experts working with our program , and the Louisville Lectures leadership team prior to publication . The aim is to ensure that we are not only publishing a needed topic , but that the content is current and as accurate as possible . When a lecture becomes “ out of date ” there is even a process that replaces it with an updated version to maintain the standards we have set for ourselves .
Online resources are unlikely to disappear and are likely to continue growing both in number and quality . We know they are engaging learners and we have data suggesting this engagement leads to retention and better educational outcomes . One concern often raised with implementing these tools is that learners will sacrifice in-person learning opportunities for the noted convenience of asynchronous offerings . 21 , 22 The data for learner attitudes and behavior , however , is mixed and has never been studied at the resident level . 21 , 22 Our preliminary findings , presented at the 2016 Kentucky ACP Meeting , suggest there is no statistically significant effect on attendance , and that residents use these lectures to supplement their learning . 12
Fifteen years ago , there was no such thing as FOAM . It would have been laughable to talk about using the internet as a pillar of medical education . Fifteen years ago , it was inconceivable that the audience of a faculty member ’ s lectures could fill a football stadium . 23 , 24 Even today , it is considered shocking news that an allopathic medical school is completely removing its traditional lecture format in favor of this new , evidence based approach . I won ’ t pretend that I know what will develop in the next 15 years , but I will invite you to join us in building it .
Dr . Burk is the Chief Medical Resident for the University of Louisville Division of Internal Medicine as well as Founder and Managing Director of LouisvilleLectures . org .
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