The Role of Educational Podcast Use Among Otolaryngology Residents

Vanstrum, Erik; Badash, Ido; Wu, Franklin; Harrison, James; Sarode, Deepika; Chambers, Tamara; Johns, Michael M.

doi:10.1177/00034894211072996

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“…Reviewing the available data shows that podcasts play a role in undergraduate and graduate medical education [10][11][12]. Also, when used by learners from other specialties, podcasts shape their medical knowledge and alter their clinical practice [13]. It has also been shown that medical professionals prefer podcasts to other forms of media in education delivery, specifically, podcasts over video recordings, printed media, and in-person education [14,15].…”

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Pediatric Emergency Medicine Podcasts: Current Status

Hernández¹,

Ivan²,

Esperanza³

et al. 2022

Cureus

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Background: Podcasting has become a primary delivery model for medical content among various specialties. Although this model is still growing, it has become an essential tool for many learners, educators, and institutions. Because of this rapid growth, there is an unknown availability of podcasts for each specialty. Objectives: This paper aimed to evaluate the podcasts currently available in the subspecialty of pediatric emergency medicine (PEM). Methods: The investigators sought to evaluate the prevalence of PEM podcasts from the end-user's (medical students, residents, etc.) perspective. This was completed by performing a simple internet search using the term “podcasts in pediatric emergency medicine.” Using Google Search, the first 50 results were analyzed. Results: For PEM, there were only eight podcasts found, five of which were active. Conclusion: PEM podcasts in comparison to other specialties are currently underrepresented and lacking in this important resource. The authors call on PEM physicians, educators, and organizations to consider creating content in this educational space.

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Pediatric Emergency Medicine Podcasts: Current Status

Hernández¹,

Ivan²,

Esperanza³

et al. 2022

Cureus

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“…There has been a growing availability of online educational resources within the field of otolaryngology, such as recorded lectures, surgical videos, and podcasts 1–4 . However, these resources often lack the structure and breadth necessary to comprise a complete residency didactic curriculum.…”

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“…There has been a growing availability of online educational resources within the field of otolaryngology, such as recorded lectures, surgical videos, and podcasts. [1][2][3][4] However, these resources often lack the structure and breadth necessary to comprise a complete residency didactic curriculum. For didactic learning to be maximally effective, it should engage residents as adult learners and incorporate established principles of adult learning theory that emphasize learners as intrinsically motivated, self-directed, and problem-oriented, with prior experiences that shape their learning.…”

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Flipping the Otolaryngology Didactics Curriculum: Results of a Novel Resident Course Structure

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ObjectiveTo assess the impact of a novel flipped‐classroom (FC) otolaryngology resident didactic curriculum on resident learning.MethodsBased on the preferences elicited in a survey of preferred learning styles of residents, a hybrid web‐based and in‐person FC otolaryngology didactic curriculum was implemented over a 6‐month period in 2020–2021.Resident reactions to the new curriculum were assessed via a second survey. Kruskal Wallis tests were used to compare mean stanine scores on the Otolaryngology Training Examination (OTE) exam for topics taught in the new format with topics delivered in the old format.ResultsAfter instituting the curriculum reform, engagement in at least a moderate amount of the pre‐didactic work and synchronous case discussions was reported by 67% and 88% of the residents, respectively. After the curriculum change, residents in years PGY2 and above reported statistically significant increases in self‐reported ability to retain information from didactics, to feel prepared for the OTE, and to feel confident in fund of knowledge (p < 0.001, p = 0.004, and p = 0.004, respectively). Compared to the prior year, mean stanine increased on OTE scores for residents in years PGY2‐PGY5 to a statistically significant degree (5.45 vs. 4.41, p = 0.001) for the topics delivered in the new format compared to topics delivered in the traditional format (5.13 vs. 4.70, p = 0.07).ConclusionBy organizing a didactic curriculum through online modules that incorporate pre‐recorded lectures and external resources, residents reported and demonstrated improved knowledge retention.Level of EvidenceNA Laryngoscope, 133:2129–2134, 2023

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“… 12 17 Likewise, podcasts have facilitated increased understanding of educational content at the resident training level, such as electroencephalography among anesthesiology residents and clinical decision-making among otolaryngology residents. 18 19 20 Podcasts also serve the attending physician population, offering continuing medical education (CME) credit. 15 A survey of retina society members found that 41% of respondents reported listening to at least one podcast weekly, with 68.3% using podcasts during their commute to stay up-to-date on the latest research.…”

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OphthoPods: An Analysis of the Educational Content and Changes of Ophthalmology Podcasts

Greene,

Gold,

Tan

et al. 2023

Journal of Academic Ophthalmology

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Objective Podcasts are a novel modality for digitally disseminating ophthalmic knowledge, yet minimal information exists on their offerings. This study sought to describe the growth of ophthalmology podcasts, characterize their features, and analyze clinically pertinent content trends. Materials and Methods Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and Google Search were queried for English- language shows relating primarily to ophthalmology. Ninety-six podcasts and 3,594 episodes were analyzed. Results Of the 48 currently active shows, most cover general ophthalmology topics (n = 25, 52.1%) and are run by multiple hosts (n = 29, 60.4%) in both academics and private practice. The majority of podcasts released episodes monthly (n = 21, 21.9%) or less frequently than monthly (n = 36, 37.5%). Among all episodes, procedural topics (n = 951 episodes, 26.4%) and clinical education (n = 1385, 38.5%) were the most prevalent categories. Retina was the most represented subspecialty in podcast production, while oculoplastics and neuro-ophthalmology had the fewest podcasts. Episodes on disease pathophysiology (p = 0.04) and published research (p < 0.001) each declined over time. The proportion of episodes released from 2020 to 2022 that discussed digital technologies was 33.3% greater versus 2005 to 2019 (p = 0.005). Personal retrospective episodes doubled, career guidance and patient perspectives tripled, and wellness and social justice topics increased fivefold (all p < 0.001). Conclusion In summary, the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic coincided with a rise in ophthalmology podcasts and shifts in content. Podcasts have trended toward practical advice and technologies, reflecting their value in sharing modern, peer-to-peer pearls. Emphases on storytelling and social justice offer unique, clinically relevant perspectives compared with traditional modalities.

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The Role of Educational Podcast Use Among Otolaryngology Residents

Cited by 3 publications

References 21 publications

Pediatric Emergency Medicine Podcasts: Current Status

Pediatric Emergency Medicine Podcasts: Current Status

Flipping the Otolaryngology Didactics Curriculum: Results of a Novel Resident Course Structure

OphthoPods: An Analysis of the Educational Content and Changes of Ophthalmology Podcasts

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