E-learning as Part of Residency Education

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Digital Learning Technologies
• Adult Learning Principles

Background:

• Physician residency programs increasingly adopt e-learning.
• Enhancing the effectiveness of online medical education is critical.
• Existing e-learning strategies require optimization for adult learners.

Approach:

• A comprehensive literature review was conducted.
• Qualitative analysis of residency program course evaluations was performed.
• Key factors influencing e-learning success were identified.

Key Points:

• Three core factors emerged: pedagogical, technological, and organizational.
• A holistic approach integrating learning and technology in context is vital.
• Effective e-learning requires consideration of the adult learning environment.

Conclusions:

• Findings offer practical guidance for designing and implementing e-learning in medical residency.
• The study emphasizes a balanced approach to digital education for physicians.
• Recommendations support sustained e-learning integration post-pandemic.