Challenges in Medical Education by e-Learning

This paper presents the Leonardo da Vinci project Transfer of Innovation, named "A Web-based E-Training Platform for Extended Human Motion Investigation in Orthopaedics". The project addresses to medical professionals, proposing formation of specialists that will systematically apply the principles of medical and bioengineering sciences in finding solutions that will lead in improving health conditions. The main outcome of the project is a Virtual Training & Communication Centre ORTHO-eMAN for innovative education - on-line educational and training material accessed via a standard web browser, which provides an integrated on-line learning environment. It will be used as a method of dynamic distribution of course information, but with innovative and more interactive uses, by including three main components: ELearning, E-Communicating and E-Mentoring. The e-learning platform and technologies offer learners control over content, learning sequence, pace of learning, time, and often media, allowing them to tailor their experiences and to meet their personal learning objectives. Interactivity allows trainees to test their knowledge and provides immediate feedback using images and cases that they might encounter in clinical practice.