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Presented at. The Education for the Developing Countries: Sharing Books and Professional Experiences on the Web. cyberNephrology: A New Opportunity for the Profession A Tutorial and Interactive Seminar. Michele L. Hales University of Alberta Edmonton, AB CANADA. Bologna, Italy. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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The Education for the Developing The Education for the Developing Countries:Countries: Sharing Books and Sharing Books and Professional Experiences on the WebProfessional Experiences on the Web
Michele L. Hales
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB CANADA
cyberNephrology: A New Opportunity for the ProfessioncyberNephrology: A New Opportunity for the ProfessionA Tutorial and Interactive Seminar A Tutorial and Interactive Seminar
November 24, 2000November 24, 2000 Bologna, ItalyBologna, Italy
Presented atPresented at
Programs of InterestPrograms of Interest
COMGAN (Commission on Global Advancement of Nephrology)
RENAL-TECH Computer Donation Project
Educational/Teaching Resources Discussion Groups (NephDevel)
COMGANCOMGAN
Purpose -Aid regions of the world where a need for better renal care is
foremost
Goal - Provide assistance to these areas via ISN programs such as:
- the fellowship program- president’s CME program- library enhancement program- travel grants- slides on Renal Parenchymal Diseases & Hypertension- visiting scholar’s program- scholarship training program
http://www.isn-online.org
COMGAN – Cont’dCOMGAN – Cont’d
Organization & Leadership –
Formed as a Commission of ISN in 1995
Chaired by Dr. John Dirks of the University of Toronto and Toronto Hospital
5 working subcommittees that cover the globe:1. Africa2. Asia3. Central and South America4. Eastern and Central Europe5. Commonwealth of Independent States (former Soviet
Union) and Middle East
COMGAN – Cont’dCOMGAN – Cont’d
Activities - Most work is that of fact-finding missions, site
visits and short courses
Courses1. Moscow, June 1997 – 350 in attendance2. Istanbul, July 1997 – 800 in attendance
Partnering with other organizations & societies1. American Society of Nephrology (ASN)2. Asian Pacific Society of Nephrology (APSN)3. European Renal Association (ERA)4. European Society of Paediatric Nephrology (ESPN)5. Society of Latin American Nephrology & Hypertension
Renal-Tech Donation ProjectRenal-Tech Donation Project
Established by Zina Munoz to provide for computer education and linkage in developing countries
Cooperative program with the ISN Donate computer hardware and
software Provide computer/Internet training
to renal units in developing countries as well as to families of children with renal disease in the US
http://www.renal-tech.org
Pilot Program in Nepal - June, 1998Pilot Program in Nepal - June, 1998
In June of 1998, the Renal-Tech Project initiated its first on-site pilot program.
Eight computers, six laptops and two desktop units were donated to three hospitals in the greater Kathmandu area
The computers were donated by Toshiba Corporation of Japan, Compaq Corporation, and Lucky Computers.
Members on the team participated in various functions
- medical lectures
- lectures on internet’s use in medical settings
- training and demonstration of equipment
Renal-Tech Donations To DateRenal-Tech Donations To Date
Nepal (June 1998) Nigeria Cuba (Spring 1999) Argentina Kosovo (December 1999 & May 2000)
Renal-Tech’s MainRenal-Tech’s Main GoalGoal
To expand communication between Renal-Tech and the recipients so that there remains a sharing of knowledge and information to benefit the worldwide community of renal patients.
Schrier Atlas of Diseases of the Kidney(to be distributed free to developing countries)
ISN Video Legacy CD-ROM
Banff Allograft Pathology Conference WWW site content placed on CD-ROM
Educational Slides on Renal Parenchymal Diseases and Hypertension
Educational/Teaching ResourcesEducational/Teaching Resources
5 volumes 5 volumes 66 chapters66 chapters 2500 Images2500 Images Entire product on-line in searchable form Entire product on-line in searchable form
at www.kidneyatlas.orgat www.kidneyatlas.org
http://www.kidneyatlas.org
Schrier’sSchrier’s
ISN Video Legacy ProjectISN Video Legacy Project
This project is headed by Drs. Stewart Cameron and Kim Solez
Twenty- three interviews with nephrologists of exceptional merit, have been recorded to date
The first CD-ROM came out in 1997 5000 copies were made and distributed in North
America and Europe A new CD is currently in the works and should be
available in 2001 The Commission attempts to include both
Bibliography and CV in the CDs
Banff ConferenceBanff Conference on Allograft Pathologyon Allograft Pathology
CD-ROMS Produced: Third Banff Conference (1995) Fourth Banff Conference (1997) Fifth Banff Conference (1999)
Features: More than 400 full colour images Many of the presentations are accompanied by a full-text
abstract Full text search capabilities Links to World Wide Web Conference video segments Easy to use interface
Renal EducationRenal Education
Through the Internet, physicians can quickly consult experts anywhere in the world about local problems.
Part of the Renal-Tech mandate is to provide continued support for physicians and support personnel about dialysis, transplant issues and general nephrology or computer queries
CD-ROMs can be easily created and sent to developing countries
Keeping Physicians Updated:
Our GoalsOur Goals
Link all world countries together through a global nephrology e-mail system
Create a natural disaster response program through the Internet that can help direct rescue efforts worldwide
Create an educational program that can either be transported to developing countries through the Internet or CD-ROM
Grow the Renal-Tech project Continued prosperity of COMGAN
ConclusionConclusion
Technical support WWW sites E-mail discussion groups Educational content on CD-ROM Computer hardware and software
We have strived to offer the desired continued
educational resources to developing countries
by providing the following:
Special ThanksSpecial Thanks
John Dirks – Director, COMGAN Zina Munoz – Director, Renal-Tech Gary Green – Director, of New Technologies NKF John Daugirdas – cyberNephrology Board Member Steve Fadem – cyberNephrology Board Member Robert Schrier – cyberNephrology Board Member