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Isolated to integrated: an evolving medical informatics curriculum
Enid M Geyer1, D Elizabeth Irish
1Albany Medical College, Albany, NY 12208, USA. geyere@mail.amc.edu
Medical Reference Services Quarterly
|December 2, 2008
Summary
Albany Medical College enhanced its medical informatics curriculum by integrating Web 2.0 technologies and collaborative faculty efforts. This evolution modernized information literacy for future physicians.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Health Informatics
- Information Science
Background:
- A library-led informatics theme has been integral to the Albany Medical College curriculum since 1993.
- Initial instruction focused on foundational searching skills in large group settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the evolution and integration of an undergraduate medical informatics curriculum.
- To highlight the adoption of modern educational technologies and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Main Methods:
- Transitioned from large group sessions to web-based, self-paced tutorials.
- Incorporated Web 2.0 technologies into the learning modules.
- Fostered collaborations between library faculty and clinical/basic science departments.
Main Results:
- Expanded course content and increased integration across medical school themes and clerkships.
- Successfully replaced many traditional classroom sessions with flexible online learning.
- Strengthened the informatics theme through interdisciplinary faculty partnerships.
Conclusions:
- The informatics curriculum has successfully adapted to incorporate contemporary educational strategies and technologies.
- Enhanced integration and collaboration have enriched the learning experience for medical students.
- The program demonstrates a sustainable model for evolving health informatics education.
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