Is Virtual Learning Here to Stay? A Multispecialty Survey of Residents, Fellows, and Faculty

Aron Z Evans; Mehul Adhaduk; Ahmad R Jabri; Mahi L Ashwath

doi:10.1016/j.cpcardiol.2023.101641

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Is Virtual Learning Here to Stay? A Multispecialty Survey of Residents, Fellows, and Faculty

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Is Virtual Learning Here to Stay? A Multispecialty Survey of Residents, Fellows, and Faculty

Aron Z Evans, Mehul Adhaduk, Ahmad R Jabri and Mahi L Ashwath

Current problems in cardiology, Vol.48(6), 101641

06/2023

DOI: 10.1016/j.cpcardiol.2023.101641

PMCID: PMC9911980

PMID: 36773945

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Abstract

The transition to virtual learning during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic marks a paradigm shift in graduate medical education (GME). From June to September 2021, we conducted a dual-center, multispecialty survey of residents, fellows, and faculty members to determine overall perceptions about virtual learning and assess its benefits, drawbacks, and future role in GME. We discovered a mainly positive view of virtual education among trainees (138/207, 0.67, 95% CI 0.59-0.73) and faculty (180/278, 0.65, 0.59-0.70). Large group sessions, such as didactic lectures, grand rounds, and national conferences, were ranked best-suited for the virtual environment, whereas small groups and procedural training were the lowest ranked. Major benefits and drawbacks to virtual learning were identified. A hybrid approach, combining in-person and virtual sessions, was the preferred format among trainees (167/207, 0.81, 0.75-0.86) and faculty (229/278, 0.82, 0.77-0.87). Virtual learning offers a valuable educational experience that should be retained in post-pandemic GME curriculums.

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Title: Subtitle: Is Virtual Learning Here to Stay? A Multispecialty Survey of Residents, Fellows, and Faculty
Creators: Aron Z Evans - Department of Internal Medicine, Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
Mehul Adhaduk - University of Iowa
Ahmad R Jabri - University of Iowa
Mahi L Ashwath - Case Western Reserve University
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: Current problems in cardiology, Vol.48(6), 101641
DOI: 10.1016/j.cpcardiol.2023.101641
PMID: 36773945
PMCID: PMC9911980
ISSN: 0146-2806
eISSN: 1535-6280
Language: English
Electronic publication date: 02/09/2023
Date published: 06/2023
Academic Unit: Radiology; Cardiovascular Medicine; General Internal Medicine; Internal Medicine
Record Identifier: 9984366155102771

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