Recent recommendations in the Calman
Report on medical training address
perceived deficiencies in the current
system in the UK. These
recommendations include shorter and
more structured training for junior
doctors. Structured training will require
the provision of specific educational and
assessment materials. The current
expansion of the Internet may provide a
timely opportunity to help with these
educational challenges. Our pilot study
will investigate the potential role of the
Internet in the delivery of structured
training materials. We will also be
evaluating a number of educational
strategies supported by the Internet,
particularly computer based simulation,
for teaching the management of two
sample obstetric emergencies: post
partum haemorrhage and pre-eclampsia.
