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Interactive Learning Course for International Cardiologists |
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The University of Virginia
Educational Program in Cardiology
for the Newly Independent States of the Former Soviet Union
GOAL: To familiarize physicians with current guidelines on the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases by "training trainers" in evidence-based cardiology.
RATIONALE: This program is based on two principal approaches:
- Developing state-of-the-art educational materials to be delivered to the former USSR
combined with sending lecturers from our medical school to the newly independent states; - Bringing medical professionals from the former Soviet Union to the University of Virginia for short training courses.
TEACHING FORMAT:The preferred format for educational materials in the former Soviet Union is currently a monograph and a slide set. These materials can be successfully used during seminars, conferences, and post-graduate training courses - the standard forms of medical education.
TARGET AUDIENCE: Educators at medical schools, institutes for postgraduate training of physicians, research centers, and chief cardiologists/internists who are in charge of continuing medical education (CME) at regional levels.
We are developing evidence-based instructional materials on the most critical issues in cardiology targeted toward physicians in the newly independent states; the format is concise and easy to read. These materials summarize modern approaches developed in western medicine. They are largely based on American, European, and the World Health Organization guidelines. We are working with world leaders in cardiovascular research and education. Our team is collaborating with the American Heart Association, the American College of Cardiology , and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute to ensure the highest quality for our program. In an effort to adapt our materials to the present environment in the former Soviet Union, we are trying to emphasize prevention and nonpharmacological treatment options (see translated tables of contents from our monographs).
FEEDBACK/EFFICACY ASSESMENT: The efficacy evaluation of this program is our primary concern. All our teaching materials are accompanied with evaluation forms. We are receiving these forms with positive comments and requests to send our future materials as well as more copies of those already developed. Our site visits also give us a reliable feedback on the program efficacy. Meeting with physicians who are coming to the University of Virginia for short-term training courses allows us to get additional information on this issue.
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Click on the stamp to see examples of received evaluation forms/letters translated into English
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Contributors to the Program in Cardiology for Ukraine and Russia:
- GE FUND
- MERCK
- MEDTRONIC
- DATASCOPE
- UKRAINIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA
- ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
- BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS ROTARY CLUB
