Journal article
Virtual Advanced Electives in Urology: A Survey of Student Perceptions
Journal of surgical education, Vol.78(5), pp.1556-1562
09/2021
DOI: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2021.01.001
PMID: 33454283
Abstract
To gather medical student perceptions and learner preferences regarding virtual advanced electives.
An 8-question survey regarding perceived usefulness and preferred structure of virtual advanced electives as well as miscellaneous suggestions and concerns.
University of Iowa in Iowa City, IA, a tertiary care center, as well as social media.
Eighty-four self-identified academic staff and medical students taking part in the upcoming 2021 residency match, of which 74 of 84 (88%) identified as applicants for the 2021 residency application cycle.
Preferred structure of electives is 2 weeks or less, lasting 5 hours or less per day. Desired structural components in over 30% of responses included networking with a program, didactics, departmental conferences, and operating room interaction. Primary objectives in over 30% of responses included sharing program information, networking, getting to know the residents, and assessing fit.
Virtual advanced electives may provide a viable replacement for away rotations. If pursued, student perceptions and preferences of virtual advanced electives should guide the creation of these educational offerings.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Virtual Advanced Electives in Urology: A Survey of Student Perceptions
- Creators
- Austin G Kazarian - University of IowaHolly K Conger - Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of MedicineChad R Tracy - University of Iowa
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Journal of surgical education, Vol.78(5), pp.1556-1562
- Publisher
- Elsevier Inc
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.jsurg.2021.01.001
- PMID
- 33454283
- ISSN
- 1931-7204
- eISSN
- 1878-7452
- Grant note
- DOI: 10.13039/100008893, name: University of Iowa
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 09/2021
- Academic Unit
- Radiology; Surgery; Urology
- Record Identifier
- 9984318725102771
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