A Near-Peer Educational Model for Online, Interactive Learning in Emergency Medicine.
West J Emerg Med
; 22(1): 130-135, 2020 Dec 21.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1061548
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
The COVID-19 pandemic led to a large disruption in the clinical education of medical students, particularly in-person clinical activities. To address the resulting challenges faced by students interested in emergency medicine (EM), we proposed and held a peer-led, online learning course for rising fourth-year medical students.METHODS:
A total of 61 medical students participated in an eight-lecture EM course. Students were evaluated through pre- and post-course assessments designed to ascertain perceived comfort with learning objectives and overall course feedback. Pre- and post-lecture assignments were also used to increase student learning.RESULTS:
Mean confidence improved in every learning objective after the course. Favored participation methods were three-person call-outs, polling, and using the "chat" function. Resident participation was valued for "real-life" examples and clinical pearls.CONCLUSION:
This interactive model for online EM education can be an effective format for dissemination when in-person education may not be available.
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Peer Group
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Models, Educational
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Education, Distance
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Education, Medical, Undergraduate
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Emergency Medicine
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COVID-19
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Leadership
Type of study:
Experimental Studies
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Prognostic study
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Qualitative research
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Randomized controlled trials
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
North America
Language:
English
Journal:
West J Emerg Med
Year:
2020
Document Type:
Article
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