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1George F. Smith Library of the Health Sciences, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Newark, New Jersey 07101-2754, USA. fitzparb@umdnj.edu
Medical Reference Services Quarterly
|February 7, 2009
Summary
TIMELIT is a comprehensive database for medical education resources. It covers professional, health, and patient education topics, offering valuable information for educators and learners.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Health Professions Education
Background:
- The TIMELIT database serves as a centralized repository for medical education.
- It encompasses a broad spectrum of educational content relevant to healthcare.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview of the TIMELIT database.
- To detail the scope of its content.
- To offer guidance on searching the database effectively.
Main Methods:
- Database exploration and content analysis.
- Description of search functionalities.
Main Results:
- TIMELIT contains diverse entries on medical education.
- The database covers professional, health, and patient education.
Conclusions:
- TIMELIT is a valuable resource for medical education information.
- Users can effectively search the database for specific content.
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