Virtual breakout rooms: an effective approach to offer guidance to medical students on residency applications

Authors

  • Tali Filler University of Toronto
  • Dilshan Pieris University of Toronto
  • Daniel Teitelbaum University of Toronto
  • Nader Chaya University of Toronto
  • Stephanie Park University of Toronto
  • Safa Majeed University of Toronto
  • Laila Premji University of Toronto

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36834/cmej.72778

Abstract

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Peer mentorship on residency applications has been difficult due to recent public health measures, prompting a shift from in-person events to virtual platforms. To address gaps in career exploration, we created a virtual, non-recorded space that allowed medical students and residents to discuss the Canadian Resident Matching Service (CaRMS) process meaningfully and transparently. Attendees reported a greater understanding of the match process and reduced anxiety after the event. This model provides a virtual framework that can be adapted for various mentorship opportunities.

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2021-09-15

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Filler T, Pieris D, Teitelbaum D, Chaya N, Park S, Majeed S, Premji L. Virtual breakout rooms: an effective approach to offer guidance to medical students on residency applications. Can. Med. Ed. J [Internet]. 2021 Sep. 15 [cited 2024 Mar. 28];13(1):93-5. Available from: https://journalhosting.ucalgary.ca/index.php/cmej/article/view/72778

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