To the point: medical education, technology, and the millennial learner

Measuring the extent and nature of use of Social Networking Sites in Medical Education (SNSME) by university students: Results of a multi-center study

“…Gray et al have shown that the medical students can conveniently use Facebook for discussing examination questions, posting diagrams and figures, listing tips for studying before examinations, and providing useful links to peers [23]. On the other hand, Facebook has been shown to be more frequently used for physician–patient interaction in sharing medical content with patients and families [24]. Thus, despite the existence of potential use of SNSs in medical education, there is no standard mechanism and platform that can tailor educational needs of the students.…”

Is Medical Education Ready for Generation Z?

“…2,3 Although it can be problematic to make sweeping statements about groups of people, there is benefit to describing cohorts in order to inform teaching practices. 4 In terms of life experience, Generation Z was fairly young at the time of 9/11. However, they are well aware of the aftereffects of this terrorist attack and the ongoing wars and international conflicts that seemingly have no end.…”

“…5 Here, learners read about a topic before meeting as a group for application of learning through teamwork, debate, problem solving, and reflection. 4,8,9 Flexible Workplace Generation Z believes that, with technology, it is possible to work from anywhere, and thus they do not want to be tied to an office. 2 Although they prefer face-to-face communication, they believe Skype works just as well.…”

“…Learners will want to be able to chart from places other than the hospital or clinic, and educators should consider creative ways to incorporate technology into off-site learning. Hopkins et al 4 suggested the use of podcasts, websites, simulations, interactive tutorials on YouTube, and Internet-based educational games. Educators may also use social media sites, such as Twitter and Tumblr, for recruitment, communication, and to share learning ''pearls.''…”

Pediatric airway management education and training

“…While Gen X‐ers' learning style is characterized by long‐standing commitments and depth of focus, Millennials are typically characterized by a fast‐paced mindset, continuously shifting attention and interconnected lives through technology. They are used to information on demand, interactive learning, and prefer short and concise teaching sessions in a collaborative environment as opposed to long lectures and papers, no matter how exhaustively researched and accurate they are …”