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Embargoed for release May 6, 2002
COLUMBUS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL RECEIVES 2002 RAY E. HEFLER AWARD FOR INNOVATIONS IN PEDIATRIC EDUCATION
Principles of Ambulatory Pediatrics Course Earns Top Honor from the Ambulatory Pediatrics Association
COLUMBUS, OHIO, MAY 6, 2002 -- Principles of Ambulatory Pediatrics, a Web-based course created by physicians at Columbus Children's Hospital, will be awarded the 2002 Ray E. Hefler Award for Innovations in Pediatric Education by the Ambulatory Pediatrics Association (APA) on Monday, May 6, 2002 during the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) meeting in Baltimore. The Ray E. Hefler Award recognizes creative, scholarly work in pediatric education.
The Division of Ambulatory Pediatrics at Columbus Children's Hospital, in collaboration with 2md Medical Multimedia Design of The Ohio State University College of Medicine/Public Health, developed the course to address the challenge of coordinating general pediatrics education for more than 80 residents and 20 faculty members at 10 different practice sites.
"We're honored to win the award," said Carl E. Johnson, M.D., Ed.M, Division of Ambulatory Pediatrics, Columbus Children's Hospital. "The course measures residents' program performance in achieving the medical knowledge competency required by the Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). A Web-based approach allows us to measure these competencies monthly rather than annually using in-service training examination results."
During their ambulatory block month, residents complete four modules that follow the standard format of learning objectives, pre-test, required readings, post-test and module evaluation. Web Course Tools (WebCT), a course management system, was used to design Principles of Ambulatory Pediatrics. WebCT contains tools such as bulletin boards, quizzes and tracking devices. By June 2002, all Columbus Children's Hospital residents will be required to complete the modules.
"This course changes how we think about pediatric education for our residents and faculty," Dr. Johnson said. "The course facilitates the development of residents' life-long learning skills with a decentralized approach to primary care education."
Columbus Children's Hospital ranks among the top 10 in National Institutes of Health research awards and grants to freestanding children's hospitals in the country. With nearly 500,000 patient visits each year, Children's Hospital is a 110-year-old pediatric healthcare network treating newborns through age 21. In 2001, the Children's Research Institute conducted more than 105 research projects. Pediatric Clinical Trials International (PCTI), a site management organization affiliated with the hospital, also coordinated more than 50 clinical trials. In addition to having one of the largest ambulatory programs in the country, Children's offers specialty programs and services. Each year, more than 75,000 consumers receive health and wellness education and 2,000 students from 100 institutions and 500 residents receive training at Children's. More information on Children's Hospital of Columbus is available by calling (614) 722-KIDS (5437) or through the hospital's Web site at http://www.columbuschildrens.com.
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