IMPORTANCE OF USING E-LEARNING IN MEDICAL EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

Abstract

Healthcare and medical training are not immune to universal, rapidly changing technologies. In medical education, advances such as simulation, virtual patients, and e-learning have evolved into pedagogical strategies that promote an active, focused approach to learning. Today's generation of students has grown up immersed in a variety of technologies and is now less functional in traditional classroom settings. However, not all of today's medical trainees or faculty is equally proficient with technology.

Advancement in education requires understanding which learning-enhancing technologies are worthy of use in certain scenarios. To better improve patient care in modern times, continuous innovative efforts between medical school faculty and medical students remain essential to harness the full potential of technology. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the various available medical training technologies and subsequent trainee acceptance of these methods. In addition, our work examines how educational technology can enhance or hinder medical student learning.