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Michael R Papazian1,2, Michael Chow1, Donald Weed3
1Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, NYU Langone Health, New York, New York.
JAMA Otolaryngology-- Head & Neck Surgery
|August 24, 2023
Summary
The American Head and Neck Society (AHNS) Virtual Tumor Board effectively educated surgical oncology fellows, receiving positive reviews for teaching and discussion. This virtual format shows promise as a remote learning model for other medical organizations.
Area of Science:
- Surgical Oncology
- Medical Education
- Head and Neck Cancer Management
Background:
- Multidisciplinary tumor boards are valuable for patient care and learning.
- The educational utility of virtual tumor boards for head and neck surgical oncology fellows remains understudied.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the American Head and Neck Society (AHNS) Virtual Tumor Board's structure, content, and educational value.
- To assess trainee perceptions of the virtual tumor board's effectiveness.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of 42 AHNS Virtual Tumor Board sessions (April 2020-June 2022) including viewership data.
- An anonymous online survey distributed to 101 fellows in AHNS-accredited programs to gather feedback on engagement, strengths, and weaknesses.
Main Results:
- 42 sessions featured 116 cases presented by 75 faculty members, with a mean of 217 views per session.
- Live sessions averaged 60 viewers; 29 fellows (29% response rate) found the format excellent for teaching (69%) and discussion (73%).
- 76% of respondents believed practicing surgeons would benefit from these virtual sessions.
Conclusions:
- The AHNS Virtual Tumor Board is well-attended and positively perceived by head and neck surgical oncology trainees.
- The virtual tumor board model offers a viable remote learning strategy for other professional organizations.
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