The value of mobile tablet computers (iPads) in the undergraduate medical curriculum
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Author(s)
Patel, Smit
Burke-Gaffney, A
Type
Journal Article
Abstract
The deployment of mobile tablet computers in medical teaching and learning is viewed with mounting interest. Medical educators are embracing insights from technological advancements to ensure that students are equipped with the necessary tools to flourish as physicians. Here we reflect on the benefits and challenges of the tablet learning experience within undergraduate medicine and how students may make the best use of it.
Date Issued
2018-08-10
Date Acceptance
2018-03-25
Citation
Advances in Medical Education and Practice, 2018, 9, pp.567-570
ISSN
1179-7258
Publisher
Dove Medical Press
Start Page
567
End Page
570
Journal / Book Title
Advances in Medical Education and Practice
Volume
9
Copyright Statement
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Subjects
Science & Technology
Life Sciences & Biomedicine
Medicine, General & Internal
General & Internal Medicine
tablet computers
iPads
undergraduate
medicine
learning
teaching
textbook
EDUCATION
1302 Curriculum And Pedagogy
Publication Status
Published