iPod Touch to every medical student
I have been writing about benefits of using the iPhone and iPod Touch for quite some time. But of course I am not the only one who thinks that these devices are perfect for doctors and medical students.
The Ohio State University Medical Center has decided to provide each medical student a standard iPod touch, equipped with specific medical software programs planned by the OSU College of Medicine, over the next two years. I think their initiative is just great.
Here is their press release:
OSU USES HAND-HELD TECHNOLOGY TO STRENGTHEN PATIENT CARE
iPod TouchWith the use of portable media players, medical students at The Ohio State University Medical Center can now carry the equivalent of heavy textbooks and medical references in their lab coat pockets. The portable media players are part of the current technology making it easier for medical students at OSU to navigate classroom lectures and clinical duties with patients.
Justin Harper, a third-year medical student, saw the Apple iPod touch and helped launch a program for OSU medical students. The Ohio State University College of Medicine is the only college currently using the iPod touch to give to all its students for educational purposes.
“The iPod touch has the potential to positively impact both medical education and the care provided to patients at the bedside,” said Dr. Catherine Lucey, vice dean for education. “The personal digital assistant puts a wealth of information at the fingertips of our students. They can study when they want and where they want. If they are seeing a patient and a question arises, they can find the answer instantly, to share with them.”
This hand-held technology can provide graphics, which allow students to refer to resources such as high quality images of each organ and nerve in the body. They can review images from multiple angles, access videos of medical treatments or surgical procedures, and request a review quiz at any time. In addition, detailed photographs on portable media players can help patients identify their current medications and immediately obtain a list of all potential drug interactions.
Over the next two years, each Ohio State medical student will receive a standard iPod touch, equipped with specific medical software programs planned by the OSU College of Medicine.
According to Lucey, this effort continues OSU Medical Center’s leadership in the use of technology to improve the quality of education and patient care.
“We are committed to providing our students with the best tools available, to help them provide outstanding patient care,” said Lucey. “I am delighted that OSU Medical Center is on the cutting edge of a trend that will undoubtedly expand to medical schools across the country.”
The Ohio State University College of Medicine also provides podcasts of medical school lectures, making all lectures and medical school curricula available on line, for review at any time. Students have access to the most recently published research articles and the current medical literature.
Thank you Luka for the tip.
Source Cult of Mac.
Here are some of my earlier posts about the iPhone/ipod Touch:
Why is iPhone perfect for doctors
Zollinger’s Atlas of Surgical Operations on iPhone
CME application for iPhone
To read all of my posts related to the iPhone/ipod Touch access my iPhone category.
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February 16th, 2009 at 12:43 pm
The iPhone/iPod Touch are totally the way to go for medical education. As a student who misplaced his school-issued PDA sometime at the beginning of clerkship and replaced it with an iPod Touch, I can’t believe how much better these devices are. There’s an absolute boom in programming so there’s tons of good software available, patients love them, and it’s a great way to impress old surgeons who marvel at the pretty pictures.
November 27th, 2009 at 12:04 pm
iCME is an iPhone app that lets you track, sort, plan and email you CME activities directly from your iPhone!
http://www.stethostop.co.nz/iCME
January 14th, 2010 at 11:42 am
I think the iPhone is one slick gadget that can make things easier, not just for doctors and professionals in the medical field, but for everybody else, for that matter. Apple had it right when they allowed people to create Apps for virtually everything. My interior designer friend uses an App for color swatches, for example. Another teacher friend uses a grading app she uses in the classroom. It’s simply a great tool!
As for me, my iPod Touch is my de-stresser–my jogging companion and my boredom eliminator. Hehe. Not exactly saving lives, but keeping daily living fun for me.
(While we’re at it, have you guys every encountered an iPod case that is similar to this iPhone case: http://blingmyiphone.com/alldesign_381950011_B001E90ICG_PCMICROSTORE-Brand-Apple-iPhone-3G-Spring-Flowers-Design-Snap-On-Case-Cover-with-Screen-Protector-Apple-3G-iPhone-NOT-Included.html ? It’s off topic, I know. Sorry, but I’ve been looking for one for ages!)