Title of article
The value of mobile tablet computers (iPads) in the undergraduate medical curriculum
Author/Authors
Patel, Smit Department of Undergraduate Medicine - Faculty of Medicine - Imperial College London - London, UK , Burke-Gaffney, Anne Vascular Biology - Cardiovascular Science - National Heart & Lung Institute (NHLI) - Faculty of Medicine - Imperial College London - London, UK
Pages
4
From page
567
To page
570
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.
Keywords
teaching textbook , medicine learning , undergraduate , iPads , tablet computers
Journal title
Advances in Medical Education and Practice
Serial Year
2018
Record number
2625215
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