Assessing the role of virtual reality training in Canadian Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Residency Programs: a national survey of program directors and residents.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Given mounting pressure of work hour restrictions, resource constraints, and variability of clinical exposure, Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery (OHNS) residency training has shifted away from the apprenticeship model to embrace the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada's "Competence by Design" initiative. As a result, appraising both current and potential educational adjuncts has become increasingly important. In this investigation, a national needs assessment survey was performed to identify strengths, weaknesses, and future opportunities of the current training landscape.

Methods

An online survey was distributed to all thirteen Canadian OHNS post-graduate administrators for completion by program directors and residents from February to October in

SUBMITTER: Lui JT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6167884 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature