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An outcomes-based novel curriculum integrating digital literacy, social media, and digital scholarship was implemented into an undergraduate medical education elective for first- and second-year medical students. Learners engaged in asynchronous discussion boards, live didactics and seminars, and a capstone project with peer feedback throughout the 7-week course.
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We thank our Assistant Dean of Student Affairs, Dr. Jeff Druck, for his support of this innovative curriculum and the value of digital creativity in the modern profession of medicine. We also express our deepest gratitude to Lisa Deakes of Adobe Education for providing software licenses for our enrolled students.
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VJF and MDZ collaborated in the curricular design of Digital MD. The elective course was primarily directed by MDZ, with teaching contributions from VJF in each module. Adobe support, licensing, and liaisoning were provided through VJF. All authors approved the final version of the manuscript.
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Vincent Fu discloses voluntary involvement with and reception of previous compensation from Adobe Education, who may be affected by the research reported in the enclosed paper. This research in medical education was not conducted and is not intended as a campaign or endorsement for Adobe, its products, or its interests.
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Fu, V.J., Zuckerman, M.D. Digital MD: A Novel Undergraduate Medical School Elective for Social Media and Digital Scholarship. Med.Sci.Educ. 32, 1257–1259 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40670-022-01671-1
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