title: Virtual study groups: Internet-based collaborative revision for the FRANZCR examinations.
abstract: Preparation for the FRANZCR examination series is often performed cooperatively in study groups. Meeting face-to-face on a regular basis is time-consuming and distances can be prohibitive for trainees in isolated centres. We present a report of a web-based study group that used home-based broadband technologies and we discuss its efficacy and feasibility, as well as various technical issues that arose during the course of the meetings. Web-based peer revision is a useful tool that should be employed by trainees.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Northern Sydney Cancer Centre, Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, Australia. andrewfong@eml.cc
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authors.lastname: Fong
authors.forename: M
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authors.lastname: Sidhom
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authors.lastname: Hayden
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authors.lastname: Thiagarajan
mesh_terms: D001315:Australia; D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction / Q000379:methods*; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D006126:Group Processes; D020407:Internet; D011871:Radiology / Q000193:education*; D014584:User-Computer Interface