Advances in information and communication technologies are changing the delivery of trauma care and\r\neducation. Telemedicine is a tool that can be used to deliver expert trauma care and education anywhere in the\r\nworld. Trauma is a rapidly-evolving field requiring access to readily available sources of information. Through\r\nvideoconferencing, physicians can participate in continuing education activities such as Grand Rounds, seminars,\r\nconferences and journal clubs. Exemplary programs have shown promising outcomes of teleconferences such as\r\nenhanced learning, professional collaborations, and networking. This review introduces the concept of telemedicine\r\nfor trauma education, and highlights efforts of programs that are utilizing telemedicine to unite institutions across\r\nthe world.
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