Calling All Curators: A Novel Approach to Individualized Interactive Instruction

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Emergency Medicine
• Digital Learning

Background:

• The Free Open Access Medical Education (FOAM) movement is increasingly influential among medical learners.
• Medical educators need to engage with FOAM to guide residents who regularly use these resources.
• The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) allows 20% of emergency medicine (EM) resident didactics for Individualized Interactive Instruction (III) credits outside of conferences.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe "Asynchrony," a digital course designed for EM residents.
• To present "Asynchrony" as a method for incorporating FOAM into III requirements.
• To outline the structure and function of the "Asynchrony" digital course.

Main Methods:

• Developed a digital course, "Asynchrony," for EM residents.
• Curated FOAM and online learning tools into topic-specific educational modules.
• Integrated module assignments, discussion boards, and quizzes for III credit tracking via a learning management system.

Main Results:

• "Asynchrony" provides a structured approach for EM residents to engage with FOAM.
• The course facilitates earning ACGME-approved III didactic credits.
• Faculty curation and online tracking ensure adherence to educational standards.

Conclusions:

• "Asynchrony" offers a viable digital solution for EM residency education.
• This approach effectively integrates FOAM into formal didactic curricula.
• The "Asynchrony" model supports flexible and trackable resident learning.