Socially distanced, virtually connected: Faculty and resident perceptions of virtual didactics.

ABSTRACT:

Background

During the COVID-19 pandemic, emergency medicine (EM) residency programs have transitioned from traditional in-person to virtual synchronous didactics to comply with social distancing guidelines. This study explores the perceptions of EM residents and faculty regarding this new virtual format.

Methods

This was a multicenter, cross-sectional study at five EM residencies using a mixed-methods approach to investigate resident and faculty perceptions of virtual didactics. Institutions selected reflect different program lengths and geographic locations. Quantitative data measured on a Likert scale were summarized as percentages. Differences were calculated using Welch's t-test and chi-square, where p < 0.05 was significant. Open-ended responses were analyzed qualitativ

SUBMITTER: Tsyrulnik A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8239164 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature