Medical Education of the Future using advanced networks and today’s technology

1. Medical Education of the Future using advanced networks and today’s technology Chris KellyColumbia University Pat MolholtColumbia University Bob RiddleUniversity of Michigan This session was supported by a generous grant from:

4. Why Adobe Connect? • Why not ... • Marratech (http://www.marratech.com/)‏ • ConferenceXP (http://research.microsoft.com/conferencexp)‏ • Polycom H.323 (http://www.polycom.com/)‏ • Skype (http://www.skype.com/)‏ • WebEx (http://www.webex.com/)‏ • ...

5. Criteria for Medical Faculty • must support collaboration of users connected to both low speed & high speed networks • must support collaboration of users using their existing desktop and laptop platforms (Windows, OS X, Linux)‏ • must support video, audio, document/desktop sharing • must support collaboration of users using computer-based VoIP platforms and users using traditional (POTS) phones • must provide a user interface that is familiar, intuitive, and easy to use • NOTE: steep learning curve disqualifies tool!

6. Comparative Analysis • http://www-personal.umich.edu/~bdr/et/connect/wace2007.doc • Questions about Technology: • Bob Riddle bdr@umich.edu • University of Michigan Medical School • Office of Enabling Technologies • http://sitemaker.umich.edu/enablingtech/connect_-_home_page

8. Existing medical education already demands extensive use of media and technology.

14. Marc Dickstein, M.D. Associate Professor of Clinical Anesthesiology Course Director, Science Basic to the Practice of Medicine + medical students

15. medical students

16. all of us