Structured clinical case PowerPoint~(TM) presentations for distributed learning

摘要

Context and setting Clinical case presentations were introduced as a core component of the paediatrics rotation. Presentations took place in a multimedia conference room on the medical school campus. Bridgit?conferencing software allowed students at other sites to participate in the presentations in real time. The presented cases offered an opportunity to ensure the objectives of the rotation were met, allowed students in smaller centres to be involved with larger groups and provided potentially more variation in case content. Presentations were subsequently edited by faculty staff and students and posted on the university intranet (Dalmedix) for asynchronous learning. Why the idea was necessary Students are exposed to unique patients and conditions, including disorders that are seasonal. The structured clinical cases offered an opportunity to ensure a variety of diagnoses were covered. Students in smaller centres can be actively involved with larger groups and offer variation in case content. The posted cases also represented a valuable resource for students in all years who are preparing for elective work in paediatrics, clinical rotations and examinations. What was done At the end of the paediatrics rotation, student pairs presented a patient who met Year 3 paediatrics curriculum objectives. Templates for PowerPoint~(TM) presentations were provided in order to maintain consistency in case style. Presentations were