Qualitative Analysis of a Virtual Near-Peer Pediatric Boot Camp Elective.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To explore fourth-year medical students' experience with a virtual, near-peer facilitated pediatric boot camp through the lens of self-determination theory (SDT).

Methods

We developed a virtual pediatric boot camp elective for fourth-year medical students pursuing pediatric residency using Kern's six steps of curriculum development. The two-week virtual elective consisted of facilitated video conferences and small group discussions led by two senior pediatric residents. Semi-structured focus groups were conducted after elective completion. Using SDT as our conceptual framework, we explored participants' experience with the near-peer facilitation of the boot camp. Focus group recordings were transcribed and thematically analyzed using deductive coding for SDT, with

SUBMITTER: Elliott LE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8762435 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature