Development and Implementation of a Microlearning Curriculum of Physiology Formulas for Postgraduate Clinical Fellows in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine

Autor: Tanya D. Murtha, Andrew S. Geneslaw, J. Scott Baird, Patrick T. Wilson
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Journal of Medical Education and Curricular Development, Vol 11 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2382-1205
23821205
DOI: 10.1177/23821205241269370
Popis: Postgraduate medical education in clinical settings poses many challenges secondary to the large volume of knowledge to be acquired, competing clinical responsibilities, and fatigue. To address these challenges, a microlearning curriculum using flipped classroom methodologies was created to facilitate the mastering of fundamental physiology formulas by pediatric critical care medicine fellows. Forty physiology formulas were distilled into 5-minute microlearning sessions. Fellows were provided the weekly formula and encouraged to self-study prior to the face-to-face learning. The 5-minute session took place at the beginning of a regularly scheduled clinical care conference where normal values, explanatory diagrams, and board-like questions were discussed. A faculty or fellow facilitator then provided a more in-depth explanation and shared clinical pearls related to the formula. Following the session, an e-mail summarizing the learning points was sent. The curriculum was well received by fellows and faculty. Over 5 years, the curriculum evolved through phases of active development, implementation, minor modifications, transition to a virtual platform, shift to senior fellow-led instruction, and harmonization with other curricular activities. Engagement and sustainability were addressed with a fully flipped classroom, where senior fellows served as teachers to junior fellows. Microlearning in a multimodal manner is an excellent method for teaching busy postgraduate clinical trainees fundamental physiology formulas that underpin pediatric critical care decision-making. The gradual transition from individual learning to a flipped classroom taught by peers with faculty support was well tolerated and consistent with adult learning theories. The transition was essential to ensure the sustainability of the curriculum.
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