Making the neurology clerkship more effective: can e-Textbook facilitate learning?

Objective: In 1998, the 4-week neurology elective clerkship was converted into a 2-week required neurology rotation at the University of Illinois at Chicago. We hypothesized that the interactive e-Textbook, a computer-assisted learning tool, could successfully replace a paper-based syllabus and a tr...

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Published in:Neurological research (New York) 2005-10, Vol.27 (7), p.762-767
Main Authors: Jao, Chiang S., Brint, Steven U., Hier, Daniel B.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Clinical Clerkship - methods
DISTANCE LEARNING MODULES
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
Electronic Mail
Humans
Learning
MEDICAL EDUCATION
Neurology - education
NEUROLOGY CLERKSHIP
ONLINE COURSES
STUDENT ATTITUDES
TEACHING METHODS
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Summary:Objective: In 1998, the 4-week neurology elective clerkship was converted into a 2-week required neurology rotation at the University of Illinois at Chicago. We hypothesized that the interactive e-Textbook, a computer-assisted learning tool, could successfully replace a paper-based syllabus and a traditional neurology textbook during a 2-week rotation, while incorporating department teaching conferences to replace the medical student lecture series. Methods: We created an e-Textbook and made it available simultaneously in a CD-ROM format and on a password-protected website. The online quiz and course assessment were administered by the Blackboard Web Server. Results: After implementation of the e-Textbook over 6 years, the feedback shows high student satisfaction, and student evaluations of the neurology clerkship have risen. Creation of an e-Textbook for the neurology clerkship made our faculty more productive while increasing student satisfaction and facilitating learning efficacy. Discussion: The results show that the e-Textbook is an appropriate alternative to facilitate learning of basic and clinical neurology during a 2-week rotation. The students demonstrated successful learning in a computerized environment.
ISSN:0161-6412
1743-1328
DOI:10.1179/016164105X35639