Introduction to Information Technology in Dermatology Part I

1. Introduction to Information Technology in DermatologyPart I Rick Lin, DO MPH First Year Dermatology ResidentTexas Division of the KCOM Dermatology Department

2. Purpose of this Presentation • Familiarize KCOM Dermatology Residents with the Internet Resources Available • Provide Residents with the computer skills to prepare Internet Basic Science Lectures • Present the structure of KCOM Dermatology Training Consortium • Encourage the participation of collaborative idea exchange

3. Format of this presentation • Going over the Consortium Website and introducing various features • Using various databases available • Tips and Tricks on using PowerPoint to prepare future presentation • Answer any questions you may have the last 10 minutes of each session. • The entire presentation will take 3 sessions.

4. Format of this presentation • Day 1: Introduction to the Consortium Website • Day 2: Use of the Consortium Databases and Basic Science Lectures Format • Day 3: More on Basic Science Lectures Format and use of PowerPoint Presentation • 10-15 minutes Q&A session each day

5. Introduction to KCOM Dermatology Training Consortium • PowerPoint presentation presented previously • http://www.doctorsbookmark.com/kcom • Internet Presence Component • Idea Exchange Component • Database Creation Component

6. Internet Presence Component • General Information about the Program and Consortium • Training Syllabus • Journal Club Schedule • Link to AOCD and AOCD Grand Rounds • http://www.doctorsbookmark.com/kcom/index.htm

7. Internet Presence Component • Future implementation: • Posting Pictures of the Residents • Posting optional profile, or link to the AOCD website profile

8. Lecture/Reading Syllabus • http://www.doctorsbookmark.com/kcom/syllabus.htm • Date refers to the date of the basic science lecture. That will be the due date to complete the require reading. • Syllabus is based on Andrew’s • Prior to the lecture, submit 5 questions based on the reading material

9. Lecture/Reading Syllabus • Questions will be entered into the Study Question Database. They will need to be emailed to me at rlindomph@hotmail.com

10. Lecture/Reading Syllabus • Core reading is required. About 20 pages each week. • Will not interfere with Missouri’s Monday Fitzpatrick reading.

11. Dermatology Journal Club Schedule • http://www.doctorsbookmark.com/kcom/telecon.htm • Each week, the Journals are assigned in advance. • When you selected your article, please email your selection to the Consortium List Server via email.

12. Consortium List Server • What is the Consortium List Server? • Email Broadcast system • Send one email to the Group, everyone will receive the mailing • Members are the residents of KCOM Dermatology Program and Program Directors

13. Consortium List Server • How do you use it? • Sending email to • DermTraining@students.kcom.edu • All messages are moderated, thus it may take a few hours before your message is posted • If your message gets bounced back or did not get posted, please email me directly at rlindomph@hotmail.com

14. Dermatology Training Virtual Lounge • Bulletin Board System • Design for the participation of ALL AOCD dermatologists, program directors, residents, and students. • Contrast to Consortium List Server, which is for KCOM Residents and Program Directors only

15. Dermatology Training Virtual Lounge • Position KCOM Dermatology Department to function as a nerve center for all future AOCD member communication • http://www.doctorsbookmark.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi

16. Dermatology Training Virtual Lounge • http://www.doctorsbookmark.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi • Registering • Posting message • Profile • Instant Message • Online Manual http://www.doctorsbookmark.com/YaBBHelp/index.html

17. Questions and Answers for Day 1 Feedbacks and Criticisms

18. KCOM Dermatology Training Consortium Website • Internet Presence • Idea Exchange • Database Creation

19. Consortium Databases • PowerPoint Presentation Database • Internet Resource Database • Study Question Database

20. PowerPoint Presentation Database • Collection of all the Basic Science Lectures for Online Presentation • Presentation will be available for download • May modify any presentation for your own need • Available for previewing lectures • Please email me the presentation Friday before the lecture at rlindomph@hotmail.com • http://www.doctorsbookmark.com/kcom

21. Internet Resource Database • Will be useful in preparing your presentations. • May add your own favorite links • Customize your own page • http://www.doctorsbookmark.com/kcom/

22. Internet Resource Database • Example sitesDermatology Image Bank Dermatology Image Atlas • Customize “MyBookmark” • http://www.doctorsbookmark.com/Dermatology/

23. Dermatology Study Question Database • Five Questions will need to be submitted from each resident on the day before the basic science lecture. • If there are time remain from the lecture, we can go over study question at the end • Otherwise, these questions should be reviewed at your own time during the week.

24. Dermatology Study Question Database • Format on submitting questions: • Question Stem • Optional Picture maybe attached • 4-5 answer choices • Explanation or page reference to the correct answer • Questions will need to be emailed to me at rlindomph@hotmail.com so I can enter them into the database

25. Study Question Database • Let us try it!!! • http://www.doctorsbookmark.com/kcom/questions.htm

26. Miscellaneous Links • Link to AOCD Home Page • Link to AOCD Grand Rounds • Additional Consortium Related Links

27. Conclusion • These are the current resources available for the KCOM Dermatology Residents • This internet-based education platform is the unique within the osteopathic dermatology profession; no other DO residency program has anything like this.

28. Conclusion • With the eventual participation of other DO dermatology residency programs, KCOM Dermatology Training Consortium will be further improved. • KCOM Dermatology Department will lead the way in the development of the future osteopathic dermatology training.