Moving Beyond Hemangioma: Interactive, Multidisciplinary, Case-Based Teaching in Vascular Anomalies for Pediatric...

Area of Science:

• Pediatric medicine
• Medical education
• Vascular biology

Background:

• Vascular anomalies are complex disorders requiring specialized care, yet educational resources for pediatric providers are lacking.
• The rarity and diversity of these conditions pose diagnostic and management challenges.
• A need for standardized teaching tools for pediatric trainees was identified.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop and evaluate an educational workshop for pediatric trainees on vascular anomalies.
• To provide a customizable framework for recognizing, evaluating, and referring patients with these conditions.

Main Methods:

• A 2-hour workshop was designed using the Process-Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning (POGIL) framework.
• The workshop included didactic sessions, collaborative case-based discussions, and customizable assessment tools.
• Pediatric residents participated in pre- and posttest content assessments and provided session evaluations.

Main Results:

• Thirty-four pediatric learners participated, providing highly positive session evaluations (4.6-4.8/5).
• No statistically significant changes in correct response rates were observed in pre- and posttest content assessments.
• Learners reported plans to apply the clinical content in practice and valued the interactive format and overview.

Conclusions:

• Vascular anomalies are complex, lifelong conditions necessitating multispecialty collaboration.
• This customizable educational resource provides a framework for pediatric trainees to improve care for patients with vascular anomalies.