Total Credits: 1 including 1 AOA Category 1-A Credit(s)
In an age where information is readily accessible, Wikipedia has emerged as a critical resource for medical students, professionals, and the general public seeking medical knowledge. This session explores how this widely used on line encyclopedia can be harnessed as a powerful educational tool. We will gain an understanding of Wikipedia's structure, the editorial process, and the mechanisms in place to ensure the accuracy of its medical content. We will explore how editing Wikipedia health information articles is being used in medical education, emphasizing the importance of critical appraisal skills to evaluate the reliability of on line information. Attendees will learn how to incorporate Wikipedia editing into their educational practices effectively. By the end of the session, participants will be equipped with the knowledge to leverage Wikipedia editing as an educational resource, enhance their digital and information literacy skills, and contribute to the improvement of medical content on this global platform, thereby playing a vital role in its development.
Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:
Statement of Accreditation
The Texas Osteopathic Medical Association (TOMA) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. TOMA designates this program for a maximum of 1 AOA Category 1-A credits and will report CME credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.
Grievance Policy
All grievances may be directed to TOMA's Executive Director at toma@txosteo.org. All grievances will receive an initial response within 30 days of receipt. If the participant does not receive a satisfactory response, they can submit a complaint to the Bureau of Osteopathic Education of the AOA at 142 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611.
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Dr. Ewing is a native Texan, born and raised in Dallas. He attended Southern Methodist University and received a BS in Mechanical Engineering. Dr. Ewing attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and received an MS in Mechanical Engineering. He was an engineer at Texas Instruments – Dallas for many years, working in defense systems. Dr. Ewing returned to college and graduated from the University of North Texas Health Science Center Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Worth. He then completed postgraduate training in Internal Medicine, General Cardiology, and Interventional Cardiology. Dr. Ewing has hospital affiliations with Harris Methodist Fort Worth, Baylor Scott & White Fort Worth, Medical City Fort Worth, John Peter Smith Hospital, and Texas Rehabilitation Hospital. Dr. Ewing has faculty appointments at UNTHSC Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine and the TCU Burnett School of Medicine.
Dr. Ewing discloses that he has no relevant financial relationships with any organization producing, marketing, reselling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients relative to the content of this presentation.
Dr. Ewing is board-certified in Internal Medicine, General Cardiology, and Interventional Cardiology.