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Dermatology education on the Web.

Ian McColl1

  • 1John Flynn Medical Centre, Tugun, Gold Coast, Australia. imccoll@dermconsult.com.au

Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare
|January 20, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Problem-based learning in dermatology education offers advantages over traditional methods. A successful online educational platform requires institutional support and mandatory participation for effective continuing medical education.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Dermatology
  • Web-based Learning

Background:

  • Traditional dermatology teaching often relies on didactic methods, not problem-solving.
  • Web-based education systems offer potential advantages for specialist training.
  • Existing international dermatology education websites are primarily discretionary.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the advantages of a problem-solving approach in web-based dermatology education.
  • To assess the requirements for a successful online educational platform for dermatologists.
  • To highlight the need for institutional backing and compulsory participation in continuing medical education.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current web-based continuing medical education (CME) models in dermatology.
  • Analysis of the 'discretionary' versus 'obligatory' nature of educational websites.
  • Introduction of an unofficial interactive website, Dermconsult, for Australasian College of Dermatologists fellows and registrars.

Main Results:

  • Web-based, problem-solving education presents a viable alternative to didactic teaching.
  • Discretionary websites have limitations in ensuring consistent user engagement.
  • An unofficial platform (Dermconsult) has been established for specific trainees.

Conclusions:

  • Successful online dermatology education platforms require support from certifying organizations.
  • Making continuing medical education compulsory is crucial for the success of educational websites.
  • Integrating problem-solving into web-based platforms can enhance specialist dermatology training.

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