Creation of a New Educational Podcast: "Headmirror's ENT in a Nutshell"

Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2020 Oct;163(4):623-625. doi: 10.1177/0194599820930662. Epub 2020 Jun 9.

Abstract

Podcasts are online digital audio programs that are disseminated via online subscription that are easily accessible through computers or smartphones. Increasingly, residents and medical students are prioritizing podcasts for asynchronous medical education due to ease of use, convenience (eg, use while exercising or commuting), and repeatability. Some trainees have found podcasts more useful than traditional didactic lectures. Given the increasing requirements of social distancing and the need for distance medical education platforms, podcast production can serve as a useful tool to complement resident and medical student education and is a resource that will remain accessible in perpetuity. An otolaryngology specialty podcast, "Headmirror's ENT in a Nutshell," was created to augment asynchronous learning and address the acute need for distance learning opportunities. Over the first 7 weeks of production, 50 episodes were created. Episodes were posted on www.headmirror.com, with subscription services available through Apple Podcast, Spotify, and other platforms.

Keywords: asynchronous learning; graduate medical education; podcast.

MeSH terms

  • Education, Distance*
  • Education, Medical, Graduate / methods*
  • Humans
  • Internship and Residency
  • Otolaryngology / education*
  • Otorhinolaryngologic Surgical Procedures / education*
  • Webcasts as Topic*