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Medical Student Education During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Initial Experiences Implementing a Virtual Interventional
Daniel M DePietro1, Sarah E Santucci2, Neil E Harrison1
1Department of Radiology, Division of Interventional Radiology, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, 3400 Spruce Street, 1 Silverstein, Radiology Department, Philadelphia, PA 19104.
Academic Radiology
|November 2, 2020
Summary
This study shows a successful virtual interventional radiology (IR) elective improved medical students' understanding of IR procedures and patient management. The virtual format offers a flexible model for IR education, even post-pandemic.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Interventional Radiology
- Virtual Learning
Background:
- COVID-19 pandemic necessitated remote learning in medical education.
- Academic institutions adopted virtual formats to maintain clinical training.
- Interventional Radiology (IR) education faced challenges due to reduced clinical presence.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the implementation of a virtual IR elective.
- To provide a framework for virtual IR medical student education.
- To evaluate student feedback and identify areas for improvement.
Main Methods:
- A 2-week virtual IR elective was developed using synchronous and asynchronous learning.
- The "flipped" classroom model incorporated daily conferences, case reviews, and lectures.
- Pre- and post-course surveys assessed student understanding and knowledge.
Main Results:
- Student understanding of IR procedures and consultation criteria significantly improved (p < 0.001).
- Recall of IR procedures increased post-course (p = 0.015).
- Virtual case reviews and lectures were highly valued, with recommendations for more workshops.
Conclusions:
- The virtual IR elective was successfully implemented, enhancing student knowledge.
- This model provides a scalable framework for IR medical student education.
- The virtual format can sustain and expand IR's presence in medical curricula.