Challenges and Motivators in the Development of a Web-Based Educational
Tool for Undergraduate Clinical Skills Teaching
Collan Simmons,
Joyce Nyhof-Young, Errol Colak, Hance Clarke, John Bradley Faculty of Medicine,
University of Toronto & University Health Network, Toronto Ontario, Canada
ABSTRACT:
A need to update and standardize clinical teaching methods was identified as part of ongoing evaluation of the first year course, the Art and Science of Clinical Medicine (ASCM). An Intranet site to assist with the development history taking and physical examination skills was created over two years. Significant challenges and barriers were faced during site development. To formally assess these issues, focus groups and interviews with key players were conducted to identify the positive and negative forces in the development process. Positive factors included: use of medical students, team motivation, and the suitability of the project to the medium. Negative factors included: limited financial and technical resources, and lack of centralized policy making. Our experience in these matters is not unique and discussion of these topics will facilitate creation of future projects.
BENEFIT TO
PARTICIPANTS ATTENDING SESSION:
An Intranet site to assist with the development of history taking and physical examination skills was created over two years. Focus groups and interviews with key players were conducted to identify positive and negative forces in the development process. Positive factors included use of medical students, team motivation, and the suitability of the project to the medium. Negative factors included: limited financial and technical resources, and lack of centralized policy making. Our experience in these matters is not unique and discussion of these topics will facilitate creation of future projects.
Collan Simmons
c/o Dr. Joyce Nyhof-Young
5-312, 610 University Avenue
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5G 2M9
Phone: 416-946-4501 X5838
Fax: 416-946-4442
CO-AUTHORS:
Joyce Nyhof-Young
5-312, 610 University Avenue
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5G 2M9
Phone: 416-946-4501X5838
Fax: 416-946-4442
Email: mailto:joyce.nyhof-young@uhn.on.ca