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Washington D.C., USA, 22-27 July 2012 www.aids2012.org Using the internet for Distance Learning in a developing country Donn Colby, MD, MPH HAIVN Harvard Medical School AIDS Initiative in Viet Nam
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Washington D.C., USA, 22-27 July 2012www.aids2012.org
Using the internet for Distance Learning in a
developing country
Donn Colby, MD, MPH
HAIVNHarvard Medical School AIDS
Initiative in Viet Nam
Washington D.C., USA, 22-27 July 2012www.aids2012.org
The Need for “localized” Distance Learning
• Decentralized ART means many HCW in remote rural areas
• Training and HIV experts concentrated in large urban centers
• Long distances and poor infrastructure make face-to-face training expensive and time-consuming
• International DL:– English Only– NEVER at a time that is
convenient for East Asia
Washington D.C., USA, 22-27 July 2012www.aids2012.org
HAIVN Distance Learning Initiative• Twice monthly series of lectures provided over
12 months (Feb 2012- Jan 2013)• All lectures and slides in Vietnamese• Conducted in the afternoons when HIV clinics
are less busy• Evaluated after each session
Washington D.C., USA, 22-27 July 2012www.aids2012.org
Washington D.C., USA, 22-27 July 2012www.aids2012.org
Washington D.C., USA, 22-27 July 2012www.aids2012.org
Washington D.C., USA, 22-27 July 2012www.aids2012.org
Washington D.C., USA, 22-27 July 2012www.aids2012.org
HAIVN DLI: Participation
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HAIVN DLI: Evaluations
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Challenges:• Keep interest and participation over time• Provide CME credit and certificates• Monitor individual participation
Lessons Learned:• Importance of IT support• Use the right Software• Local Experts for lectures (have back-ups ready!)• Topics relevant to the audience
Washington D.C., USA, 22-27 July 2012www.aids2012.org
Acknowledgements:
Dr. Todd Pollack, HAIVN Nguyen Ngoc Tuan, HAIVN CDC Vietnam PEPFAR Vietnam All of the presenters and participants in hospitals and HIV clinics in Vietnam.
Contact: Donn Colby, MD, MPH [email protected]
