Abstract
IntroductionThe COVID-19 pandemic led to a large disruption in the clinical education of medical students, particularly in-person clinical activities. To address the resulting challenges faced by students interested in emergency medicine (EM), we proposed and held a peer-led, online learning course for rising fourth-year medical students.MethodsA total of 61 medical students participated in an eight-lecture EM course. Students were evaluated through pre- and post-course assessments designed to ascertain perceived comfort with learning objectives and overall course feedback. Pre- and post-lecture assignments were also used to increase student learning.ResultsMean confidence improved in every learning objective after the course. Favored participation methods were three-person call-outs, polling, and using the “chat” function. Resident participation was valued for “real-life” examples and clinical pearls.ConclusionThis interactive model for online EM education can be an effective format for dissemination when in-person education may not be available.
Highlights
The COVID-19 pandemic led to a large disruption in the clinical education of medical students, in-person clinical activities
To address the resulting challenges faced by students interested in emergency medicine (EM), we proposed and held a peer-led, online learning course for rising fourth-year medical students
Resident participation was valued for “real-life” examples and clinical pearls. This interactive model for online EM education can be an effective format for dissemination when in-person education may not be available. [West J Emerg Med. 2021;22(1)130-135.]
Summary
The COVID-19 pandemic led to a large disruption in the clinical education of medical students, in-person clinical activities.
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