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Challenges and Opportunities of Adapting Medical Education in a Digital Age: Lawrence Robinson, MD
The senior scientist at Sunnybrook Research Institute talked about both the opportunities and challenges with the shift of technological advancement in medical education, especially in fostering critical thinking and managing the vast influx of information. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
WATCH TIME: 4 minutes
"Today’s learners have immediate access to endless information, but they also face the challenge of sorting through conflicting resources while developing essential critical thinking skills."
Over the past decade, the neurology field has seen significant advancements, including improved imaging technologies and a deeper understanding of the pathologies underlying many neurological conditions. These innovations have also transformed the way neurology is taught, leading to curriculum updates, new teaching approaches, the incorporation of telehealth, and evolving roles for educators, among other changes.
At the 2024 American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM) meeting, held October 15-18, in Savannah, Georgia, Lawrence Robinson, MD, delivered the Lambert Lecture. In his talk, Robinson, a senior scientist at Sunnybrook Research Institute in Toronto, Ontario, highlighted how the education of neuromuscular and electrodiagnostic practitioners must adapt to meet the needs of today’s learners. He emphasized modern teaching strategies, including web-based learning, video presentations, storytelling, real-time feedback, coaching, and competency-based education.
During the meeting, Robinson sat down with NeurologyLive® to discuss how the rise of digital resources, specifically YouTube and social media, has impacted traditional methods of teaching electrodiagnostic medicine. In the interview, he also talked about the biggest obstacles in teaching critical thinking to today’s medical learners, and how educators can address these challenges. Moreover, he spoke about how educators can effectively use tools like the "one minute preceptor" to enhance decision-making and critical thinking in medical trainees.
