| The experience of final year medical students undertaking a general practice run with a distance education component. | |
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PMID: 20345189 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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In recognition of the difficulties posed for New Zealand medical students by travel during rural general practice attachments, a system of distance teaching was devised for final year medical students at the Waikato Clinical School. In place of weekly small group teaching using reflection on practice at the central campus led by a tutor, students participated in reflective learning via an electronic web based message board and once weekly brief individual discussion with a tutor. Moodle and Skype, both freeware applications, were used as the methods of facilitating asynchronous and synchronous learning environments. Students experienced significantly less travel time as a result of the innovation. They also reported enthusiasm for the modes of teaching and the technology. A small increase in tutor time commitment was necessary. Distance education initiatives can be undertaken with minimal expense in the general practice setting. The educational opportunities it offers can be similar to, but not identical to small group teaching. |
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Authors:
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Steven Lillis; Veronique Gibbons; Ross Lawrenson |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Date: 2010-03-11 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Rural and remote health Volume: 10 ISSN: 1445-6354 ISO Abbreviation: Rural Remote Health Publication Date: 2010 Jan-Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-03-29 Completed Date: 2010-06-28 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101174860 Medline TA: Rural Remote Health Country: Australia |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1268 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Waikato Clinical School, Hamilton, New Zealand. slillis@wave.co.nz |
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Consumer Satisfaction* Data Collection Education, Distance* Family Practice / education* Focus Groups Humans New Zealand Rural Health Services Students, Medical / psychology* |
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