Book Chapter: “Using Computer-Based Case Studies for Developing Information Searching Skills and Implementing Evidence-Based Medicine at Jefferson Medical College” in A Guide to Developing End User Education Programs in Medical Libraries, Haworth Press, pp.99-115, 2005.
Authors: Anthony J. Frisby (Director, Education Services) and Daniel G. Kipnis (Education Services Librarian)
Abstract: Since 1987, over 1,300 first-year medical students at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, have completed a required medical informatics course. This course is the responsibility of the Scott Memorial Library's Education Services division. Designed to develop information searching skills and teach methods for evaluating evidence-based medicine, the course employs a combination of self-paced online tutorials and case studies. The case studies in particular have proven to be a very effective learning tool. Course evaluations are consistently positive, with comments citing the interesting case studies and the effectiveness and appropriateness of the teaching methods. This chapter describes the case development process, presents learner support issues for library staff, reviews the evaluation process and results, and identifies Jefferson's future plans for teaching successful information searching skills.
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