biostudies-literatureUnknown23(1)Olvet DMTeaching and Learning Enhancements with New TechnologyMiriam and David Academy of Clinical and Educational Scholars<h4>Background</h4>Medical students are expected to be competent in interpreting electrocardiograms (ECGs) by the time they graduate, but many are unable to master this skill. Studies suggest that e-modules are an effective way to teach ECG interpretation, however they are typically evaluated for use during clinical clerkships. We sought to determine if an e-module could replace a didactic lecture to teach ECG interpretation during a preclinical cardiology course.<h4>Methods</h4>We developed an asynchronous, interactive e-module that consisted of narrated videos, pop-up questions and quizzes with feedback. Participants were first year medical students who were either taught ECG interpretation during a 2-hour didactic lecture (control group) or were given unlimited access to the e-module (eBMC medical education360https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC10201768biostudies-literatureComparing the effectiveness of asynchronous e-modules and didactic lectures to teach electrocardiogram interpretation to first year US medical students.PMC10201768Sadigh KOlvet DMfalseComparing the effectiveness of asynchronous e-modules and didactic lectures to teach electrocardiogram interpretation to first year US medical students.<h4>Background</h4>Medical students are expected to be competent in interpreting electrocardiograms (ECGs) by the time they graduate, but many are unable to master this skill. Studies suggest that e-modules are an effective way to teach ECG interpretation, however they are typically evaluated for use during clinical clerkships. We sought to determine if an e-module could replace a didactic lecture to teach ECG interpretation during a preclinical cardiology course.<h4>Methods</h4>We developed an asynchronous, interactive e-module that consisted of narrated videos, pop-up questions and quizzes with feedback. Participants were first year medical students who were either taught ECG interpretation during a 2-hour didactic lecture (control group) or were given unlimited access to the e-module (e2023-01-01T00:00:00Z2023 May2025-04-04T10:27:43.528Z2025-04-04T10:27:43.528ZS-EPMC102017683721789310.1186/s12909-023-04338-6