Challenges and Motivators in Developing a Web-Based Resource for Medical Education
Author Information
Author(s): Collan Simmons, Joyce Nyhof-Young, John Bradley, Yuri Quintana
Primary Institution: University of Toronto
Hypothesis
What factors influence the development of a web-based clinical skills resource for medical education?
Conclusion
The development of the ASCM I website has led to a cultural shift in the Faculty of Medicine, increasing support for IT resources in medical education.
Supporting Evidence
- The ASCM I website was developed to standardize clinical skills teaching across diverse clinical sites.
- Strong leadership and teamwork were crucial for the project's success.
- Financial and resource support from the Faculty of Medicine facilitated the development process.
- Barriers included a lack of IT integration in the academic structure and insufficient faculty incentives.
Takeaway
This study shows that creating online resources for teaching medical skills can be challenging but also very rewarding, leading to better support for students and teachers.
Methodology
Interviews and a focus group were conducted with the development team to identify factors affecting the development process.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to participants wanting to present the project positively in front of colleagues.
Limitations
Recall bias and social desirability bias may have affected participant responses.
Participant Demographics
Participants included physicians, standardized patients, medical students, and production staff involved in the website's creation.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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