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Requiring students to have computers: questions for consideration

R J McAuley1

  • 1University of Illinois College of Medicine, Chicago, USA. rmcauley@uic.edu

Academic Medicine : Journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges
|July 8, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Medical schools are debating requiring computers for students. While offering benefits like computer-assisted instruction, evidence of effectiveness is lacking, necessitating institutional commitment for successful integration.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Educational Technology

Background:

  • Medical schools are considering mandatory computer ownership for students.
  • Microcomputers offer potential for enhanced learning experiences through computer-assisted instruction and digital resources.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the implications of requiring computers for medical students.
  • To investigate current practices and challenges in integrating computers into medical education.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature and discussions on computer use in medical schools.
  • Survey of 15 North American medical schools with mandatory computer policies.
  • Analysis of hardware/software requirements, usage expectations, and cost allocation.

Main Results:

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  • No definitive evidence currently supports computers as effective teaching or learning tools in medical education.
  • Information gathered on 15 schools' computer requirements, usage, and funding.
  • Significant institutional commitment is identified as crucial for successful integration.

Conclusions:

  • The effectiveness of computers in medical education remains unproven.
  • Schools must carefully consider factors like computer suitability, pedagogical impediments, and cost before mandating ownership.
  • Successful integration requires substantial institutional support and strategic planning.