Medical Education of the Futureusing advanced networks and today’s technology

Chris Kelly Columbia University

Pat Molholt Columbia University

Bob Riddle University of Michigan

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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/)– ...

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!

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

Existing medical education already demands extensive

use of media and technology.

Marc Dickstein, M.D.Associate Professor of Clinical AnesthesiologyCourse Director, Science Basic to the Practice of Medicine

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