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A Web-based geriatrics portfolio to document medical students' learning outcomes
Mark A Supiano1, Joseph C Fantone, Cyril Grum
1Internal Medicine, University of Michigan Health System and VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, 48105, USA. msupianio@umich.edu
Academic Medicine : Journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges
|September 14, 2002
Summary
This study introduces a web-based geriatrics portfolio to track medical student learning outcomes in elder care. This tool helps students and educators identify and address knowledge gaps, improving physician training in geriatrics.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Geriatric Medicine
- Curriculum Development
Background:
- Medical schools are integrating geriatrics into curricula to enhance elder care.
- Core learning outcomes for geriatrics are essential for physician training.
- Tracking student proficiency in geriatrics is crucial for effective education.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and implement an interactive, web-based geriatrics portfolio.
- To track student acquisition and mastery of geriatrics learning outcomes.
- To integrate geriatrics education across all four years of medical school.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing a web-based portfolio adapted from American Geriatrics Society recommendations.
- Cross-referencing learning outcomes with curriculum activities (lectures, case discussions, patient encounters).
- Integrating administrative databases and allowing direct student input via PDA templates.
Main Results:
- The portfolio tracks completion dates and evaluations for specific geriatrics activities.
- Interactive features provide dynamic tracking of student progress.
- Students can view their performance and identify areas for improvement.
Conclusions:
- The geriatrics portfolio highlights essential content across the curriculum.
- Proficiency in geriatrics outcomes as a graduation requirement emphasizes its importance.
- This innovative approach can be adapted for other specialized curricula.