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Qualitative assessment of a virtual cardiovascular medical education program in Haiti: local physicians in-training

Marwa Ilali1, Virginie Clavel2, Veronika Panagiotou3

  • 1Department of Family medicine, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

BMC Medical Education
|June 29, 2026
PubMed

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The International Cardiology Curriculum Accessible by Remote Distance Learning (ICARDs) program effectively meets participants' needs for cardiovascular education in Haiti. Addressing content concerns and infrastructure limitations will further enhance this vital remote learning initiative.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Cardiology
  • Global Health

Background:

  • Haiti experiences significant healthcare and medical education access challenges, compounded by a high burden of cardiovascular disease.
  • A well-trained cardiovascular workforce is crucial for addressing this disease burden.
  • The International Cardiology Curriculum Accessible by Remote Distance Learning (ICARDs) program was established in 2019 to provide virtual cardiovascular education.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the perceptions and experiences of Haitian internal medicine residents and physicians in the ICARDs program.
  • To identify participant expectations, facilitators, barriers, and recommendations for program improvement.
  • To assess the impact of remote cardiovascular education on medical practice in Haiti.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative research approach using three focus groups across different Haitian hospitals.
  • Application of the Unified Theoretical Framework of Learning Theories.
  • Deductive content analysis to identify themes, barriers, and facilitators.

Main Results:

  • Participants reported high expectations and positive experiences with the ICARDs program.
  • The program was recognized for its positive impact on patient care and skill development.
  • Concerns were noted regarding course content and program irregularities.

Conclusions:

  • The ICARDs program successfully meets participant expectations for cardiovascular education and builds a supportive community.
  • Addressing content concerns and infrastructure limitations is key to enhancing program effectiveness.
  • Findings offer insights for tailoring the ICARDs program to better meet participant needs in resource-limited settings.
Abstract

Keywords:
ExperiencesICARDsInternal medicine residentsPerceptionsPhysiciansQualitative study

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