Journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges
|July 13, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Tulane University School of Medicine partnered with Apple to provide laptops for medical students' service learning projects. This initiative aims to enhance educational experiences and develop crucial skills in medical informatics and population health.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Health Informatics
  • Community Health

Background:

  • Medical schools are adapting curricula to societal needs and scientific advancements.
  • Tulane University School of Medicine and Apple Computers initiated a partnership to integrate technology into medical education.
  • The collaboration focuses on enhancing students' service learning projects and meeting specific educational objectives.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of providing Apple laptops and software on medical students' service learning projects.
  • To assess the development of skills in Medical Informatics and Population Health among participating students.
  • To explore a model for medical school, corporate, and community partnerships in education.

Main Methods:

  • A partnership was formed between Tulane University School of Medicine and Apple Computers.

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  • Apple donated G3 Powerbooks and software to support student service learning.
  • Laptops were standardized and configured for various project needs, with a just-in-time checkout system implemented.

    • Main Results:

    • The project is expected to enhance administrative management, educational program delivery, media creation, and data tracking for service learning.
    • Students are anticipated to gain valuable technology skills relevant to their roles as lifelong learners, educators, researchers, and managers.
    • Initial student feedback on the project has been highly positive.

    Conclusions:

    • The integration of laptops and software is poised to significantly improve service learning programs.
    • The partnership is expected to foster essential skills in lifelong learning, communication, research, and management.
    • This initiative serves as a potential model for future collaborations between academic institutions, corporations, and communities.