We present an educational tool for bringing the information contained in a Bayesian network to the end user in an easily intelligible form. The banter shell is designed to tutor users in evaluation of hypotheses and selection of optimal diagnostic procedures. banter can be used with any Bayesian network containing nodes that can be classiied into hypotheses, observations , and diagnostic proced...

In conjunction with its problem-based learning curriculum, Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM) developed a shortened preclinical restorative training curriculum. This study compared our curriculum with those in other dental schools and examined student reaction to it. Twenty-nine U.S. dental schools responded to a survey regarding the length of their preclinical course in Operative Dentist...

Background. Three educational models for plastic surgery training exist in the United States, the integrated, combined, and independent model. The present study is a comparative analysis of aesthetic surgery training, to assess whether one model is particularly suitable to provide for high-quality training in aesthetic surgery. Methods. An 18-item online survey was developed to assess residents...

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES The introduction of new surgical techniques has made training in laparoscopic procedures a necessity for the practicing surgeon, but acquisition of new surgical skills is a formidable task. This study was conducted to assess the impact of advanced laparoscopic workshops on caseload patterns of practicing surgeons. METHODS After we obtained institutional review board ...

BACKGROUND Surgical reconstructive planning following Mohs surgery can be a difficult subject for dermatology residents to master. Prior research demonstrates that active learning is preferred and more effective compared to passive learning models and that dermatology residents desire greater complexity and volume in surgical training. We present a novel, active, problem-based learning tool for...

operating urban and rural councils in iran put some new hopes to improve the local situation and correct some authorized procedures in urban management affairs. the third period of local councils started in 2007. at present many councilors and officials aware about the importance of training some necessary skills and knowledge for the councilors. this article tries to adopt a relevant education...

Observes that while most school site management personnel are familiar with the multitude of visual representations of statistical data, via graphs and charts, the value of visual representations of geographical information remains largely unknown in educational management. Explains that geographical information systems (GIS), in addition to determining the exact geographical street address loc...

as hemophilia is a chronic bleeding disease and can interfere with daily performance of children, these children require continuous training to prevent bleeding and take timely action (1). since children nurses play an important role in the education of involved children and their selfefficacy and also due to today’s approach which is using educational computer games, the use of educational gam...

In 2003 a working group established on the initiative of the Centre of Information Technology of Education under the Ministry of Education and Science, has been reviewing regulations for the assessment and certification of educational software. This article analizes the main aspects of the proposed orders. It discusses general structure of quality assurance system, the procedures for the certif...