Online case-based pediatric radiology learning in time-constrained residency.
Online case-based course significantly raised residents' post-course test scores versus pre-course.
Online case-based pediatric radiology learning in time-constrained residency.
Pediatric radiology training is often limited by short clinical rotations, limited case exposure, and the constraints of traditional instructor-centred teaching.
The aim of this study was to design and evaluate an online, case-based educational model to standardize pediatric radiology learning and improve diagnostic competency among radiology residents.
Eighteen residents participated in a five-month case-based course (Group 1).
High engagement was observed, with 2,557 participant-instructor interactions recorded.
Compared with traditional course, the online format demonstrated a statistically significant advantage in both achievement of learning goal (P-value = .048) and perceived knowledge gain (P-value = .008).
Sustainable postgraduate education requires flexible, digital strategies to support time-constrained learners.
This model effectively complements traditional lectures and clinical rotations while providing a scalable approach to help bridge subspecialty gaps, especially in resource-limited settings.
These findings suggest the online case-based approach is not merely a pandemic-era substitute but rather a lasting evolution in global medical training.