Self-directed Learning in Otolaryngology Residents’ Preparation for Surgical Cases

Abstract

Otolaryngology residents do not consistently rate their case preparation as effective or efficient. While there appears to be progress in self-directed learning throughout residency, room for improvement remains, with potential avenues for such improvement explored here.

Integrative resident education curriculum to adapt to the modern otolaryngology trainee

“…Residents report that the amount of time is a primary limitation, and convenience the predominant factor, influencing resource selection. 18 Our survey similarly revealed the variety of resources utilized by residents (Table II). To facilitate the learning process, weekly readings are carefully screened to serve as the best possible resources.…”

“…This can pose a challenge, as residents typically use a variety of sources for preparation for their clinical duties and exams. Residents report that the amount of time is a primary limitation, and convenience the predominant factor, influencing resource selection . Our survey similarly revealed the variety of resources utilized by residents (Table ).…”

“An open-access, comprehensive otolaryngology—head and neck surgery video atlas for resident education”

“…A small pilot study by Poon et al [2] showed the value of otologic surgical videos posted to the YouTube platform for resident education with positive feedback from residents [2]. YouTube is widely available and one study found that as many as 64% of medical students and surgical residents use it in preparation for surgery [3] and another study showed 46% of otolaryngology residents reported using online videos [4].…”

Mobile app technology is associated with improved otolaryngology resident in‐service performance

“…Hard-copy textbooks have historically been the gold standard; however, electronic media continues to grow with the newer generation of medical professionals. [3][4][5] Smartphone, tablet, and web-based presentation of question banks, readings, and clinical vignettes have been shown to be helpful in delivering educational content to trainees. [6][7][8][9] For example, Hsueh et al recently published improvement in otolaryngology OTE performance for junior residents when using a mobile app platform that allowed primary literature resource sharing and associated multiple-choice questions.…”

“…There are several learning techniques and media by which residents learn. Hard‐copy textbooks have historically been the gold standard; however, electronic media continues to grow with the newer generation of medical professionals . Smartphone, tablet, and web‐based presentation of question banks, readings, and clinical vignettes have been shown to be helpful in delivering educational content to trainees .…”