Virtual curriculum delivery in the COVID-19 era: the pediatric surgery boot camp v2.0.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

We evaluated the impact of a virtual Pediatric Surgery Bootcamp curriculum on resource utilization, learner engagement, knowledge retention, and stakeholder satisfaction.

Methods

A virtual curriculum was developed around Pediatric Surgery Milestones. GlobalCastMD delivered pre-recorded and live content over a single 10-h day with a concluding social hour. Metrics of learner engagement, faculty interaction, knowledge retention, and satisfaction were collected and analyzed during and after the course.

Results

Of 56 PS residencies, 31 registered (55.4%; 8/8 Canadian and 23/48 US; p = 0.006), including 42 learners overall. The virtual BC budget was $15,500 (USD), 54% of the anticipated in-person course. Pre- and post-tests were administered, revealing significant

SUBMITTER: Baird R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9455938 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature