sharing in health am2011 project presentation
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Sharing in HealthPeer-Reviewd Open Source Medical Education OnlineFor healthcare practioners who need it, when they need it, free of charge.TRANSCRIPT
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CFMS GHP EndorsedIFMSA SCOME Endorsed
Ian Pereira, IFMSA SCOME Regional Assistant to PAMSADr. David La Pierre, National Coordinator
IFMSA AM11August 1-6, Copenhagen
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What is SharingInHealth (SiH)?
An IFMSA-endorsed project Computer-based, both internet and local Open-access Written by students and reviewed by
professionals
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Why SharingInHealth?
Many students do not have sufficient training resources
Books are expensive, heavy, and go out of date Materials need to be applicable for settings
where they are needed most
Kumar et al. NEJM. 2007
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The Way Forward
Continue creating resources Pilot Maternal and Newborn Health in Uganda
in early 2012 Adjust our approach Continue creating resources Assist in training through partnership with
universities and colleges
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How IFMSA Can Help
Continue endorsing us as we take these next steps
Advocate where possible for open-access resources
Advocate to NMOs to get involved
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How NMOs can Help
Identify one person who can act as a contact for the SiH team
Send an email to [email protected]
We will equip you with tools and strategies to engage your students as authors and illustrators
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How You can Help Write or illustrate a topic!You will learn something, boost your CV, and
make a difference
from the main page
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Summary• Follow us at www.SharingInHealth.ca
• Use our resources at www.SharingInHealth.ca
• Join the team of editors: [email protected]• Specify “Editors” in subject line
• Join the team of writers: [email protected]• Specify “Writers” in subject line
• Join the team of translators: [email protected]• Specify “Translator” in subject line
Make a Difference In Medical Education and Medical CareFollow, use, and Join www.SharingInHealth.ca
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Thank You!
Make a Difference In Medical Education and Medical Care
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