title: The integration of computer conferencing into the medical school curriculum.
abstract: A computer conference was developed for use with students, faculty, and staff at a large state-funded medical school. The conference was intended to increase communication among these groups which study, work, and train at a variety of locations across the state. To date, 583 participants (91% are students, 6% are faculty, and 2% are staff) have discussed a variety of academic, ethical, social, and administrative issues. Conference use is required during the obstetrics-gynecology third year clerkship, and has also been used to evaluate courses and critique course examinations. The procedures for creating a computer conference, implementing its use in the curriculum, and evaluating its effectiveness are discussed.
authors.forename: J D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Ten Haken
authors.forename: S J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Love
authors.forename: J G
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Calhoun
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Barclay
mesh_terms: D003142:Communication; D003195:Computer Communication Networks; D003199:Computer Systems; D003479:Curriculum; D004501:Education, Medical / Q000639:trends*; D006801:Humans; D008838:Microcomputers; D012577:Schools, Medical; D014481:United States