Clinical Educators Faculty Development Module (On-Demand)-Using Online Resources to Learn and Teach in a Clinical Environment

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The webinar, presented by Dr. Eric Lankenow of PCOM, focused on how online resources can support teaching and learning in clinical settings. He emphasized using technology intentionally rather than for its own sake, with educational goals driving tool selection. Examples included medical apps like Epocrates, MedCalc, UpToDate, and VisualDx; online tools for risk calculation, travel medicine, and patient education; and games, simulations, and virtual patient environments.<br /><br />Dr. Lankenow highlighted library-supported resources available to faculty and students, such as Draw It to Know It, Anatomy TV, BoardVitals, Canopy, Access textbooks, and MedU/Aquifer cases. He explained that these tools can reinforce learning, especially for visual and self-directed learners, but they should complement—not replace—bedside teaching.<br /><br />A major theme was blending face-to-face clinical education with structured online activities. PCOM’s clerkships use Blackboard-based assignments, discussion boards, quizzes, and simulations to create consistent, high-yield learning across sites. He described the role of online preceptors as facilitators who help guide students’ learning outside the clinical setting.<br /><br />Key takeaways: technology should support clear educational needs, varied teaching methods work best, and good teaching still depends on thoughtful human instruction.

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Keywords

online resources

clinical education

medical apps

virtual patient simulations

library-supported tools

Blackboard assignments

blended learning

clinical teaching

educational technology