Maximizing Benefit of Virtual Learning: Lessons From the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic has profoundly impacted surgical education. We assessed resident perceptions of our virtual academic program, which consists of daily lectures or case conferences held via a videoconferencing platform.

Methods

A survey evaluating attitudes and practices for virtual academics was administered to general surgery residents. A focus group was conducted to identify benefits, barriers to engagement, and opportunities for improvement for virtual education. A total of 19 residents completed the education survey, and seven residents participated in the focus group.

Results

While expressing preference toward in-person academics (84.2%), residents felt the virtual academics were of good quality (median rating 4/5) and preferred

SUBMITTER: Carpenter EL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8810375 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature