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ArticleLaryngoscope investigative otolaryngology2025

Medical Education Strategies for Otolaryngology in the Online World and the Role of Podcasting.

Gopi Shah, Carolyn Zier, Amanda Reich, Romaine Johnson, Quynh-Chi L Dang, Ashley Agan, Brandon Isaacson, Ron Mitchell

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Article in Laryngoscope investigative otolaryngology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

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1 citing paper in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors.

Gopi ShahBackTable ENT Boulder Colorado United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6468-0995
Carolyn ZierResearch Assistant II New York New York United States.
Amanda ReichMass General Brigham Boston Massachusetts USA.
Romaine JohnsonUniversity of Texas-Southwestern Medical Center Dallas Texas USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2322-5347
Quynh-Chi L DangUniversity of Texas-Southwestern Medical Center Dallas Texas USA.
Ashley AganScottie ENT Dallas Texas USA.
Brandon IsaacsonUniversity of Texas-Southwestern Medical Center Dallas Texas USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4725-1555
Ron MitchellUniversity of Texas-Southwestern Medical Center Dallas Texas USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7890-0541

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Objective: This study investigates the evolution of educational practices among otolaryngologists (ENTs) in the United States over the past decade, emphasizing podcast use. Methods: A mixed-methods approach was employed. Initially, a 20-question quantitative survey identified trends in educational resources and outcomes, specifically evaluating the BackTable ENT podcast's influence on clinical practice, patient outcomes, and knowledge acquisition. Subsequently, semi-structured qualitative interviews explored ENT specialists' experiences with educational resources, continuous learning challenges, motivations for podcast usage, and perspectives on future educational directions. Qualitative data underwent thematic analysis following COREQ guidelines. Results: Among 151 survey respondents, predominantly aged 31-50 (66%), male (57%), and affiliated with academic institutions (64%), the most frequently used educational resources in daily practice were internet searches (90%), journal articles (87%), surgical videos (62%), and podcasts (56%). Textbook usage significantly declined from 94% to 48% over the past 10 years ( Conclusion: Podcasts significantly enrich ENT education. Future strategies should balance traditional and innovative resources to sustain comprehensive foundational knowledge and ultimately enhance patient care outcomes.Level of Evidence: 3.

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medical educationmodern learneronline learningotolaryngology podcastsqualitative study

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PMID40777552
PMCPMC12329918

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