Reflections on the Changing Platform of Education for the Budding Otolaryngologist

Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2015 Nov;153(5):706-7. doi: 10.1177/0194599815601082. Epub 2015 Aug 25.

Abstract

Learning is a key component to developing and maintaining competency as a physician. Traditional approaches, such as textbooks, lectures, journal articles, and cadaver laboratories, have been instrumental. With the ease in accessing information, especially via the Internet, this article discusses innovative educational strategies that have evolved from this.

Keywords: social media; team-based learning; web-based learning.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Clinical Competence
  • Computer-Assisted Instruction*
  • Curriculum*
  • Education, Medical / methods*
  • Humans
  • Internet*
  • Otolaryngology / education*