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Formative Feedback with In-Class Question Bank Utilization Improves Resident Satisfaction with General Surgery
Jacob B Hammond1, William W Sheaffer1, Chad M Teven1
1Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, AZ, USA.
Advances in Medical Education and Practice
|September 23, 2021
Summary
Mobile device quizzes enhanced surgical residents' basic science education. This formative feedback improved learning satisfaction and identified knowledge gaps, motivating further study.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Surgical Training
- Health Professions Education
Background:
- Formative feedback is crucial for educational improvement.
- Mobile devices were integrated into basic science didactics to enhance learning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the impact of mobile device-based formative feedback on general surgery residents' basic science education.
- To evaluate resident satisfaction and learning outcomes associated with new didactic methods.
Main Methods:
- Implemented a new lecture format including a commercial question bank and in-class mobile device quizzes.
- Conducted group discussions on quiz topics and administered an anonymous survey to residents.
Main Results:
- 71% of residents responded, with 100% finding the new format valuable.
- 84% preferred mobile quizzes over paper; 84% felt motivated to study before lectures.
- 58% identified knowledge gaps, and senior residents found quiz preparation beneficial for their learning.
Conclusions:
- Integrating a commercial question bank into didactics provides valuable formative feedback for general surgery residents.
- This approach encourages self-directed learning and enhances satisfaction with basic science curriculum.
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