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A Novel Mentoring Method Using Podcasting in Otolaryngology
1Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado, USA.
Podcasts offer effective career guidance for medical students and otolaryngology residents, filling crucial mentorship gaps. This mentorship-based podcast demonstrated significant engagement and fostered valuable professional connections.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Otolaryngology
- Digital Health
Background:
- Medical students and residents often face challenges in accessing specialized career guidance.
- A lack of local mentors can hinder professional development in otolaryngology.
- Podcasting presents an innovative medium for disseminating information and mentorship.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the utility of podcasts for career guidance in otolaryngology.
- To assess the success metrics of a mentorship-focused otolaryngology podcast.
- To evaluate the podcast's impact on medical student and resident engagement.
Main Methods:
- An otolaryngology podcast was developed and launched in 2019.
- Episodes featured themed interviews with invited guests.
- Impact was measured through surveys, student outreach, and episode analytics.
Main Results:
- 40 episodes released since June 2019, achieving over 23,000 listens.
- High engagement with an average of 568 plays per episode, primarily in the US.
- Positive feedback and the establishment of mentorship and networking relationships within the otolaryngology community.
Conclusions:
- Podcasting serves as a viable tool for otolaryngology career guidance.
- The podcast successfully increased awareness and interest in the specialty.
- It effectively provided simulated mentorship, addressing a need for accessible guidance.
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