The Use of
Technology
At Wayne State University School of Medicine
WSUSOM Website
● Year 1 Resources
(http://year1.med.wayne.edu/)
● Directory (http://directory.med.wayne.edu)
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Find an individual by name, email address,
department, or title
● Shiffman Medical Library
(http://www.lib.wayne.edu/shiffman/)
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Year 1 and 2 Timesaver
(http://guides.lib.wayne.edu/somyearone)
WSUSOM Website
● uReserve
(http://apps.med.wayne.edu/ureserve/)
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Reserve study rooms in Shiffman Medical Library
Email
● Etiquette: be professional!
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Don't bombard people with emails
● Class mailing lists:
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For faculty use: CLS2018@med.wayne.edu
For student use: Classof2018@med.wayne.edu
● Be careful about replying to emails that are
sent to an address ending in
@lists.wayne.edu! These are mailing lists
and replies will be distributed to everyone on
the list.
Social Media
● Facebook, Twitter, blogs, etc.
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Class of 2018 Facebook group
(http://www.facebook.com/groups/61188994551619
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● Etiquette: be polite!
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Public presence
Once you put something out there, other people can
see it
Calendar
● Google Calendar (http://bit.ly/wsu-som-y1cal)
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Subscribe using Google account (‘+ Google
Calendar’ button in lower right corner) to stay
updated
Recommended: sync to smartphone
● Scheduled classes/events may change
without warning, so check regularly
● Required classes/events are marked, but
double-check against your syllabuses
Courses
● Blackboard (http://blackboard.wayne.edu)
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Login with AccessID (not MedID)
Digital course packs
 Available as locked PDFs (uneditable)
 Colored images/text (for some lectures)
 Searchable (for some lectures)
PowerPoint lecture slides
 Available as locked PDFs (uneditable)
 Not always available before lecture
 Notes may be updated after they are first posted,
so make sure you have correct version
Courses
● Blackboard [continued]
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Announcements (e.g., scheduling changes, changes
in lecture notes)
Discussion Board
 Ask questions for your professors or fellow
classmates to read and/or answer
Additional resources (e.g., quizzes, animations)
● E*Value Course/Lecturer Evaluations
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Will receive notifications by email to complete
evaluations
Required to receive instant scoring on exams
Streaming Lectures
● Streaming Media Website
(http://stream.med.wayne.edu/)
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Login with MedID
Watch with Windows Media Player, VLC Media
Player, or in web browser (mobile-friendly)
 Tip: When viewing streaming lecture in web
browser, press ‘?’ key to see controls
Lectures usually posted within two hours of the end
of lecture
If you encounter a problem, report using “Report an
issue or concern” button
Exams
● Computer-based, timed written exams
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Multiple choice
Can highlight information in questions and cross out
eliminated answer choices
● Save the email you will receive with your
ExamSoft ID (Banner ID) and password!
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You will use this login information for every school
exam except NBMEs
You may write down and bring this login information
with you to exams
Exams
● Grades
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Draft scores displayed immediately after exam
submission
Final scores displayed in MySOM
(http://apps.med.wayne.edu)
 Login with MedID
 SOM Tools > School of Medicine Student
Information Session
OneCards
● Keep with you at all times when on campus
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Required to access to building after hours
 Must use Scott Hall entrance
Required to access certain elevators, staircases,
and rooms
● Attendance
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Swipe in at beginning of required events!
Smartphones
● Useful for staying updated on school email
and Google Calendar
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Sync email and Google Calendar to mobile devices
(http://mesg.med.wayne.edu/outlook.php)
● Be mindful of your data plan limits; connect
to WiFi if possible
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Use Secure Wireless Wizard
(http://securewirelessmed.wayne.edu) to connect to
WSUPG-SECURE network
 May need to repeat after changing account
password
Tablets
● Similar to smartphones but larger
● Why use a tablet?
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Less paper waste
 Tablet Initiative will begin collecting opt-out
requests later in the year
Portability
 Tend to be lighter and more compact than
laptops
Annotation flexibility
 Editable
 Certain types may be hidden when not needed
Tablets
● Limitations
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May not be able to perform certain functions (e.g.,
Adobe Flash)
May experience formatting issues with webpages
and/or documents
May not be able to have multiple
documents/windows open side-by-side
Risk of device crashes/data loss
May not be able to fully replace a computer
● Variety of options
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Find what works best for you!
iOS Tablets
● Options
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iPad: 9.7”
iPad mini: 7.9”
● Accessories
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Keyboards (Bluetooth):
 Built into case (e.g., Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard
Folio for iPad)
 Separate (e.g., Apple Wireless Keyboard)
Styluses (capacitive/passive):
 Rubber tip (tend to be cheaper)
 Micro knit (tend to be slightly more expensive)
iOS Tablets
● Pros
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Compatible with other Apple devices (e.g., iPhone)
App variety and availability
 Be aware that many apps are not free
Popularity
 Easy to find technological help from others with
same device
iOS Tablets
● Cons
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Can be expensive
No expandable storage (e.g., microSD cards)
Multiple documents/windows cannot be opened
side-by-side
Android Tablets
● Options/form factors
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Slates (e.g., Google Nexus 7)
Hybrids (e.g., ASUS Transformer series)
 Keyboard docks
Active styluses/digitizers (e.g., Samsung Galaxy
Note series)
 Keywords: “active,” “Wacom,” “N-trig”
 Screens with palm rejection
 More functionality than passive styluses
Expandable storage (e.g., Samsung tablets)
Sizes: 7” to 13.3”
● Accessories [see iOS Tablets section]
Android Tablets
● Pros
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Compatible with other Android devices (especially
by same manufacturer)
Starting prices tend to be lower than those of iOS
tablets
App variety and availability
 Be aware that many apps are not free
Wide variety of options/form factors
Some models allow multiple documents/windows to
be opened side-by-side (e.g., Samsung tablets)
Android Tablets
● Cons
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Learning curve may be high if new to Android or
certain manufacturers
Hardware and software vary by manufacturer (e.g.,
button placement, home screen interface)
Popularity
 May be difficult to find accessories for particular
device
 May be difficult to find technological help from
others with same device
Windows Tablets
● Options/form factors
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Slates (e.g., Samsung ATIV Tab series)
Hybrids (e.g., ASUS Transformer Book series)
 Keyboard docks
Convertibles (e.g., Lenovo Yoga series)
 Attached keyboard
Active styluses/digitizers (e.g., Microsoft Surface Pro
series)
 Keywords: “active,” “Wacom,” “N-trig”
 Screens with palm rejection
 More functionality than passive styluses
Expandable storage (e.g., Microsoft Surface series)
Sizes: 8” to 15.5”
Windows Tablets
● Accessories [see iOS Tablets section]
● Operating systems
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Windows RT (e.g., Microsoft Surface series)
 Pros
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Starting prices lower than those of Windows 8 tablets
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Comes with Microsoft Office
Cons
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Can only run apps from Windows Store (with limited
exceptions)
Windows Tablets
● Operating systems [continued]
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Windows 8 (e.g., Microsoft Surface Pro series)
 Pros
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Can run standard desktop applications in addition to apps
from the Windows Store
Can be used to replace computer
Cons
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Can be expensive
Windows Tablets
● Pros
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Compatible with other Windows devices (e.g.,
Windows Phone)
Wide variety of options/form factors
Multiple documents/windows can be opened sideby-side
Windows Tablets
● Cons
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Learning curve may be high if new to Windows 8
Hardware varies by manufacturer (e.g., button
placement)
App variety and availability
 Many apps aren’t available in Windows Store
Popularity
 May be difficult to find accessories for particular
device
 May be difficult to find technological help from
others with same device
Things to Remember
● Backing up your data is extremely important!
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Sync ≠ backup
Cloud services (e.g., Dropbox, Google Drive,
Microsoft OneDrive, Copy, Box, etc.)
 Use each other’s referral links to get more free
space!
External (local) drives
● Battery life
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May need to bring a charger to school
Power outlets
 Few in lecture halls
 May not be in convenient locations
Open Source Medicine (OSM)
● Student organization
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Technology-based solutions by students for
students!
● Projects
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WikiNotes (http://wikinotes.osmso.org)
 Login with MedID
 Searchable, cross-linked lecture notes
 Plan to add tablet resources pages
ExamSource (http://osmso.org/examsource/)
 Create new login
 Question banks (WSUSOM exam style and
USMLE style)
Open Source Medicine (OSM)
● Projects [continued]
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Draw It Know It
(http://www.youtube.com/user/DrawItKnowIt)
 Videos to aid understanding and memorization
Contact Information
● Technology Committee: Class of 2017
Representatives (Student Senate)
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Christopher Kassab: ckassab@med.wayne.edu
Ankit Singla: ansingl@med.wayne.edu
● Open Source Medicine (Student
Organization)
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Email address: opensourcemed@gmail.com
Website: http://osmso.org
Contact Information
● Tablet Initiative (Unofficial Organization)
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iOS
 David Friedlander: dfriedla@med.wayne.edu
 Andrea Parker: anparker@med.wayne.edu
 Lea Selitsky: lselitsk@med.wayne.edu
Android
 Sabrina Lin: slin@med.wayne.edu
Windows
 Pranav Moudgil: pmoudgil@med.wayne.edu
 Katherine Skinner: kskinner@med.wayne.edu