Results of a Multi-Disciplinary and Multi-Institutional Pilot Creating High-Yield Physics Educational Content...

Area of Science:

• Medical Physics Education
• Radiation Oncology Training

Background:

• Medical physics education quality varies significantly across radiation oncology residency programs.
• Standardized, high-quality educational resources are crucial for effective training.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop and evaluate a pilot series of free, high-yield physics educational videos for radiation oncology residents.
• To cover key topics from the American Society for Radiation Oncology core curriculum.

Main Methods:

• Iterative scripting and storyboarding by radiation oncologists and medical physicists.
• Recruitment of current and recent radiation oncology residents via social media and email.
• Sequential release of 9-11 minute videos with validated pre- and post-video surveys.

Main Results:

• 169 enrollees exceeded the target, with 85 completing the pilot (78% completion rate).
• Participants reported improved understanding and confidence (median score 4/5).
• Graphic animations enhanced comprehension; 93% desired more resources, 100% recommended the videos.

Conclusions:

• The pilot series successfully created effective educational videos for teaching radiation oncology physics concepts.
• The videos demonstrated a positive impact on resident learning and confidence.