Description
INTRODUCTION:
Studies suggest that exposure to a global health education increases the likelihood that the individual will examine career choices within the global health realm as well as broaden their knowledge of global health topics and increase their cultural sensitivity. One study indicated that medical students have limited knowledge regarding the global health careers available to physicians, and thus, they could greatly benefit from educational opportunities such as symposiums and learn more about potential global health career paths. The objective of this study is to evaluate whether a global health symposium is an effective platform for increasing student, resident, and attending participation in the global health otolaryngology field.
METHODS:
Rush University Medical Center’s Department of Otorhinolaryngology hosted a virtual Global Health Otolaryngology Symposium on May 5th, 2023. The event attracted physicians, experts, residents, and students interested in otolaryngology global health. A post-symposium anonymous survey evaluated participant motives, satisfaction, and levels of training. The survey, sent to 99 individuals, had a 14.14% response rate.
RESULTS:
The survey data demonstrated that 57.1% (8/14 respondents) were otolaryngologist attendings, 35.7% (5/14 respondents) were medical students, and 7.1% (1/14 respondents) were residents. 57.1% of respondents indicated that their purpose for attending the symposium was to network with others in the field. 57.1% also indicated attending to gain exposure to updated research findings. 50% sought to gain basic exposure to otolaryngology in a global health setting, 35.7% attended to better inform their current medical practice, and 21.4% attended to gain access to new opportunities in the field. 92.8% of respondents strongly agreed that the symposium increased their knowledge related to global health otolaryngology initiatives. 85.7% of respondents strongly agreed that due to attending the symposium, they wished to incorporate global health work into their careers.
CONCLUSION:
Rush University’s Department of Otorhinolaryngology Global Health Symposium successfully increased awareness and engagement in global health otolaryngology among students, residents, and attendings. Continuously highlighting otolaryngology's contributions to global health is crucial in raising awareness about disparities in underserved regions and encouraging broader participation in addressing these challenges.
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