OpenAnesthesia to Launch OASelfStudyPLUS, the First Adaptive Learning App for Anesthesiology
San Francisco, Calif. (PRWEB) October 21, 2015 -- OpenAnesthesia, a leader in web resources in the field of anesthesiology, today announced the availability of OASelfStudyPLUS on October 24. OASelfStudyPLUS is the first adaptive learning app for anesthesiologists. This easy-to-use app personalizes learning using novel and patented algorithms that assess and adapt to individual needs.
To highlight the app’s launch, OpenAnesthesia is promoting an online OASelfStudyPLUS Challenge to be held during the ASA 2015 annual meeting in San Diego, October 24-27. Registration for the SelfStudyPLUS 4-day Challenge begins today.
SelfStudyPLUS is a revolutionary new product that allows users to strengthen their knowledge and retention with innovative technology based on pioneering research in education, cognitive psychology and neuroscience.
SelfStudyPLUS benefits and features:
• Access over 1500 questions curated by teaching physicians at top hospitals—via a fast, easy-to-use app
• Enjoy learning with games and timed challenges: 20-, 60- and 120-minute practice tests
• Challenge colleagues or compete against the app
• Fit learning into a busy schedule; 2-3 minutes per question
• Track progress at a glance with visual performance reports
• Earn up to 240 hours of Continuing Medical Education (CME) — up to 10 hours for every 50 correctly answered questions
“Under development for almost two years, SelfStudyPLUS promises to revolutionize education in anesthesiology,” explained Edward C. Nemergut, MD and editor-in-chief, OpenAnesthesia. “SelfStudyPLUS is the first adaptive learning and continuous assessment resource for anesthesiologists. Leveraging the principles of test-enhanced learning, it builds upon each learner’s strengths, automatically finding and filling gaps in knowledge.”
About the SelfStudyPLUS Challenge
The challenge is open to all resident anesthesiologists and anesthesiologists in practice. Participants do not need to attend ASA 2015 to participate. To participate in the Challenge, participants will register for the app—at no charge—then compete with each other using the app’s Game features. The Challenge will begin at 12 noon PT on October 24 and end at 12 noon on October 27. The overall winner will receive an iPad Air®. Daily winners receive a FitBit Surge ™. *
During the 4-day challenge, participants can track up-to-the minute scores by checking the leaderboard within the app. Leader updates will also be available by liking OpenAnesthesia on Facebook and following them on Twitter .
About OpenAnesthesia
OpenAnesthesia™, sponsored by the International Anesthesia Research Society, was founded by Dr. Edward C. Nemergut and Dr. Robert Thiele. It debuted in July 2009 with the broad goal of advancing graduate medical education in anesthesia. Since its inception as an experimental project, OpenAnesthesia has grown to be a comprehensive resource for anesthesiology residents and physicians worldwide. Visit openanesthesia.org to access free resources: Question of the Day, ABA Keyword of the Day, expert interviews, articles, videos, and more.
The IARS is a nonpolitical, not-for-profit medical society founded in 1922 to advance and support scientific research and education related to anesthesia, and to improve patient care through basic research.
*Employees, contractors and board members of IARS and OpenAnesthesia are ineligible to compete for prizes in the Oct 24-27 Challenge. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited.
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Alison Golan, Golan Public Relations, http://www.golanpr.com, +1 904-230-3369, [email protected]
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