Since 1982, VCU has used technology as a tool in providing distance education within the state and around the world. Interactive satellite-based telecourses, teleconferences and audio conferences have given rise to today's use of compressed digital video for real time student/teacher interaction and Web-based environments for asynchronous learning. For example, the School of Medicine's Computer Based Instruction Lab has produced more than 65 CD-ROM and computer-based programs for medical students, as well as developing online e-curriculum. School of Engineering and School of Allied Health students benefit from master's degree and doctoral degree courses delivered statewide via a live videoconferencing network. Internet videoconferencing is also bringing prospective students to VCU without requiring them to travel great distances. The School of Medicine uses telemedicine as an important means of providing training to students at the Blackstone Family Practice Center as part of it's Residency Training Program in rural central Virginia. The VCU Health System also runs a major telemedicine project , providing quality health care to the Virginia Department of Corrections and the inmates at its Powhatan Correctional Center. Proposed expansion of telehealth includes Virginia Department of Health clinics and increased linkages to Corrections Department clinics. Expanded distance education opportunities in development include Inova-Fairfax in northern Virginia and School of Pharmacy and the School of Education outreach. The School of Medicine's Computer-based Instruction Lab has its own Web site.