A Survey of the Current Utilization of Asynchronous Education Among Emergency Medicine Residents in the United States

Mallin, Mike; Schlein, Sarah; Doctor, Shaneen; Stroud, Susan; Dawson, Matthew; Fix, Megan L.

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“…13 The survey was designed by consensus of the five authors who were informed by similar surveys in anesthesia and EM residents. 5,8,14 It was hosted on Fluid Surveys. The program director and a resident from postgraduate years one through four from the University of Saskatchewan RCSPC-EM residency program completed a pilot survey between September 27, 2013 and October 10, 2013.…”

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“…Initially, these resources were paid for by institutions (e.g., UpToDate) and individuals (e.g., the podcast EM:RAP); however, free OERs are growing in popularity. [6][7][8] Emergency medicine (EM) has become a leader in this area. [6][7][8] Understanding whether learners and their teachers differ in use and choice of free resources is an important next step to comprehending the impact of OERs on medical education.…”

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“…[6][7][8] Emergency medicine (EM) has become a leader in this area. [6][7][8] Understanding whether learners and their teachers differ in use and choice of free resources is an important next step to comprehending the impact of OERs on medical education. 9,10 Free OERs vary in content; some are highly referenced, registered with universities, incorporate peer-review processes, and offer continuing medical education credit, whereas others propagate inaccurate information.…”

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The use of free online educational resources by Canadian emergency medicine residents and program directors

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Thoma

Bednarczyk

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Introduction: Online educational resources (OERs) are increasingly available for emergency medicine (EM) education. This study describes and compares the use of free OERs by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) EM residents and program directors (PDs) and investigates the relationship between the use of OERs and peer-reviewed literature. Methods: A bilingual, online survey was distributed to RCPSC-EM residents and PDs using a modified Dillman method. The chi-square test and Fisher's exact test were used to compare the responses of residents and PDs. Results: The survey was completed by 214/350 (61%) residents and 11/14 (79%) PDs. Free OERs were used by residents most frequently for general EM education (99.5%), procedural skills training (96%), and learning to interpret diagnostic tests (92%). OER modalities used most frequently included wikis (95%), file-sharing websites (95%), e-textbooks (94%), and podcasts (91%). Residents used wikis, podcasts, vodcasts, and file-sharing websites significantly more frequently than PDs. Relative to PDs, residents found entertainment value to be more important for choosing OERs (p < 0.01). Some residents (23%) did not feel that literature references were important, whereas all PDs did. Both groups reported that OERs increased the amount of peer-reviewed literature (75% and 60%, respectively) that they read. Conclusions: EM residents make extensive use of OERs and differ from their PDs in the importance that they place on their entertainment value and incorporation of peer-reviewed references. OERs may increase the use of peer-reviewed literature in both groups. Given the prevalence of OER use for core educational goals among RCPSC-EM trainees, future efforts to facilitate critical appraisal and appropriate resource selection are warranted.

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The use of free online educational resources by Canadian emergency medicine residents and program directors

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“…Additionally the newer generations of physicians are becoming more tech-savvy and can use modalities previously unavailable for learning. These new modalities of blended learning include podcasts accessible 24 h per day, e books, Youtube videos, and direct "hands-on" instruction via Google Glass [48].…”

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“…In a survey of 401 US emergency medicine residents in 2012, podcasts (70.3 %) have bypassed textbooks (54.3 %) as the most beneficial modality. The majority (80 %) selected topics based on a recent clinical encounter [48]. Self-directed education is effective and must be considered when building an ultrasound curriculum [49].…”

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Ultrasound in medical education: listening to the echoes of the past to shape a vision for the future

Lane

Lahham

Joseph

et al. 2015

Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg

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learners prefer blended learning where material can be reviewed online and personalize the education on their own time frame. This material combined with hands-on experience and mentorship can be used to develop learners' aptitude in ultrasound. Conclusions As educators embrace this ultrasound technology and integrate it throughout the medical education journey, collaboration across specialties will synthesize a clear path forward when needs and resources are paired with vision and a strategic plan.

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Use of Social Media in Emergency Ultrasound Fellowship Programs

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Wang

Trueger

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AEM Education and Training

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Objective: Social media has been gaining traction among learners and educators for its ability to stimulate discussion, increase participation, and promote knowledge sharing. Despite the growing research around the benefits of social media in education, there is little evidence on how it is being incorporated into emergency ultrasound (EUS) fellowships. This study aims to determine the preference and use of social media by engaging with program directors across EUS programs in the United States to assess the current landscape of and attitudes toward social media use.Methods: This was a cross-sectional study. An online questionnaire was electronically sent to all EUS fellowship directors across the country. The survey consisted of questions regarding current practice patterns, policies, and perceptions regarding the use of social media in EUS fellowship programs.Results: Ninety-six ultrasound fellowship programs were identified for inclusion into this study. A total of 64 participants completed the survey, representing a 63% response rate. Thirty-eight percent (95% confidence interval [CI] = 26% -50%) of responding fellowship programs have an official social media outlet and 25% have a separate ultrasound handle for their EM residency program. Fifty-eight percent (95% CI = 46% -70%) of programs do not provide training to fellows and residents on the social media outlets used by their program. The top two social media outlets currently being used by programs are Twitter and YouTube to disseminate educational content and knowledge sharing. Twenty-eight percent (95% CI = 17% -39%) of programs create or post new ultrasound content at least once per month. Regarding barriers in the use of social media in EUS fellowships, 57% (95% CI = 45% -69%) of program directors sited lack of time as the primary reason for decreased usage and implementation. Eighty-four percent (95% CI = 75% -93%) of responders felt that social media has the potential to impact patient care. Conclusions:The results of this study indicate that there is perceived value in utilizing social media resources in EUS education; however, certain challenges need to be further evaluated.

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A Survey of the Current Utilization of Asynchronous Education Among Emergency Medicine Residents in the United States

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Cited by 217 publications

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The use of free online educational resources by Canadian emergency medicine residents and program directors

The use of free online educational resources by Canadian emergency medicine residents and program directors

Ultrasound in medical education: listening to the echoes of the past to shape a vision for the future

Use of Social Media in Emergency Ultrasound Fellowship Programs

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