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Since it was found that most students within both institutions use internet mainly for their studies and had to rely on Google to find evidence based information, UpToDate was greatly appreciated since it is internet based and had more reliable information. Students also rely heavily on textbooks and free online sources hence access to this database which is provided free to students for their five years of study was indeed a welcome resource. The comparison between Tanzania and Rwanda was that Rwanda has better technological infrastructure and that its students made better use of the database. Comments and questions 1. Most medical practitioners depend on past experience, colleagues and print material which is sometimes out dated or of low standard. This means that in some cases they might give wrong diagnosis. UpToDate provides a solution by providing real time information. 2. Where is MUHAS located? MUHAS is located in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. 3. This was a pre-survey, will there be a post survey? There are plans to carry out a post survey to measure the impact of UpToDate on grades of the medical students and clinicians who have access to it. 4. What was the sample for the pre-survey since most said they relied on Google? Clinicians who registered for courses at the two institutions were sampled for a quick survey. And although they knew about other resources, they preferred to use Google. 47
*The presenter promised to keep advocating for more evidence based resources such as UpToDate and to create awareness of their existence to both students and their lecturers. An announcement was made for the positions falling vacant on the AHILA Executive. Nominations forms were distributed and guidelines outlined for the procedure to be followed during nominations and elections the next day. 5.2. Afternoon Session Scholarly writing workshop – Network of African Medical Librarians and U.S National Library of Medicine *Workshop report Appended. The poster presentations were displayed throughout the entire conference. Delegates were free to read them and ask the authors questions during the breaks. The exhibitions also run throughout the conference. Delegates visited different stalls at their own convenience . 48
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