Medical Education Strategies for Otolaryngology in the Online World and the Role of Podcasting.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study investigates the evolution of educational practices among otolaryngologists (ENTs) in the United States over the past decade, emphasizing podcast use.

Methods

A mixed-methods approach was employed. Initially, a 20-question quantitative survey identified trends in educational resources and outcomes, specifically evaluating the BackTable ENT podcast's influence on clinical practice, patient outcomes, and knowledge acquisition. Subsequently, semi-structured qualitative interviews explored ENT specialists' experiences with educational resources, continuous learning challenges, motivations for podcast usage, and perspectives on future educational directions. Qualitative data underwent thematic analysis following COREQ guidelines.

Results

Among 151 surv

SUBMITTER: Shah G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12329918 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature