Purpose: To describe the development and implementation of a medical education podcast series for obstetrics and gynecology (Ob/Gyn) resident learning and demonstrate feasibility, sustainability, and acceptance of this series.
Background: Podcasts and other digital resources have become popular among medical learners. Demand by learners for these types of resources compared to traditional methods of learning may increase as we move further into the digital age. Medical educators may wish to incorporate podcast learning into their curriculum and disseminate their work to a larger audience.
Methods: Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology (CREOG) educational guidelines were used to create a study podcast for Ob/Gyn residents over 9 months. Feasibility markers include production of weekly episodes and ability to offset costs. Sustainability markers included download markers over time. Acceptance was measured by number of reviews on Apple iTunes and followers on Twitter.
Results: 42 episodes were released from September 30, 2018-June 30, 2019 (39 weeks). Initial costs included $3150 startup and $29 monthly. Online donations through Patreon amounted to $200/month, which covered 50% of startup costs at 6 months and are projected to cover full costs by 1.5 years. The podcast had 137,500 downloads as recorded through Podbean (39/month 9/2018, increased to 25,000/month 6/2019). It obtained 609 followers on Twitter and 131 ratings on Apple iTunes, with an average of 5.0 stars.
Discussions: Medical education podcasts are a feasible way of disseminating educational materials to learners. We also demonstrate sustainability and acceptance of this platform.
Topics: CREOG & APGO Annual Meeting, 2020, Student, Resident, Faculty, Clerkship Director, Residency Director, Patient Care, Medical Knowledge, GME, UME, Lecture, Independent Study,
Fei Cai, MD; Women and Infants Hospital; R. Nicholas Burns, MD; Bridget Kelly, MD; B. Star Hampton, MD
