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Can text messaging be used as an effective method for collecting quality and detailed evaluation data from students on clinical placements?

J. StruthersUniversity of St Andrews Medical School, UK; JULIE STRUTHERS, BSc(Hons), MSc, is the Learning Technology Consultant whose role is to identify opportunities and support the introduction of new pedagogical and technical initiatives within the School of Medicine.Correspondence[email protected]
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P. IrvineUniversity of St Andrews Medical School, UK; PAUL IRVINE, BSc, MLitt, is the ACT and Quality Assurance Officer for the School of Medicine at the University of St Andrews. His role includes the quality assurance of the clinical placements undertaken by medical students as well as evaluation of some School-based activities undertaken by external staff.
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C. JacksonUniversity of St Andrews Medical School, UK; PROFESSOR CATHY JACKSON, MD, is Director of Clinical Studies and deputy Director of Teaching at the University of St Andrews
Pages 678-683 | Published online: 11 Jun 2013

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