We often work with patient data in a medical context, that we’re then asked to share in a classroom context. If we’re ever asked to share these patient interactions, we need to remove identifying patient health information (PHI) before sharing this information in the classroom context. This includes sharing this […]
Why Can’t Students See My Assignment or Quiz?
While editing an assignment or quiz, we often want to hide that activity to keep students from viewing it, until we’re ready for it to be available. Two common ways to hide an activity are by hiding the topic or the activity itself. Or go into the activity under […]
Useful Eskind Digital Library Resources
Below are some of the most useful search-based literature and textbook focused resources available for free through the Eskind Digital Library. For information on how to access these while off-campus, see the article on Accessing Library Resources. LWW Health Library Link: http://meded.lwwhealthlibrary.com.proxy.library.vanderbilt.edu/index.aspx Most Useful: VMS1 This site provides access to […]
Accessing and Staying up to Date with the Literature
Accessing and Staying up to Date with the Literature Many students wish to stay informed about new research and best practices published in the literature. Two great resources beyond the Eskind Library are Read by QxMD and Docphin. Read by QxMD (available for iPhone/iPad here) is an app that acts both […]
PHI or Electronic Protected Health Information
Electronic protected health information (ePHI) refers to any protected health information (PHI) that is covered under Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) security regulations and is produced, saved, transferred or received in an electronic form. There are 18 specific types of electronic protected health information 1. Name 2. Address […]
Message Students in Learn
Messaging students is a great way to contact them in Learn. This is helpful for generally providing students with feedback. Course directors can use this feature to provide students with the required LCME mid-course feedback. The best way to provide feedback is by using the Message system in VSTAR Learn, […]
Email All Students in a Learn Course [Announcement Forum]
Faculty and course support may need to make announcements or remind students of details related to class events or assignments. VSTAR Learn provides a convenient place to do this. Each course comes with an Announcements Forum, and all students enrolled in that course are automatically subscribed. Students are set up […]
Clearing the Cache and Other Browser Settings
How to Clear Your Cache According to Your Browser Sometimes it is useful or necessary to clear your browser’s cache if you have issues authenticating with one of the VSTAR applications. But remember following these instructions can delete history or cookies you rely upon. So, use these as a guide […]
Name Change Process
Recently get married or have another reason for a name change? Here is the process for changing your name with Vanderbilt. Visit the Registrar’s Office Your first step is to visit the Registrar. The University requires documentation, such as a marriage license or court order, and a form, before changing […]
Vanderbilt Academic Email
The School of Medicine is unique in that you may need to access both University platforms and Medical Center platforms at times. Students will be issued a Vanderbilt.edu email address as well as a vumc.org email address. It is important to note which one you are corresponding with. Vanderbilt.edu email […]