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Anesthesiology Residency Training and the Anesthesia Toolbox: Five Years of Experience With a Collaboratively
Glenn E Woodworth1, Zachary B Hoskins2, Thomas T Hoang2
1From the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon.
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|May 14, 2021
Summary
The Anesthesia Toolbox (AT) offers high-quality, peer-reviewed online educational resources for anesthesiology trainees. Its usage significantly increased in 2020, showing its value for medical education.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Anesthesiology
- Digital Health
Background:
- The internet provides professional self-education resources for medical students and residents.
- However, search engine content quality is often insufficient for professional education.
- Peer-reviewed online resources are needed for anesthesiology trainees and faculty.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the development and adoption of the Anesthesia Toolbox (AT).
- To highlight AT's role in providing peer-reviewed educational content for anesthesiology.
Main Methods:
- The Anesthesia Toolbox (AT) was developed as an online platform for peer-reviewed educational resources.
- Content development includes curricula, educational items, and quiz questions.
- Subscription data from US anesthesiology residency programs was tracked.
Main Results:
- Since 2014, AT has developed 24 curricula, 822 content items, and 3238 quiz questions.
- As of March 2020, 64 US anesthesiology residency programs subscribed to AT (41% of total).
- Post-pandemic onset (March 2020), AT added 25 programs (28% increase) and 1156 users (26% increase).
Conclusions:
- The Anesthesia Toolbox provides valuable, peer-reviewed online educational content for anesthesiology.
- AT experienced significant growth in subscriptions and users, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- AT is a crucial resource for anesthesiology professional self-education and training.
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