Online Learning in Thoracic Surgical Training: Promising Results of Multi-Institutional Pilot Study

Antonoff, Mara B.; Verrier, Edward D.; Yang, Stephen C.; Lin, Jules; DeArmond, Daniel T.; Allen, Mark S.; Varghese, Thomas K.; Sengewald, Darcy; Vaporciyan, Ara A.

doi:10.1016/j.athoracsur.2014.04.062

Cited by 28 publications

(24 citation statements)

References 26 publications

(36 reference statements)

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…It can also be used to disseminate knowledge via shared textbooks, journal articles, and other less accessible materials [ 38 ]. Online curriculum modules and educational materials have been successful in supplementing and standardizing thoracic surgery in the U.S., and this model could potentially supplement education in LMICs [ 39 ]. This increased access to knowledge is invaluable in improving surigcal care and facilitating the education of more surgical healthcare providers worldwide.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Unifying a fragmented effort: a qualitative framework for improving international surgical teaching collaborations

Fallah

Bernstein

2017

Global Health

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

BackgroundAccess to adequate surgical care is limited globally, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). To address this issue, surgeons are becoming increasingly involved in international surgical teaching collaborations (ISTCs), which include educational partnerships between surgical teams in high-income countries and those in LMICs. The purpose of this study is to determine a framework for unifying, systematizing, and improving the quality of ISTCs so that they can better address the global surgical need.MethodsA convenience sample of 68 surgeons, anesthesiologists, physicians, residents, nurses, academics, and administrators from the U.S., Canada, and Norway was used for the study. Participants all had some involvement in ISTCs and came from multiple specialties and institutions. Qualitative methodology was used, and participants were interviewed using a pre-determined set of open-ended questions. Data was gathered over two months either in-person, over the phone, or on Skype. Data was evaluated using thematic content analysis.ResultsTo organize and systematize ISTCs, participants reported a need for a centralized/systematized process with designated leaders, a universal data bank of current efforts/progress, communication amongst involved parties, full-time administrative staff, dedicated funds, a scholarly approach, increased use of technology, and more research on needs and outcomes.ConclusionBy taking steps towards unifying and systematizing ISTCs, the quality of ISTCs can be improved. This could lead to an advancement in efforts to increase access to surgical care worldwide.Electronic supplementary materialThe online version of this article (10.1186/s12992-017-0296-7) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.

show abstract

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Unifying a fragmented effort: a qualitative framework for improving international surgical teaching collaborations

Fallah

Bernstein

2017

Global Health

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…To this end, the study showed that there is a need to enhance the level of knowledge among medical students regarding the surgical procedures of obesity. Antonoff et al (2014) discussed the issues related to the surgical education of cardiothoracic surgery. The following era of surgical education is still faced with a number of challenges, to this end; the study emphasized increasing the level of knowledge among medical students.…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

Benefits from 4th Year Surgical Course for Medical Students upon Reaching 6th Year Surgical Course at the Faculty of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University

Sembawa¹

2019

JEL

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

The aim of the study was to evaluate the benefits from 4th year surgical course for medical students upon reaching 6th year surgical course. A questionnaire survey was conducted and questions regarding student satisfaction with the 4th year course and the benefits gained from this course in the 6th year were evaluated. Students were questioned regarding their interest in surgery as a career. A total of 67 students were enrolled in the study and the information collected from them was analyzed. The results showed that only 35 students reported in agreement of offering 1 surgery course; whereas, only 32 students reported in agreement of 2 surgery courses. The results also showed that only 26 students were interested in surgery as a career. The study emphasized on spreading awareness among students regarding surgery, and suggested that courses must be introduced in the curriculum to help students in their future decision making.

show abstract

“…11 Expanding medical and technological innovation as well as regulatory requirements has increased the amount of knowledge residents are expected to master during their training. Owing to these and other converging factors, pass rates on the American Board of Thoracic Surgery examination remain suboptimal, 3 and the importance of improved teaching and learning efficiency is at its height.…”

Section: Active Learning In the Context Of Surgical Educationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Active Learning in Medical Education: Application to the Training of Surgeons

Luc

Antonoff

2016

Journal of Medical Education and Curricular Development

Self Cite

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Our article defines active learning in the context of surgical education and reviews the growing body of research on new approaches to teaching. We then discuss future perspectives and the challenges faced by the trainee and surgeon in applying active learning to surgical training. As modern surgical education faces numerous challenges, we hope our article will help surgical educators in the evaluation of curriculum development, methods of instruction, and assessment.

show abstract

Online Learning in Thoracic Surgical Training: Promising Results of Multi-Institutional Pilot Study

Cited by 28 publications

References 26 publications

Unifying a fragmented effort: a qualitative framework for improving international surgical teaching collaborations

Unifying a fragmented effort: a qualitative framework for improving international surgical teaching collaborations

Benefits from 4th Year Surgical Course for Medical Students upon Reaching 6th Year Surgical Course at the Faculty of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University

Active Learning in Medical Education: Application to the Training of Surgeons

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About