Procedural training models among emergency medicine residency programs

ABSTRACT Background Twitter is increasingly recognized as an instructional tool by the emergency medicine (EM) community. In 2012, the Council of Residency Directors in Emergency Medicine (CORD) recommended that EM residency programs' Twitter accounts be managed solely by faculty. To date, little has been published regarding the patterns of Twitter use by EM residency programs. Objective We analyzed current patterns in Twitter use among EM residency programs with accounts and assessed conformance with CORD recommendations. Methods In this mixed methods study, a 6-question, anonymous survey was distributed via e-mail using SurveyMonkey. In addition, a Twitter-based search was conducted, and the public profiles of EM residency programs' Twitter accounts were analyzed. We calculated descriptive statistics and performed a qualitative analysis on the data. Results Of 168 Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education–accredited EM programs, 88 programs (52%) responded. Of those programs, 58% (51 of 88) reported having a program-level Twitter account. Residents served as content managers for those accounts in the majority of survey respondents (61%, 28 of 46). Most programs did not publicly disclose the identity or position of their Twitter content manager. We found a wide variety of applications for Twitter, with EM programs most frequently using Twitter for educational and promotional purposes. There is significant variability in the numbers of followers for EM programs' Twitter accounts. Conclusions Applications and usage among EM residency programs are varied, and are frequently not consistent with current CORD recommendations.

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34 Barriers to Utilizing Social Media Platforms in Emergency Medicine Residency Programs

Annals of Emergency Medicine ◽

10.1016/j.annemergmed.2018.08.039 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 72 (4) ◽

pp. S16-S17

Author(s):

J. Khadpe ◽

M. Singh ◽

Z. Repanshek ◽

E. Brumfield ◽

F. Guirgis ◽

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Keyword(s):

Emergency Medicine ◽

Social Media ◽

Residency Programs ◽

Social Media Platforms

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Introduction of hi-fidelity simulation techniques as an ideal teaching tool for upcoming emergency medicine and trauma residency programs in India

Journal of Emergencies Trauma and Shock ◽

10.4103/0974-2700.41787 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 15 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Brad Peckler ◽

Dawn Schoken ◽

Amit Gupta

Keyword(s):

Emergency Medicine ◽

Teaching Tool ◽

Residency Programs ◽

Simulation Techniques

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Wellness Interventions in Emergency Medicine Residency Programs: Review of the Literature Since 2017

Western Journal of Emergency Medicine ◽

10.5811/westjem.2020.11.48884 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 22 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Arlene Chung ◽

Sarah Mott ◽

Katie Rebillot ◽

Simiao Li-Sauerwine ◽

Sneha Shah ◽

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Keyword(s):

Emergency Medicine ◽

Review Of The Literature ◽

Residency Programs

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Computer Education in Emergency Medicine Residency Programs

Medical Education Online ◽

10.3402/meo.v1i.4287 ◽

1996 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 4287

Author(s):

Joilo C. Barbosa ◽

Paula Willoughby ◽

Robert G. Mrtek ◽

Craig A. Rosenberg

Keyword(s):

Emergency Medicine ◽

Computer Education ◽

Residency Programs

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Simulation in Canadian postgraduate emergency medicine training – a national survey

CJEM ◽

10.1017/cem.2017.24 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 20 (1) ◽

pp. 132-141 ◽

Cited By ~ 12

Author(s):

Evan Russell ◽

Andrew Koch Hall ◽

Carly Hagel ◽

Andrew Petrosoniak ◽

Jeffrey Damon Dagnone ◽

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Keyword(s):

Emergency Medicine ◽

National Survey ◽

Simulation Training ◽

Survey Question ◽

Resident Participation ◽

Residency Programs ◽

Training Strategy ◽

Content Assessment ◽

Simulation Based ◽

National Organizations

AbstractObjectivesSimulation-based education (SBE) is an important training strategy in emergency medicine (EM) postgraduate programs. This study sought to characterize the use of simulation in FRCPC-EM residency programs across Canada.MethodsA national survey was administered to residents and knowledgeable program representatives (PRs) at all Canadian FRCPC-EM programs. Survey question themes included simulation program characteristics, the frequency of resident participation, the location and administration of SBE, institutional barriers, interprofessional involvement, content, assessment strategies, and attitudes about SBE.ResultsResident and PR response rates were 63% (203/321) and 100% (16/16), respectively. Residents reported a median of 20 (range 0–150) hours of annual simulation training, with 52% of residents indicating that the time dedicated to simulation training met their needs. PRs reported the frequency of SBE sessions ranging from weekly to every 6 months, with 15 (94%) programs having an established simulation curriculum. Two (13%) of the programs used simulation for resident assessment, although 15 (94%) of PRs indicated that they would be comfortable with simulation-based assessment. The most common PR-identified barriers to administering simulation were a lack of protected faculty time (75%) and a lack of faculty experience with simulation (56%). Interprofessional involvement in simulation was strongly valued by both residents and PRs.ConclusionsSBE is frequently used by Canadian FRCPC-EM residency programs. However, there exists considerable variability in the structure, frequency, and timing of simulation-based activities. As programs transition to competency-based medical education, national organizations and collaborations should consider the variability in how SBE is administered.

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The Utilization of Quality Assurance Methods in Emergency Medical Services

Prehospital and Disaster Medicine ◽

10.1017/s1049023x0004019x ◽

1993 ◽

Vol 8 (2) ◽

pp. 127-132 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Eric A. Davis ◽

Anthony J. Billitier

Keyword(s):

Emergency Medicine ◽

Quality Assurance ◽

Emergency Medical Services ◽

Medical Director ◽

Medical Services ◽

Residency Programs ◽

Medical Control ◽

Emergency Medical ◽

Emergency Medicine Physician ◽

Medicine Physician

AbstractObjective:The concept of the necessity of a good quality assurance (QA) plan for emergency medical services (EMS) is well-accepted; guidelines as how best to achieve this and how current systems operate have not been defined. The purpose of this study was to survey EMS systems to discover current methods used to perform medical control and QA and to examine whether the existence of an emergency medicine residency affected these components.Methods:A survey was mailed in 1989 to the major teaching hospitals associated with all of the emergency medicine residency programs (n = 79) and all other hospitals with greater than 350 beds within the 50 largest United States metropolitan areas (n = 172). If no response was received, a second request was sent in 1990. The survey consisted of questions concerning four general EMS-QA categories: 1) general information; 2) prospective; 3) immediate; and 4) retrospective medical control.Results:Completed surveys were received from 78.5% of residency and 50% of non-residency programs. The majority had an emergency medicine physician as medical director (80.1% vs 61.5%, p = .03). While both residency and non-residency hospitals participated in initial public and prehospital personnel education, academic programs were more likely to be involved in continuing medical education (98.2% vs 82.3%, p = .009). On-line (direct) supervision was more likely to be provided by residency institutions (96.4% vs 81.0%, p = .017) which was provided by a physician in 88.3%. Trip sheet review was utilized by 62.0% of non-residency and 75.5% of residency programs responding, and utilized the paramedic coordinator (44.5% vs 46.1%) or medical director (35.7% vs 34.5 %) primarily.Conclusion:This survey characterizes some of the current methods utilized nationwide in EMS-QA programs. Further research is needed to determine the effectiveness of these various methods, and to develop a model program.

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