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  • Medical Education
  • Toxicology
  • Emergency Medicine

Background:

  • Bite injuries and envenomation are core emergency medicine topics, but physician exposure and confidence vary geographically.
  • Discrepancies in experience necessitate supplemental, experiential learning methods to bridge knowledge gaps.
  • Gamified resources offer pattern recognition and problem-solving opportunities analogous to clinical practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a gamified small group activity in enhancing resident knowledge of bite and envenomation injuries.
  • To assess learner engagement and attitudes towards gamified educational methods in toxicology.

Main Methods:

  • A gamified small group activity was designed where residents identified and matched animal/insect culprits to clinical scenarios.
  • Knowledge was assessed using pre- and post-activity electronic multiple-choice quizzes.
  • Learner attitudes and satisfaction were evaluated through anonymous post-activity surveys.

Main Results:

  • A statistically significant improvement in MCQ scores was observed, increasing from 67.14% pre-activity to 87.14% post-activity.
  • The most substantial score increase was noted in the post-graduate year 1 resident class.
  • 100% of participants expressed a desire for future gamified learning activities.

Conclusions:

  • Gamified small group activities are an effective method for supplementing medical education on bite and envenomation injuries.
  • This approach enhances learning for both common and rare clinical presentations not frequently encountered.
  • Gamification fosters enthusiasm and engagement, improving knowledge retention in medical trainees.