About Aquifer
Aquifer is an evidence-based, peer-reviewed, clinical case studies tool designed to support clinical teaching and learning. Aquifer’s courses build essential knowledge and clinical reasoning skills for medical students. Aquifer is used as part of the Rowan-Virtua SOM curriculum. Aquifer case studies are licensed for use by Rowan-Virtua SOM medical students only. Rowan-Virtua SOM students are emailed an invitation during their 2nd year to register for Aquifer access.
- Aquifer Homepage: A Collaborative Approach to Medical EducationAquifer is a collection of clinical case studies designed for medical students. See individual module descriptions.
- Aquifer Family Medicine40 interactive family medicine virtual patient cases deliver on the learning objectives of the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine’s (STFM) clerkship curriculum. A collaboration between Aquifer and STFM. Contact the Rowan-Virtua SOM Library to register for access
- Aquifer GeriatricsAquifer Geriatrics helps students learn the principles of geriatric medicine and integrate these principles into the care of their patients. With a range of cases spanning many specialties, the content stands alone as an educational tool or enriches an existing curriculum.
- Aquifer Internal MedicineVirtual patient program for the internal medicine clerkship. 36 interactive virtual patient cases are designed to encompass the learning objectives of the Clerkship Directors in Internal Medicine (CDIM)-Society for General Internal Medicine Core Medicine Clerkship Curriculum Guide Version 3.0 comprehensively. Although designed for use by third-year medical students, An excellent learning tool for many other health care professionals. Contact the Rowan-Virtua SOM Library to register for access
- Aquifer Pediatrics32 interactive virtual patient cases designed to encompass the learning objectives of the Council on Medical Student Education in Pediatrics (COMSEP). Used mostly by third-year medical students, Aquifer Pediatrics is an excellent learning tool for health care professionals. Contact the Rowan-Virtua SOM Library to register for access
- Aquifer Radiology19 interactive radiology virtual patient cases deliver on the learning objectives of the Association of University Radiologists (AUR) and the Alliance of Medical Student Educators in Radiology (AMSER) medical student curriculum. A collaboration between Aquifer and AUR/AMSER. Contact your Rowan medical library to register for access.
- Aquifer WISE-MD (Surgery) (Web Initiative for Surgical Education of Medical Doctors)35 web-based surgery modules enhance the surgical education of medical students by focusing on topics typically taught within the surgical clerkship. The modules, which have video and animation, concentrate on surgical skills and conditions. WISE-MD, was developed through a joint effort of New York University Medical Center, the American College of Surgeons (ACS), and the Association of Surgical Education (ASE). Distributed by Aquifer on behalf of New York University. Contact your Rowan medical library to register for access.
