@inproceedings{6e4ff65f81884bc2bb2618c5d50aa15d,
title = "Implementation and evaluation of a distance learning introductory course in medical informatics",
abstract = "Context: There is a growing interest in and need for continuing education in medical informatics delivered by distance learning. Objectives: Implement and evaluate a distance learning introductory course in medical informatics. Methods: A Web-based version of our on-campus 'Introduction to Medical Informatics' course was implemented using streaming audio lectures, threaded discussion boards, and several other teaching modalities. Evaluation was performed using an adaptation of our on-campus course evaluation instrument. Results: The course was implemented with no major technological or pedagogical problems. Student satisfaction with teaching modalities and other course modalities was high. Conclusions: The learning technologies used in this course were implemented successfully and a Graduate Certificate Program is planned to further meet educational needs in medical informatics.",
keywords = "Medical informatics education, distance learning",
author = "William Hersh and Katherine Junium and Mark Mailhot and Patricia Tidmarsh",
year = "2001",
doi = "10.3233/978-1-60750-928-8-1023",
language = "English (US)",
isbn = "1586031945",
series = "Studies in Health Technology and Informatics",
publisher = "IOS Press",
pages = "1023--1027",
booktitle = "MEDINFO 2001 - Proceedings of the 10th World Congress on Medical Informatics",
note = "10th World Congress on Medical Informatics, MEDINFO 2001 ; Conference date: 02-09-2005 Through 05-09-2005",
}