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Links—Medical Education ResourcesReturn to LinksAccreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) http://www.acgme.org ACGME is responsible for the accreditation of post-MD medical training programs within the United States. Accreditation is accomplished through a peer review process and is based upon established standards and guidelines. Site contains the Residency Review Committee Requirements and a listing of current workshops. To find ACGME competencies: At the site click on "Outcome Project" in the lefthand column to view a PowerPoint introduction to the ACGME Outcome Project. Click on "Toolbox" in the lefthand column indented under Outcome Project to find PDF files - the document and the 3-page table of competencies and suggested best methods of evaluation. American Academy on Physician and Patient http://www.physicianpatient.org The American Academy of Physician and Patient is a professional society dedicated to research, education and professional standards in doctor-patient communication. Its goal is no less than to change the practice of medicinen by helping doctors relate more effectively to each patient. American Geriatrics Society http://www.americangeriatrics.org The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) is the premier professional organization of health care providers dedicated to improving the health and well-being of all older adults. With an active membership of over 6,000 health care professionals, the AGS has a long history of effecting change in the provision of health care for older adults. In the last decade, the Society has become a pivotal force in shaping attitudes, policies and practices regarding health care for older people. American Hospice Organization http://www.americanhospice.org The American Hospice Foundation is the voice of those who face life-limiting illness and significant loss. The foundation advances the hospice concept of care and promotes hospices that seek to meet growing and complex needs. By forging new partnerships at the local and national levels, the foundation ensures the availability of hospice care for many who might otherwise fall through widening gaps. American Medical Association—Continuing Medical Education Locator http://www.ama-assn.org/iwcf/iwcfmgr206/cme The AMA's CME Locator provides a quick and convenient way to access information on continuing medical education activities. The CME Locator is a database of over 2,000 AMA PRA Category 1 activities sponsored by CME providers accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) or approved by the American Medical Association. Annotated List of Online CME http://www.cmelist.com/list.htm An alphabetical listing of sites offering ACCME-accredited CME. Association for Medical Education http://www.amee.org/ This is one of the medical education associations in Europe that work to advance medical education research and practice: the Association for Medical Education in Europe published the journal & Medical Teacher. This association provides leadership through meetings, a journal, publications, and other resources. This is one of the medical education associations in Europe that work to advance medical education research and practice: the Association for the Study of Medical Education publishes the journal, Medical Education, and also provide leadership through meetings, a journal, publications, and other resources. With psychological aftershocks the most long-lasting health effect of any disaster, the New York University School of Medicine's Center for Health Information Preparedness offers many resources for physicians.
http://www.med.ualberta.ca/ebm/ebm.htm "This is a collection of tools for identifying, assessing and applying relevant evidence for better health care decision-making. The appraisal tools are adapted from the Users' Guides series prepared by the Evidence Based Medicine Working Group and originally published in JAMA"
Educating Future Physicians in Palliative and End-of-Life Care (EFPPEC) This project/Web site is designed to bring palliative and end-of-life care education to all undergraduate medical students and clinical postgraduate trainees at Canada’s seventeen Medical Schools.
Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) The Froedtert website is geared largely toward the community (no education, ed. programs etc), our website is geared to health professionals. Though it is outdated in terms of program dates, etc. it still includes valuable educational materials, references, resources. GALEN PRESS, LTD. PUBLISHED MATERIALS http://www.galenpress.com Galen Press, Ltd. publishes materials related to death and dying, medical education, death notification, and medical history, such as: ·A sample organ donation card ·Grave Words: Notifying Survivors About Sudden Unexpected Death ·The Gravest Words educational video ·Teaching slides for Death Notification ·Death to Dust: What Happens to Dead Bodies, 2nd ed. For information please contact Chris McNellis mcnellis@galenpress.com Galen Press, Ltd. P.O. Box 64400 Tucson, AZ 85728-4400 Telephone (520) 577-8363 Fax (520) 529-6459 Getting Research Into Practice http://www.shef.ac.uk/uni/academic/R-Z/scharr/ir/units/resprac This site, Getting Research into Practice, from the University of Sheffield School of Health and Related Research, is ideal for medical educators wishing to understand the process of change. Examples given pertain to research, but are directly applicable to educational change. The site is arranged as a self-study program, taking the learner through key steps in the change process. Please Cite: Booth A and O'Rourke A (2000). Getting Research Into Practice: An optional self-study module for the Unit GMH 6050 - Literature Review & Critical Appraisal. Sheffield: University of Sheffield, School of Health and Related Research. Hardin Meta Directory of Internet Health Sources. http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/hardin/md/ Directory of Internet Health Sources. Images.MD - The Online Encyclopedia of Medical Images http://images.MD A medical image database that features sophisticated search and personalization features as well as authoritative accompanying explanations. Integrated Medical Curriculum http://imc.gsm.com Integrates courses taught in medical school. The IMC was developed from Gold Standard Multimedia's collection of medical education CD-ROM products, which were converted into an easy-to-use online format and linked together. The course content includes text, photos, animations, illustrations, sound files, movies, interactive quizzes and much more. IMC is available FREE to everyone! The Basic Clinical Skills course located at http://imc.gsm.com/integrated/BCS/ index.html, demonstrates each component of the physical examination in detail (i.e. cardioresp, abdomen, neuro, etc.). Authors: Richard Rathe, MD, Andria Klioze, MD, and Christopher Hurt, BS at the University of Florida Medical School. Journal of Palliative Medicine (quarterly publication) http://www.catchword.com/titles/10966218.htm This interdisciplinary journal deals with patient care at the end-of-life, covering the latest developments in drug and non-drug therapies for symptoms and syndromes that affect patients with life-threatening diseases. It also explore palliative care education reports on the latest development in pain and symptom management, and highlights palliative care programs around the U.S. and the world. Karolinska Institute Medical Images and Illustrations http://www.mic.ki.se/Medimages.html Biomedical Information Resources & Services - by Subject and Medical Images and Illustrations. Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) http://www.lcme.org Nationally recognized accrediting authority for medical education programs leading to the M.D. degree in U.S. and Canadian medical schools. Accreditation by the LCME confers eligibility for participation in Federal student loan programs. Most state boards of licensure require that U.S. medical schools be accredited by the LCME, as a condition for licensure of their graduates. The site includes the latest standards in medical education and will allow the user to follow the status of end of life care standards. MD Consult http://www.mdconsult.com MD Consult integrates the most renowned collection of medicalcontent online. Leading medical texts. Premier journals. Peer-reviewed guidelines. Patient handouts and more. Medical Education Online http://www.Med-Ed-Online.org This Web site is designed to disseminate information with the purpose of educating physicians and other health professionals. Manuscripts on any aspect of the training process for health professionals are considered for this peer-reviewed electronic journal. The site also includes a listing of educational resources and Web sites. Medical School Objectives Project (MSOP) http://www.aamc.org/meded/msop This project, supported by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), is designed to enhance the relevance and thereby improve the quality of medical student education. The major purpose of the project is to foster within the medical education community a consensus on the objectives of the medical school experience. End of Life Care learning objectives for medical students can be found within Report III: Contemporary Issues in Medicine. MedSchoolTutor http://www.medschooltutor.com MedSchoolTutor sets you up with a personal email tutor in Basic Science courses and Clinical courses. Help is also available with Study Skills and Guidance. MEDUCATOR http://www.meducational.com/journal The Meducator, is a new peer-reviewed, quarterly, international medical education journal that is available online at present at: http://www.meducational.com/journal. A print version is also available along with the online version. Missoula Demonstration Project (MDP) http://www.missoulademonstration.org The MDP is working to improve the quality of life for dying people and their families. Since 1996, the project has combined community-based action with extensive research on living with life-limiting illness, dying, death, caregiving and grief in Missoula County, Montana. Contact Jason Kurtz at(406) 728-1613 or jason@missoulademonstration.org. National Institute of Nursing Research (National Institutes of Health) http://www.training.nih.gov/student/sip/catalog/ninr.asp The National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR), Division of Intramural Research (DIR), conducts research directed at establishing and increasing fundamental knowledge that promotes health, prevents disease, and ameliorates the effects of illness and disability. Consistent with its broad mandate, the institute seeks to understand and ease symptoms of acute and chronic illness, to prevent or delay the onset of disease or disability, to slow its progression, and to find effective approaches to achieve and sustain good health across the life span. National Library of Medicine http://www.nlm.nih.gov/ National Reference Center for Bioethics Literature http://www.georgetown.edu/research/nrcbl/ The National Reference Center for Bioethics Literature (NRCBL), is a specialized collection of books, journals, newspaper articles, legal materials, regulations, codes, government publications, and other relevant documents concerned with issues in biomedical and professional ethics. The library holdings represent the world's largest collection related to ethical issues in medicine and biomedical research. This collection functions both as a reference library for the public and as an in depth research resource for scholars from the U.S. and abroad. NPEC - National Pain Education Council Multimedia Pain Education Website http://www.npecweb.org An online CME program for physicians and other medical professionals who treat pain entitled, Appropriate Opioid Pharmacotherapy for Chronic Pain Management. The site also provides a pain glossary, a clinical toolbox of assessment tools, and other resources for healthcare professionals. ONCOLOGY WEB-BOOK http://www.conversationsincare.com This chapter: - Discusses the importance family members play in the management of patients with cancer - Teaches about overcoming challenges related to communicating with family members including recognizing cultural differences, dealing with the family's stress and anxiety, and transitioning to end-of-life care - Highlights how best to understand and interact with patients and their family members Outcome Measures for Pain Management http://www.asahq.org/NEWSLETTERS/1997/08_97/Outcomes_0897.html The ASA Nine - a list of nine domains developed by the American Society of Anesthesiologists Committee on Pain Management that can help quantify and validate the outcome of pain therapies. Pain Education http://www.painedu.org painedu.org Palliative Care Education & Research - Michigan State University http://www.palliativecare.msu.edu/default.htm This web site, sponsored by the Cancer Center at Michigan State University, offers a variety of general and program specific resources. The Easing Cancer Pain and Completing a Life programs are described and the CDs can be ordered online. Palliative Care Nursing http://www.palliativecarenursing.net Through a partnership between the Institute for Johns Hopkins Nursing and Sigma Theta Tau International, a new website has been developed to provide nurses with access to resources for palliative and end of life care. This site is a work in progress -- there will be many additions and improvements in the months to come. Palliative Medicine Program - Medical College of Wisconsin http://www.mcw.edu/pallmed PDAs in Healthcare http://www.mcw.edu/edserv/PDAHealthcare.htm Medical College of Wisconsin's link for personal digital assistants for 3rd year medical students. Residents' Teaching Skills Web Site http://www.residentteachers.com This resource is a collaboration with the Graduate Medical Education (GME) Section of the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). Resident physicians in all specialties serve as important teachers for their peers and junior learners. Data indicate that resident physicians provide a large percentage of all teaching that medical students receive. Through the AAMC's GME Section, multidisciplinary faculty across the country are collaborating to develop this Web site as an online resource for resident teachers. There is no fee to participate in any part of our Web site. Shaare Zedek Cancer Pain and Palliative Care Reference Database http://www.chernydatabase.org/ This is a searchable database of over 30,000 references related to Cancer Pain and Palliative Care. The database was developed and is maintained by Dr. Nathan Cherny, who is the Director of the Cancer Pain and Palliative Care Service in the Oncology Department at the Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem . STFM Bookstore http://www.stfm.org/bookstore/ The Society of Teachers of Family Medicine Online Bookstore arranges titles by subject area, but you may also search by title, author, publisher, year published, ISBN, or for only the new books in a particular subject area. The Institute for International Medical Education http://www.iime.org/ Development of "global minimum essential (core) requirements" to be required by physicians throughout the world, as well as the task of collecting global information on different aspects of education of the medical profession. After testing these "essentials" in a few leading medical schools, they will be offered to the academic community as a tool to secure a quality of physicians' education worldwide. They can also serve for international evaluation and recognition of quality medical education programs. The Resource Center http://wiscinfo.doit.wisc.edu/trc/ The Resource Center supports the efforts of The American Alliance of Cancer Pain Initiatives by distributing educational materials, triaging requests, and providing general administrative support. The University of Iowa Geriatric Education http://www.medicine.uiowa.edu/igec/index.html The University of Iowa Geriatric Education Web Site One of The Donald W. Reynolds Foundation awardees, the Univeristy of Iowa, provides CME/CEU credits through their geriatric lecture series, an E-learning page that includes end of life topics, and an online library. Toolbox of Assesment Methods http://www.acgme.org/outcome/assess/toolbox.asp Click on "Outcome Project" in lefthand column to find the Toolbox. Scroll down to view a PowerPoint introduction to the ACGME Outcome Project. Click on "Toolbox" in the lefthand column indented under Outcome Project for PDF files. The ACGME and American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) are collaborating to improve the evaluation of residents during their residency education programs. The Toolbox of Assessment Methods is the first product of this Joint Initiative. It provides a brief description of 13 assessment methods and references to articles where more complete and in-depth information about each method can be found. Published in September 2000, the Toolbox will be revised periodically to reflect the ongoing work of the Joint Initiative. University of Washington School of Medicine: Communication Skills Training for Medical Oncology Fellows http://depts.washington.edu/oncotalk/ This 5-year program involves intensive communication skills training consisting of a 4-day residential retreat and distance follow-up mentoring by telephone. Two retreats will be held per year, one in the spring and the other in the fall. |
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