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ArticleBMC medical education2026

Qualitative assessment of a virtual cardiovascular medical education program in Haiti: local physicians in-training experiences.

Marwa Ilali, Virginie Clavel, Veronika Panagiotou, Mlka Mengesha, Giovanni Léon Policard, Carmene Altagracia Moïse, Tamara Petit-Homme, David Etienne, Abdul Cadri, Eliezer Dade and 4 more

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Marwa IlaliDepartment of Family medicine, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2574-1134
Virginie ClavelDepartment of pediatrics, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Veronika PanagiotouDepartment of Psychology, Point Park University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
Mlka MengeshaPerelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
Giovanni Léon PolicardHôpital Universitaire la Paix, Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
Carmene Altagracia MoïseHôpital Universitaire de Mirebalais, Mirebalais, Haiti.
Tamara Petit-HommeHôpital Universitaire Justinien, Cap-Haitien, Haiti.
David EtienneHôpital de l'Université d'État, Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
Abdul CadriDepartment of Family medicine, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Eliezer DadeHôpital Universitaire de Mirebalais, Mirebalais, Haiti.
Calixte DawsonHôpital Universitaire de Mirebalais, Mirebalais, Haiti.
Michel IbrahimChenMed Cardiovacular Medicine, Jacksonville, Florida, USA. ibrahimichel@gmail.com.
Veauthyelau Saint-JoyCardiology division, Centre Hospitalier de la Basse-Terre, Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe.
Norrisa HaynesDivision of Cardiology, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundHaiti faces challenges in accessing equitable healthcare and medical education due to limited resources. Cardiovascular disease burden is high, necessitating a well-trained cardiovascular workforce. The International Cardiology Curriculum Accessible by Remote Distance Learning (ICARDs) program, launched in 2019, addresses this need by providing virtual cardiovascular education. This study aimed to explore the perceptions and experiences of internal medicine residents and physicians participating in the ICARDs program, focusing on their expectations, facilitators, barriers, and recommendations for improvement. A qualitative research approach was adopted, conducting three focus groups with participants in three different hospitals across Haiti.

methodsThe study utilized a Unified Theoretical Framework of Learning Theories as a structured framework to identify themes. A deductive content analysis was employed to identify barriers and facilitators and valuable information from participants' responses.

resultsParticipants expressed high expectations and reported positive experiences with the ICARDs program. They acknowledged its positive impact on patient care and the development of their medical skills. However, some concerns were raised regarding course content and irregularities in the program.

conclusionsThe ICARDs program fulfills participants' expectations for cardiovascular education and fosters a supportive community. To enhance its effectiveness, addressing content concerns and infrastructure limitations is essential. The study's findings provide valuable insights for program organizers to tailor the ICARDs program and better meet the participants' needs.

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CardiologyEducation, DistanceInternal MedicineInternship and ResidencyAdultAttitude of Health PersonnelClinical CompetenceCurriculumFemaleFocus GroupsHaitiHumansMaleProgram EvaluationQualitative ResearchExperiencesICARDsInternal medicine residentsPerceptionsPhysiciansQualitative study

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PMID42374418
PMCPMC13587474

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