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iMedEd Research and Scholarship

The iMedEd Initiative's efforts to develop innovative approaches for integrating technology into education for the healthcare and patient engagement is producing scholarly research to document the effectiveness of these efforts.

View citations of our many publication and research endeavors below.

Publications »

  • Youm J, Corral J. Technological Pedagogical and Content Knowledge Among Medical Educators: What Is Our Readiness to Teach With Technology? Acad Med. 2019 Jul 30, [Epub ahead of print]
  • Sokol K, Wray A, Boysen-Osborn M, Wiechmann W, Bennett K, Toohey S. Emergency medicine residency fact board: Why our attempt to encourage on-shift learning failed. Perspect Med Educ. 2019 Apr;8(2.
  • Hoonpongsimanont W, Feldman M, Bove N, Sahota PK, Velarde I, Anderson CL, Wiechmann W. Improving feedback by using first-person video during the emergency medicine clerkship. Adv Med Educ Pract. 2018 Aug 10;9.
  • Wray A, Bennett K, Boysen-Osborn M, Wiechmann W, Toohey S. Efficacy of an asynchronous electronic curriculum in emergency medicine education in the United States. J Educ Eval Health Prof. 2017 Dec 11;14:29.
  • Sahyouni R, Mahmoodi A, Tran DK, Tran P, Chen JW. Linguistic validation of interactive educational interventions in NeuroTrauma. World Neurosurg. 2017 Aug 1.
  • Sahyouni R, Mahmoodi A, Mahmoodi A, Huang M, Tran DK, Chen JW. Interactive eBooks in educating patients and their families about head injury regardless of age. Clin Neurol Neurosurg. 2017 May;156:41-47.
  • Sahyouni R, Mahmoodi A, Mahmoodi A, Rajaii RR, Hasjim BJ, Bustillo D, Huang M, Tran DK, Chen JW. Interactive iBook-based patient education in a NeuroTrauma clinic. Neurosurgery. 2017 Mar
  • Toohey SL, Wray A, Wiechmann W, Lin M, Boysen-Osborn M. Ten Tips for Engaging the Millennial Learner and Moving an Emergency Medicine Residency Curriculum into the 21st Century. West J Emerg Med. 2016 May;17(3):337-43.
  • Wiechmann W, Kwan D, Bokarius A, Toohey SL. There's an App for That? Highlighting the Difficulty in Finding Clinically Relevant Smartphone Applications. West J Emerg Med. 2016 Mar;17(2):191-4.
  • Boysen-Osborn M, Anderson CL, Navarro R, Yanuck J, Strom S, McCoy CE, Youm J, Ypma-Wong MF, Langdorf MI. Flipping the advanced cardiac life support classroom with team-based learning: Comparison of cognitive testing performance for medical students at the University of California, Irvine, United States. J Educ Eval Health Prof. 2016 Feb 18;13:11.
  • Maducdoc MM, Haider A, Nalbandian A, Youm JH, Morgan PV, Crow RW. Visual consequences of electronic reader use: a pilot study. Int Ophthalmol. 2016 Aug 5.
  • Perry R, Burns RM, Simon R, Youm J. Mobile Application Use Among Obstetrics and Gynecology Residents. J Grad Med Educ. 2017 Oct;9:5.
  • Youm J, Wiechmann W. Formative feedback from the first-person perspective using Google Glass in a family medicine objective structured clinical examination station in the United States. J Educ Eval Health Prof. 2018 Mar;15:5.
  • Langdorf MI, Anderson CL,Navarro RE,Strom S,McCoy CE,Youm J,Ypma-Wong MF. Comparing the results of written testing for advanced cardiac life support teaching using team-based learning and the "flipped classroom" strategy. Cureus. 2018 May;10:5.
  • Youm J, Wiechmann W. Medical student use of the iPad in the clerkships. Clin Teach. 2015 Jun 21.
  • Winn S, McKeown P, Lotfipour SH, Maguire GA, Youm JH, Wiechmann W, Fox J. Remote, synchronous, hands-On ultrasound education. Telemed J E Health. 2015 Mar.
  • Youm J, Wiechmann W. The Med AppJam: A Model for an Interprofessional Student-Centered mHealth App Competition. J Med Syst. 2015. Mar;39(3):216.
  • Youm, J, Wiechmann W, Ypma-Wong MF, Clayman R, Maguire G, Haigler H, Lotfipour S. Mobile technologies to support the anatomy lab: An introduction of the iPad. In Proceedings of World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2011 (pp. 1780-1788). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
  • Youm, J, Wiechmann W, Ypma-Wong MF, Clayman R, Maguire G, Haigler H, Lotfipour S. Launching an iPad program: Lessons learned from the iMedEd Initative, University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine. In Proceedings of World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2011 (pp. 1775-1779). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
Digital Scholarship »
  • Wiechmann, W. F. (2015). Enhancing Health Professions Education through Technology: Building a Continuously Learning Health System [Conference]. In, Enhancing Health Professions Education through Technology: Building a Continuously Learning Health System. Josiah Macy Jr Foundation Conference on Enhancing Health Professions Education through Technology. http://macyfoundation.org/docs/ macy_pubs/JMF_ExecSummary_Final.pdf.
  • Wiechmann W, Fox JC, Lin S. Technology in Medical Education. Guidebook for Clerkship Directors - 4th Edition. Morgenstern BZ: 2011. ISBN 978-1-933237-03-9.

 

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iTunesU

  • Wiechmann, W. F. (2014). Health 2.0 and Digital Literacy Elective. iTunesU. (blog-based and self- directed learning module on iTunesU to accompany the in-person School of Medicine elective. itunesu.itunes.apple.com/audit/COJBDC4Y2A.
  • Wiechmann, W. F. (2014). iPads in the Clerkships (iTunesU Course). (Self-directed learning module on iTunesU for walking medical students through the use of iPads in clinical clerkships and rotations. itunesu.itunes.apple.com/audit/COFZT9RY52.
  • Wiechmann, W. F. (2014). iMedEd for MS1s (iTunesU Course). (Primary Author Self-directed learning module on iTunesU to orient new medical students to their iPads and its application in the basic sciences environment. itunesu.itunes.apple.com/audit/ COHHC6LWQ4.
  • Wiechmann, W. F. (2014). Emergency Medicine iPad Program (iTunesU Course). itunesu.itunes.apple.com/audit/COJWY29C54.
  • Wiechmann, W. F. (2013). What is iMedEd? iTunesU. itunes.apple.com/us/course/what-is-imeded/ id723816718.
  • Wiechmann, W. F. (2012). Health 2.0 and Digital Literacy Elective. iTunesU. (blog-based and self- directed learning module on iTunesU to accompany the in-person School of Medicine elective. itunesu.itunes.apple.com/audit/COJBDC4Y2A.
  • Wiechmann, W. F. (2012). iMedEd for MS1s (iTunesU Course). (Self-directed learning module on iTunesU to orient new medical students to their iPads and its application in the basic sciences environment.). itunesu.itunes.apple.com/audit/COHHC6LWQ4.
  • Wiechmann, W. F. (2012). Emergency Medicine iPad Program (iTunesU Course). (Self-directed learning module on iTunesU for Emergency Medicine residents to identify apps and digital content relevant to the practice of Emergency Medicine.). itunesu.itunes.apple.com/audit/COJWY29C54.
  • Wiechmann, W. F. (2012). iPads in the Clerkships (iTunesU Course). (Self-directed learning module on iTunesU for walking medical students through the use of iPads in clinical clerkships and rotations. itunesu.itunes.apple.com/audit/COFZT9RY52.
  • Wiechmann, W. F., Youm, J. (2012). iMeded + iPad Initiative. (iTunesU selection containing 22 instructional video podcasts that supplement the iMedEd Curriculum.). https://itunes.apple.com/us/ itunes-u/imeded-+-ipad-initiative/id429667846.

 

Invited Presentations »
  • 2019. Youm J. Keynote Speaker: Technology in Medical Education (TIME)" Presentation at the Inaugural Medical Education Research Forum hosted by Weill Cornell Medicine – Qatar. Doha, Qatar.
  • 2018. Youm J. Panelist: When robots take over teaching? How VR and AI may transform medical education. Presentation at the Learn Serve Lead 2018 Annual Conference, Austin, TX: Association of American Medical Colleges.
  • 2018. Wiechmann W. Emerging Case Studies in Virtual Reality for Medical Education. Learn Serve Lead 2018: The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) Annual Meeting, Austin, TX.
  • 2018. Wiechmann W, Youm J. Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality at UC Irvine”. Webinar for the EdTech Working Group of the Group on Information Resources (GIR) of the Association of American Medical Colleges, Online.
  • 2018. Wiechmann W, et al. Hot Topic Panel Session: VR/AR. Information Technology in Academic Medicine Conference, Annual meeting for the Group on Information Resources (GIR) of the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), Austin, TX.
  • 2017. Wiechmann W and Youm J. “What’s Next? The iMedEd Initiative: From iPads to Jams to the New Doctor’s Bag”. Apple Health Market and Higher Education Division, Webcast.
  • 2017. Youm J. University of California, Irvine School of Medicine One-to-One iPad Implementation. Apple Medical School Summit, Apple, Inc, Cupertino, CA.
  • 2017. Wiechmann W. What’s Next? The Med iBookJam and The New Doctor’s Bag. Apple Distinguished School Showcase, St. Louis, MO.
  • 2016. Wiechmann W. How can I make videos for my learners? American Society for Microbiology National Conference. Boston, MA. Peer Reviewed.
  • 2016. Wiechmann W. Diagnostic Technology and Medical Education. 9th International Conference on Diagnostic Error in Medicine - Society to Improve Diagnosis in Medicine, Los Angeles, CA.
  • 2015 Wiechmann W, Youm J, Toohey S. Webinar: Thinking beyond lecture capture: Video tools and technologies. Computer Resources in Medical Education Group of the WGEA, AAMC
  • 2015 Youm J, Wiechmann W. How mobile technology facilitates learning ultrasound. 2015 MedEd Forum, American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, Irvine, CA
  • 2015. Youm, J. Transforming Medical Education with the iPad. Stony Brook Medical Center Briefing. Apple, Inc., New York, NY
  • 2015 Savoia M, Wiechmann W. Keynote Speakers: Disruptive Technologies in Medical Education: Hope or Hype? 2015 Information Technology in Academic Medicine Conference, AAMC, San Diego, CA
  • 2015 Wiechmann W. Keynote Speaker: American Medical Student Association Annual Convention, Washington, DC.
  • 2015 Youm, J. Presentation on the UC Irvine iMedEd Initiative at the What’s next? Transforming the Future of Learning Event. Apple, Inc., Cupertino, CA
  • 2015 Youm, J. Instructional Design in Health Care Education for the California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
  • 2014 Wiechmann W. Curricular Reform with Technology; Meharry Medical College Grand Rounds, Nashville, TN
  • 2014 Wiechmann W. Social Media in Medicine: Liability, Fad, or Next Big Thing? University of California Risk Summit, Ontario, CA
  • 2014 Wiechmann W. Hot Topics: Wearables and Google Glass in Academic Medicine; Information Technology in Academic Medicine Conference sponsored by the AAMC’s Group on Information Resources (GIR); Nashville, TN
  • 2014 Wiechmann W. Apple, Android, and Windows, Oh My!; Information Technology in Academic Medicine Conference sponsored by the AAMC’s Group on Information Resources (GIR); Nashville, TN
  • 2014 Wiechmann W. Digital Professionalism for Educators and Learners; Information Technology in Academic Medicine Conference sponsored by the AAMC’s Group on Information Resources (GIR); Nashville, TN
  • 2014 Youm J. Instructional technology in healthcare. Webinar for California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.
  • 2014 Youm J. iPads and mLearning in Medical Education. Faculty Development Workshop. Ross University School of Medicine, Dominca.
  • 2013 Wiechmann W, Lotfipour S, Ypma-Wong MF, Youm J. Implementing a Digital Curriculum: Lessons Learned from the iMedEd Initiative. Colloquium at the University of California, Irvine Teaching, Learning and Technology Center, Irvine, CA.
  • 2013 Wiechmann W. Teaching Digital Professionalism and Digital Literacy to Better Prepare Students and Residents to Become 21st Century Physicians; Information Technology in Academic Medicine Conference sponsored by the AAMC’s Group on Information Resources (GIR); Vancouver, Canada
  • 2013 Wiechmann W. Challenges of Social Media in Medicine: Webinar for Quinnipiac University School of Medicine, Hamden, CT
  • 2013 Wiechmann W. Digital Deployment Strategies for a Mobile Curriculum; Webinar for George Washington University School of Medicine; Washington, D.C.
  • 2013 Wiechmann W. iPads and iTunesU in Medical Education; Academy for Innovation in Medical Education, Irvine, CA
  • 2013 Wiechmann W. Using New Devices to Enable Distributed and Mobile Learning; Information Technology in Academic Medicine Conference sponsored by the AAMC’s Group on Information Resources (GIR); Vancouver, Canada
  • 2013 Wiechmann W. The Future is now – Medical education in the digital age. Keynote Presentation at the WGEA/WGSA/WOSR/ WAAHP AAMC Western Regional Conference; Irvine, CA
  • 2013 Wiechmann W. iMedEd: Using iPads for curricular innovation; Mobile Computing in Medical Education Conference; Indianapolis, IN
  • 2013 Wiechmann W. Social media and mobile devices in Graduate Medical Education; Association of Academic Physiatrists (AAP) Annual Meeting; New Orleans, LA
  • 2012 Youm J. iPads for Your Emergency Medicine Rotation/Residency Workshop. Western Regional Emergency Medicine Student Symposium, Irvine, CA.
  • 2012 The Whole World in Their Hands: iPad Experiences from Three Medical Schools; MacHealthcare.org Webinar; 240 live-participants and over 1000 views
  • 2012  Wiechmann W. Transforming Medical Education with the iPad; Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) Group on Information Resources (GIR) Webinar series; 140 viewers across US
  • 2012  Wiechmann W. Transforming Medical Education; Plenary Session at the University of New England / UC Irvine High Technology / iMed Symposium; Armidale, Australia
  • 2012 Wiechmann W. Developing an Implementation Strategy; University of New England / UC Irvine High Technology / iMed Symposium; Armidale, Australia
  • 2012 Wiechmann W. Digital content strategies for your mobile curriculum; Webinar for the International Association of Medical Science Educators; 50 attendees
  • 2012 Wiechmann W. Transforming Medical Education, Grand Rounds, University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL
  • 2012 Wiechmann W. Transforming Medical Education, Grand Rounds Webinar for the Drexel University
  • College of Medicine Office of Educational Affairs; 17 attendees
  • 2012 Wiechmann W. Integrating Technology into the Medical Curriculum; Consortium of Southern
  • Biomedical Libraries Annual Retreat (CONBLS), Orlando, FL
  • 2011  Wiechmann W. Transforming Medical Education with the iPad; MacHealthcare.org Webinar series; 217 viewers across US
  • 2011  Wiechmann W. Transforming Medical Education with the iPad; University of New England, Armidale, New South Wales, Australia; Live Teleconference
  • 2011 Wiechmann W. Transforming Medical Education with the iPad; University of Newcastle, Ourimbah, New South Wales, Australia; Live Teleconference
  • 2011 Wiechmann W.  Transforming Medical Education with the iPad; Australian Broadband Communications Summit, Sydney, Australia; Live Teleconference
  • 2011 Wiechmann W. Transforming Medical Education with the iPad, University Executive Forum Hosted by Apple Computers, Cupertino, CA
  • 2011 Wiechmann W. Transforming Medical Education with the iPad, Mobility in Utah Symposium, Salt Lake City, UT Prepared: October 1, 2014
  • 2011 Wiechmann W. Justification and Logistics of an iPad-based Curriculum, Mobility in Utah Symposium, Salt Lake City, UT
  • 2011 Wiechmann W. Implementing a Digital Medical Curriculum, University of California Office of the President and Apple Briefing, Cupertino, CA
  • 2011 Wiechmann W. Implementing a Digital Medical Curriculum, Computer Resources in Medical Education (CRIME) / WGEA Webinar; 25 attendees from the Western United States
  • 2011 Wiechmann W, Ypma-Wong MF, Youm J. Implementing a Digital Medical Curriculum, Mobile User Group Webinar Series for the University of Tennessee Health Science Center; 25 attendees
  • 2010  Wiechmann W. The iMedEd Initiative — Lessons Learned; Dalhousie University Faculty of Medicine Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; Webinar with 25 attendees

 

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