The first day of the three day training is "An Introduction
to Computers and Applications", with an opening session designed to demystify the
"technojargon" -- RAM, ROM and the CPU Soup! We then start hands-on labs
using Windows, Microsoft Word, and how to create your own presentations
using Microsoft PowerPoint.
Day two focuses on the Internet and the On-Line
World. We cover "Internet Fundamentals and Choosing an ISP"
covering what IS the Internet and how do you get connected then tap into
the power of the World Wide Web with advanced browsing and surfing
techniques! After lunch, during the Internet Practicum, we looks at
using Internet E-Mail, and we ponder Usenet newsgroups. The day wraps up
with a module entitled , "World Wide Web Applications: Software, Computers
and People" where you learn how to download and install software, how to
purchase a computer and how to find people on the Internet.
Day three is the "Medical Research and
Resources" day. Broken into mini labs and mini lectures, you start with a
Internet Search Tools overview, searching with PubMed, Internet Search
strategies using sources such as discussion lists and newsgroups and
get an introduction to "The Search Engine Shootout" In World Wide
Web Medical Resources you will discover amazing medical web sites like the
Virtual Hospital, Harvard Medical Web and even sites from magazines and
journals, specialized search services, Browser plug-ins, The Visible Human
Project and how to save sites for later reference. The second part
of Medical Research after lunch looks at where to search: a compare
and contract of keyword search tools, directory search tool and meta
search tools -- learning the strengths and weakness of each. You
will learn how to refine your search techniques using literals, Boolean
operators, etc.
Those who are still breathing move on to one of
Diane's favorite topics -- Palm Pilots!! A new topic added June 2001
there is a short introduction to the Palm Pilot covering what you can do
with a Palm PDA, and how to choose a Palm PDA. All in all, a day not to be missed!!
A new one day Palm Medical Workshop has been created an will be offered
once or twice a month. Both courses are offered through the University of California San
Diego, Office of Continuing Medical Education.
Contact the UCSD OCME Office for course dates,
pricing and availability!
ocme@ucsd.edu or
(858) 534-3940 or
888-229-OCME (6263) - toll-free
