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ArticlePediatric surgery international2022

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

Robert Baird, Pramod Puligandla, Steven Lopushinsky, Christopher Blackmore, Sanjay Krishnaswami, Benedict Nwomeh, Cynthia Downard, Todd Ponsky, Muhammad O Ghani, Harold N Lovvorn

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Robert BairdDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, BC Children's Hospital University of British Colombia, Ambulatory Care Bldg, K0-134, 4480 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3V4, Canada. robert.baird@cw.bc.ca.
Pramod PuligandlaDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, Montreal Children's Hospital, McGill University, Montreal, CA, Canada.
Steven LopushinskySection of Pediatric Surgery, Alberta Children's Hospital, University of Calgary, Calgary, CA, Canada.
Christopher BlackmoreDivision of Pediatric General and Thoracic Surgery, IWK Health Centre, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada.
Sanjay KrishnaswamiDivision of Pediatric Surgery, Doernbecher Children's Hospital, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR, USA.
Benedict NwomehDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA.
Cynthia DownardDivision of Pediatric Surgery, Hiram C Polk, Jr, MD Department of Surgery, University of Louisville, Norton Children's Hospital, Louisville, KY, USA.
Todd PonskyDivision of Pediatric Surgery, Cincinnati Children's Hospital, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USA.
Muhammad O GhaniDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, Monroe Carell, Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt, Nashville, TN, USA.
Harold N LovvornDepartment of Pediatric Surgery, Monroe Carell, Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt, Nashville, TN, USA.

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Abstract

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

methodsA 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.

resultsOf 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 knowledge improvement (48.6% [286/589] vs 66.9% [89/133] p < 0.0002). Learner surveys (n = 14) suggested the virtual BC facilitated fellowship transition (85%) and strengthened peer-group camaraderie (69%), but in-person events were still favored (77%). Program Directors (PD) were surveyed, and respondents (n = 22) also favored in-person events (61%). PDs not registering their learners (n = 7) perceived insufficient value-added and concern for excessive participants.

conclusionsThe virtual bootcamp format reduced overall expenses, interfered less with schedules, achieved more inclusive reach, and facilitated content archiving. Despite these advantages, learners and program directors still favored in-person education. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: III.

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COVID-19Internship and ResidencyCanadaChildClinical CompetenceCurriculumHumansProgram EvaluationBoot campCOVID-19Pediatric surgeryVirtual curriculum

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PMID35809106
PMCPMC9455938

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