Educational Resources for Global Health in Otolaryngology

Melyssa Hancock; Michael Hoa; Sonya Malekzadeh

doi:10.1016/j.otc.2018.01.005

Educational Resources for Global Health in Otolaryngology

Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 2018 Jun;51(3):563-574. doi: 10.1016/j.otc.2018.01.005. Epub 2018 Mar 7.

Authors

Melyssa Hancock¹, Michael Hoa², Sonya Malekzadeh²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Georgetown MedStar Hospital, 3800 Reservoir Road, Northwest, 1 Gorman, Washington, DC 20007, USA. Electronic address: Melyssa.hancock@gmail.com.
² Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Georgetown MedStar Hospital, 3800 Reservoir Road, Northwest, 1 Gorman, Washington, DC 20007, USA.

PMID: 29525392
DOI: 10.1016/j.otc.2018.01.005

Abstract

Advances in modern communications and information technology have helped to improve access to, and quality of, health care and education. These enhancements include a variety of World Wide Web-based and mobile learning platforms, such as eLearning, mLearning, and open education resources. This article highlights the innovative approaches that have fostered improved collaboration and coordination of global health efforts in otolaryngology.

Keywords: Education; Global health; Otolaryngology; Resources.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Communication*
Global Health*
Health Resources / statistics & numerical data
Humans
Information Technology*
International Cooperation
Otolaryngology / education*
Quality Improvement / organization & administration
Telemedicine / methods*