Distance learning technologies in the training of psychiatry residents: a critical assessment.
OBJECTIVE
The advent of videoconferencing technology has created opportunities to pool educational resources across different training programs.


METHODS
The authors surveyed participants and presenters in a seminar series utilizing interactive video-conferencing and a web-based course management system.


RESULTS
Trainees with access to high-speed real-time connections rated their experience more highly compared with those who used slower web streaming technology, particularly with regard to the sound quality.


CONCLUSIONS
Specific recommendations on optimizing the use of video-conferencing and web-based course management tools in the training of residents are offered.
Walter
Douglas A
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Natchez Regional Medical Center, Seniors Behavioral Health Program, Natchez, Mississippi 39120, USA. bigskyman@hotmail.com
Rosenquist
Peter B
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Bawtinhimer
Gary
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D003625:Data Collection; D020375:Education, Distance / Q000592:standards* / Q000639:trends*; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D007396:Internship and Residency / Q000592:standards*; D011570:Psychiatry / Q000193:education*; D013685:Telecommunications / Q000592:standards; D014741:Video Recording