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IDPodcasts: An Online Resource for Infectious Diseases Learning.

Ju Hee Katzman¹, Richard L Oehler¹

¹Division of Infectious Diseases and International Medicine, USF Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, Florida, USA.

Open Forum Infectious Diseases

|July 31, 2023

Summary

The University of South Florida offers free infectious diseases lectures through IDPodcasts, accessible via website, YouTube, podcasts, and a new app. This resource supports medical education for learners and educators at all levels.

Keywords:

infectious diseases mobile learning online podcasts smartphone

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Medical Education
Infectious Diseases

Background:

Medical learners and educators require accessible, comprehensive resources for infectious diseases (ID) education.
Existing educational platforms may have limitations in content breadth or accessibility.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide a freely accessible, extensive collection of infectious diseases lectures.
To enhance the accessibility and user experience of educational content through multiple platforms.

Main Methods:

Content is disseminated through a flagship website, YouTube channel, podcast series, and a dedicated iOS application.
The iOS application has undergone updates to improve user interface and navigation.

Main Results:

Hundreds of comprehensive infectious diseases lectures are available.
The updated app offers improved in-app navigation, content accessibility, and user-friendliness.

Conclusions:

IDPodcasts provides a valuable, free educational resource for infectious diseases.
The multi-platform approach and app enhancements increase accessibility for medical professionals and students.