Homeschooling Surgery Students: Washington State University's Longitudinal Integrated Clerkship Transitioned to a Hybrid-Virtual Platform Triggered by the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Am Surg
; 88(11): 2633-2636, 2022 Nov.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2079175
ABSTRACT
When COVID-19 curtailed elective surgeries, our college transitioned to a virtual platform. "Benched" surgeons statewide engaged students online. Third-year students who had completed 2/3 of a longitudinal integrated clerkship (LIC) studied online modules on topics germane to surgery for 1 week. Core entrustable professional activities (EPAs) for entering residency were the backbone of lessons/assignments/assessments. Surgeons coached students around EPAs. Fifty-eight students in consistent small groups, spent 2 hours/day for 4 days with the same pair of surgeon coaches. Off-line, students created a unique hypothetical case/day, practiced and peer-reviewed EPAs. Online, coaches posed scenarios to drill EPAs. Pre/during/post assessments demonstrated progressive proficiency. High level of engagement resulted in 100% attendance and ease of recruitment/retention of faculty. Although variability in students' clinical settings was high, a virtual week had aided in leveling the learning environment. Prior experience with 2/3 of their total surgery exposure in the LIC allowed for a smooth transition to virtual.
Keywords
Full text:
Available
Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Students, Medical
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Clinical Clerkship
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Experimental Studies
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Prognostic study
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Randomized controlled trials
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
North America
Language:
English
Journal:
Am Surg
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
00031348221101518
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