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Glenn K Wakam1, Itai Palmon1, Alexandra A Kulick1
1Department of Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Journal of Surgical Education
|March 1, 2022
Summary
Microlearning surgical videos offer an accessible, engaging alternative to traditional formats. This study shows short videos on YouTube and Twitter effectively reached trainees and faculty globally, enhancing surgical education.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Surgical Training
- Digital Health
Background:
- Traditional surgical video resources are often lengthy, variable in quality, and inaccessible.
- Trainees require effective, engaging methods for surgical case preparation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and evaluate a series of microlearning surgical videos.
- To address shortcomings of existing surgical video resources.
- To foster dynamic engagement between surgical learners and experts.
Main Methods:
- Created a library of short (<3 min) microlearning videos on abdominal transplantation.
- Utilized YouTube for video hosting and Twitter for dissemination and engagement.
- Employed a multi-institutional approach from July 2020 to January 2021.
Main Results:
- Published 24 videos averaging 124 seconds, achieving 4393 views and 127 hours watched.
- Gained 611 followers across 37 countries and 37 US states, with 312,400 impressions.
- Engaged faculty (27%), residents (21%), fellows (8%), and medical students (11%) via Twitter interactions.
Conclusions:
- Microlearning videos effectively engage a diverse global audience in surgical education.
- This approach can augment traditional surgical training methods.
- Continued development and collaboration can expand the reach and impact of microlearning surgical videos.
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