Implementation and Evaluation of PGYpal, a novel approach to advanced medical education for medical residents

Residency is a rigorous and highly demanding part of medical education during which time there are multiple demands on trainee’s time and often as a result high rates of isolation and burnout. This is especially prevalent during the final examination year of training. Several factors have been identified by students to be protective and supportive factors during this difficult time. These include the ability to collaborate with peers with similar professional training and developing more opportunities for connection with professional mentors. PGYPal is an application that allows residents to accomplish their studying by providing access to organized exam resources in one localized location, promoting peer collaboration and communication of trainees with expert doctors across the country. The objectives of this study are to evaluate how well the PGYpal application is able to help trainees in their learning process, and whether implementing this technology is seen as a positive addition to their educational journey as they prepare for their final examination.

Faculty Supervisor:

Jennifer Croke;Robert Clapperton

Student:

Partner:

Doctalk Inc

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Toronto Metropolitan University; University of Toronto

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