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Citation

DeBacker M, DeLooz H, Della Corte F. Int. J. Disaster Med. 2003; 1(1): 35-41.

Affiliation

Department of Critical Care Medical School Free University Brussels, Belgium; Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care University of Eastern Piedmont Novara, Italy

Copyright

(Copyright © 2003, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/15031430310004230

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Objectives: To present and evaluate the European Master in Disaster Medicine (EMDM) as a unique education and training model for all those involved in the medical preparedness and response in disaster situations at local, national and international levels. Methods: The EMDM is composed of a self-directed study based on problem-based e-learning, a live-in course with interactive exercises and debates, a thesis related to a topic of disaster medicine or disaster management, and a final on-line examination provided on the Internet. Results: The European Certificate in Disaster Medicine started in 2000 and was upgraded to a level two European Master in 2002. To date, 76 students from 27 nationalities have participated in the EMDM. A summative evaluation shows that the great number and variety of practical exercises and interactive debates during the residential course, the problem-oriented simulation exercises, and the discussion forum on the EMDM website are highly valued by the students. Conclusion: The problem-based e-learning programme together with an interactive live-in course and submission of a thesis is considered a unique combination to achieve the aims and objectives of this postgraduate course in disaster medicine.

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