It was developed a teaching tool in Dermatology for undergraduate medical students, using an interactive website, the Cybertutor. Clinical cases, lectures and updated bibliography were selected. Photographies of dermatological lesions were taken from ambulatory patients. The topics of the lectures were based on the current curriculum of the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul. The Cybertutor is a dynamic and modern teaching tool, allowing constant innovation. Keywords: Dermatology; E-learning; MedicalEducation; Telemedicine Resumo: Foi desenvolvido um objeto de ensino em Dermatologia voltado para a graduação, que utiliza um web site interativo, o Cybertutor. Selecionaram-se casos clínicos didáticos, aulas teóricas e referências bibliográficas atualizadas. As fotografias das lesões foram obtidas pela seleção de pacientes atendidos no ambulatório de Dermatologia. Os temas das aulas se basearam no currículo vigente da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS). O Cybertutor é um objeto de ensino dinâmico, moderno e atual, que possibilita constante inovação. Palavras-chave: Dermatologia; Educação a distância; Educação médica; Telemedicina
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COMUNICATIONTelemedicine is defined as the use of telecommunications technology applied to the medical practice.1 In especial, to Teledermatology, an area of Telemedicine that studies the application of telecommunications technology and information technology to dermatological practice. Teledermatology has been presenting an important increase all over the world. [2][3][4] One of the most promising and versatile applications of Teledermatology is the development of distance learning projects, training and even tutorials and assessment of learning. This occurs because it is possible to integrate texts, images (still or dynamic), virtual reality models or sounds in distance learning programs about health with pedagogic structures and communication strategies 1 Besides that, some articles show that e-learning has been lately considered an important part of medical education.5 E-learning can be understood as the use of Internet technologies to increase the knowldge and performance as it allows students to have more control about content, timing, sequencing and rithm of learning. The current teaching model for medical students based on traditional theoretical lectures 7 is being discussed as the retention of knowledge and the level of interest of students seem to be decreasing. Studies show that multimedia programs have many advantages in relation to traditional teaching. 8 So, it was developed an object for medical teaching in Dermatology, using the educational platform named Cybertutor. This study was carried out in the dermatological service of the University Hospital An Bras Dermatol. 2010;85(3):400-2.