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Introducing technology into medical education: two pilot studies.

Paul George1, Luba Dumenco, Richard Dollase

  • 1Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, USA.

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|May 21, 2013
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Medical students found iPads in problem-based learning (PBL) and online tutoring beneficial. These technologies enhance the educational experience and can be successfully integrated into medical curricula.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education Technology
  • Digital Learning in Healthcare
  • Curriculum Innovation

Background:

  • Medical educators are incorporating new technologies into curricula.
  • The educational impact of these technologies is not yet fully understood.
  • Evaluating novel digital tools is crucial for modernizing medical training.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the efficacy of introducing iPads into problem-based learning (PBL) sessions.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of online tutoring for student remediation.
  • To determine the impact of these pilot interventions on the medical learner experience.

Main Methods:

  • A pilot study involving 26 second-year medical students.
  • Voluntary assignment to iPad-enhanced PBL sessions.
Keywords:
Problem-based learningProgram evaluationTechnologyUndergraduate medical education

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  • Assignment of 5 students to online (Skype) exam remediation.
  • Mixed-method evaluation to assess intervention efficacy.

    • Main Results:

    • Students reported iPads facilitated real-time research, note annotation, and image viewing during PBL.
    • Survey data indicated iPads are a valuable and positive addition to the medical curriculum.
    • Students perceived online tutoring as equally or more effective than traditional in-person tutoring.

    Conclusions:

    • Pilot interventions demonstrated that iPads and online tutoring (Skype) are beneficial for medical education.
    • These technologies can be successfully implemented in problem-based learning and student remediation.
    • Further exploration of innovative technological integration in medical education is recommended.