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Explore the essence of Lifelong Learning (LLL) in medical education, focusing on self-directed learning, critical assessment skills, and identifying knowledge gaps. Discover how LLL is implemented at Indiana University School of Medicine through various examples and assessments.
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Lifelong Learning: Motherhood & Apple Pie Fran Brahmi, MA, MLS, AHIP Lifelong Learning Competency Director October 11, 2004
What LLL is NOT • Vague set of skills that cannot be measured • Ability to use Google and get a hit • Ability to use MEDLINE and retrieve something • A list of references
What LLL IS • Self-directed learning • Knowing what we already know and what we don’t (i.e., Learning Issues) • Learning to learn • Learning to critically assess what we read, hear, or see • Learning to re-assess the whole process on an ongoing process
What is LLL at IUSM? • Knowing our limitations (gaps) in medical knowledge, experience, and skills • Identifying resources that can be used to fill in those gaps • Critically assessing the quality of the information we obtain (via any format) based on criteria of validity, reliability, etc.
LLL examples at IUSM • IU South Bend • Medical Genetics • Histology/Embryology • IU Indianapolis • CHD • EBM
LLL assessment at IUSM • IU South Bend • Histology/Embryology (MS1) • PowerPoint presentation (10 min) + 1-3 below • Medical Genetics (MS2) • Search a rare disorder using a variety of databases (MEDLINE, OMIM) • Search same disorder on the WWW for patient information • Summarize search strategies, professional & patient information identified & located via an email attachment
LLL assessment at IUSM • IU Indianapolis • CHD • PBL cases • Triple Jump • EBM • Small group discussion of clinical scenarios and evidence-based approach to the literature • Written exam
