Considering joining the podcast movement? A Case Study in the Use and Impact of a Medical Education Podcast

Session Description: Podcasts are increasingly recognized as an effective platform to facilitate the development of health care professionals. The integration of digital technology supports new opportunities for the delivery of medical content. Podcasts can be provided in a variety of formats and played on a range of devices. Additionally, the number of physicians seeking medical education online is rapidly growing. As CPD/CME providers, it is important to examine the podcast impact on knowledge transfer, clinical practice and health outcomes.

Unlock Your Potential : In this session: We will discuss the current role of podcasts as educational tools in medical education, provide our perspective on medical podcasts, practical considerations and unique challenges associated with podcasting, share how we have assessed the effectiveness of Stanford Medcast including discussing podcast metrics and how to interpret them.