Online case-based pediatric radiology learning in time-constrained residency.

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Radiology
• Digital Learning

Background:

• Pediatric radiology training faces limitations due to short rotations and traditional teaching methods.
• Limited case exposure and instructor-centered approaches hinder effective learning.

Purpose of the Study:

• To design and evaluate an online, case-based educational model for pediatric radiology.
• To standardize learning and enhance diagnostic competency among radiology residents.

Main Methods:

• Eighteen residents completed a five-month online, case-based course using a Telegram channel for interactive cases.
• Anonymized cases with structured diagnostic questions were facilitated by an instructor.
• Performance was assessed via pre- and post-course tests, with comparisons to a traditional course.

Main Results:

• High engagement observed with 2,557 participant-instructor interactions.
• Significant improvement in post-test scores compared to pre-test scores (P < 0.0001).
• The online format showed a statistically significant advantage in learning goal achievement (P = 0.048) and perceived knowledge gain (P = 0.008) over traditional methods.

Conclusions:

• Flexible, digital strategies are essential for sustainable postgraduate medical education.
• The online model complements traditional training and bridges subspecialty gaps, particularly in resource-limited settings.
• This case-based online approach represents a lasting evolution in global medical training, not just a pandemic substitute.