If enrollment is low for three consecutive years, the track can be de-activated. UTMB has two tracks, Primary Care and Acute Care. This makes their school appear to be very efficient. Our continuing education programs should also be regarded as a source for recruiting students. We are already in the business of distance education.
Technology is a teaching strategy in many courses now.
However, the Web would be good for core classes, with student evaluations being conducted in clinical situations. Faculty feel that they are being pressured into becoming proficient in a variety of multimedia tools. Although the students want and expect the faculty to use the latest technology, individual faculty cannot all be expected to be multimedia wizards.