ArticleJournal of medical education and curricular development
Online Infectious Diseases Subspecialty Supplementary Curriculum for Medical Students and Residents: Moving Beyond "You Get What You Get".
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objectivesStudents and residents rotating through infectious diseases (ID) electives are instructed primarily by participation in rounds and clinics, with teaching focused on diseases encountered. This "you get what you get" approach allows learners to apply knowledge directly to patient care, however, may miss topics encountered in standardized testing. This multisite study investigates the use of asynchronous web-based learning modules and its impact on student and resident knowledge.
methodsStudents and residents rotating through an ID elective were assigned to their standard elective (old) or asked to complete asynchronous web-based learning modules in addition to the standard curriculum (new). Learners submitted pre- and post-tests and scores were tabulated. In the following academic year, learners at the host site were provided the learning modules and a post-elective survey.
resultsNine learners (100%) completed the pre-test and 5 (55.6%) completed the post-test in the standard (old) curriculum group, while 15 (100%) completed the pre-test and post-test in the new curriculum group. The mean percentage change in accuracy was 9% and 5.3% in the old and new curricula, respectively. Most (94%) survey respondents recommended continued use of the curriculum and expansion to other subspecialty electives.
conclusionsSubspecialty electives have multiple purposes including assisting learners in exploring careers, providing a well-rounded medical experience, or preparing learners for content in standardized tests. Consistent curricula are not always provided with electives to supplement the clinical experience. Our web curriculum was well-received with perceived knowledge gain, though with very small pre-post-test groups a score improvement could not be determined. An asynchronous online curriculum for learners in ID was feasible and well-received among faculty, and learners felt their knowledge was enhanced. Content areas supplemented those encountered during the ID elective. While an improvement in post-test scores was not demonstrated, learners and faculty felt modules were beneficial.
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