In-HouseMedical Education: Redefining Tele-Education

Abstract

Television programs, purported to "rot the mind," can actually be put to good use in the teaching of "soft skills" in medicine.

What about narrative dentistry?

“…26 This sensitization could be supported by other means that have shown their effectiveness in medicine, such as movies, 27 comics, 28 and television series. 29 For example, movies enable students to explore their values and attitudes toward features of professionalism 27 while bridging the generational gap between them and the academics. 29 Also, by reading comics, students are likely to become careful observers, because critical reading of graphic novels mimics the diagnostic process.…”

“…29 For example, movies enable students to explore their values and attitudes toward features of professionalism 27 while bridging the generational gap between them and the academics. 29 Also, by reading comics, students are likely to become careful observers, because critical reading of graphic novels mimics the diagnostic process. 28 Conversations around reflective writing may also help students appreciate the complexity of life and facilitate their (future) professional growth within their community.…”

Surgical Telementoring in Knowledge Translation—Clinical Outcomes and Educational Benefits

“…[9][10][11] Furthermore, videoconferencing has gained increasing popularity in all fields of medicine, especially in education of medical personnel. [12][13][14][15] Surgeons are often sparsely geographically distributed, and with a predicted shortage of surgeons, 16 distance education might become increasingly important. Recent developments in information technology have led to a renewed interest in the potential of telemedicine to provide new collaborative solutions.…”

Online education: should we take it seriously?

“…It is an educational tool which has shown equally good results both in developed and developing countries. With the lack of availability of experienced specialists in rural areas, this form of training is able to reach the unreached, with extremely effective results [12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21] .…”