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Dear Friends . This is the summary of the topioc of my lecture at the forthcominglecture at the International conference on Distributed Computing and Internet Technology 2010 at Bhubaneshwar. 15th to 17th February 2010

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Title: E Learning in Medicine --- Scope and Shortcomings"

Prof (Dr.) Gourishankar Patnaik Dept of Orthopedics, Trauma and Rehabilitation and E learning Manipal University Malaysia

Abstract: E-learning adds many dimensions to the educational process and if utilized well, has the potential to enhance both the students and instructors educational experience. One benefit of e-learning allows students to access the lectures and other material when they are most attentive. In addition, students have the ability to review the material to the degree they feel necessary. The development of sophisticated, web-based learning platforms that are easy to use from a student and a teacher prospective, medical education is beginning to embrace a new modality of knowledge transfer. web-based Moodle e-learning platform is the e learning module we use in the Melaka Manipal Medical College in Malaysia. Different departments put their inputs in various formats . The students who are usually hard pressed for time as (Medical Education is vast) use the moodle to interact with teachers , and other gropus. Implementation of e-learning methods in medical education is needed to provide students with new ways of gaining knowledge. However certain steps must be taken to choose the solution, which is the best for the given learning area. To keep up to date with the latest scientific breakthroughs, current medical debates and state-of-the-art medical technology you don’t need to go on expensive further training seminars far away from your workplace. The only thing you need is a computer with online access – and the right links to e-learning (electronic learning) websites. An overview of various e learning strategies at manipal university Malaysia are discussed.

 Bio: Dr Gourishankar Patnaik, finished his Masters in Orthopedics with distinction in 1986 and has served in various capacities. He held teaching assignments with the Nagpur University and Annamalai University. He was trained in complex trauma and spine surgeries in UK and USA. He had served as specialist orthopedic surgeon with the Ministry of Health Sultanate of Oman and has more than 25 years of teaching and working experience in Orthopedic Surgery. He has visited many countries and has numerous publications in national and international journals. Dr. Patnaik also holds post graduate degrees in Sociology, Public Administration and Economics and is currently perusing studies in law and management. He is proficient in 9 languages including Sanskrit, Arabic and has a working knowledge of Bhasha Malaysia. At present he is the Professor and Head of the Dept Of Orthopedics and Trauma surgery at Melaka Manipal Medical College, Malaysia, Manipal University, Malaysia. E learning, Problem based learning and lifelong learning as a module are some of his interest in the field of education. ...........................................................................................