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Out-BREAK!: An IDWeek 2023 Escape Room to Break Out of the Educational Mold
Zhong, Diana , Dong, Sara W , Gabriel, Nathalie, Lusardi, Katherine , Searns, Justin B. , Wattier, Rachel L , Ristagno, Elizabeth H. , Bhimraj, Adarsh , Boguniewicz, Juri , Pottinger, Paul S. , Chu, Victoria T , Lusardi, Katherine , Searns, Justin B , Wattier, Rachel L , Ristagno, Elizabeth H , Bhimraj, Adarsh , Boguniewicz, Juri , Pottinger, Paul
Open Forum Infectious Diseases | September 25, 2024 | Volume: 11 | Issue: 10 | Pages: No page available
Abstract Background An escape room is a cooperative game that has been adapted into medical education and major academic conferences. Methods We describe the design, development, and implementation of an educational ID-themed escape room activity entitled “Out-BREAK!” at an international conference, IDWeek 2023. An anonymous survey was conducted to collect demographic data, assess participant satisfaction with the escape room puzzles, and gauge participant interest in game-based learning. Results Thirty escape room sessions were held over 3 days and included 201 participants. Escape room survey respondents (n = 132) were younger and more likely to be trainees compared with in-person IDWeek attendants. Among 131 responses, all respondents enjoyed the experience and would recommend the escape room activity to friends. Survey respondents enjoyed the puzzle solving (93%), medical content (92%), and team building (79%) components. Only 35% of the respondents had ever previously participated in game-based learning; 95% thought the escape room was a valuable teaching method. Among the 72 survey respondents involved in medical education, almost all (90%) said they were interested in incorporating escape rooms into medical education. Conclusions The Out-BREAK! escape room at IDWeek 2023 was successfully implemented and well received. Despite only a third of participants having prior experience with game-based learning, almost all respondents perceived the escape room to be an effective teaching method.
Laying the Groundwork for a Fulfilling Career in Pediatric Infectious Diseases: The Transition From Fellowship to Faculty
Kushner, Lauren E. , Ristagno, Elizabeth H. , Dong, Sara W , Konold, Victoria , Fatemi, Yasaman , Stillwell, Terri, Wohrley, Julie, Sattler, Matthew M , Kalu, Ibukunoluwa C. , Boguniewicz, Juri , Boguniewicz, Juri
Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society | October 10, 2023 | Volume: 12 | Issue: 12 | Pages: 627-633
Abstract There are limited resources for guidance on the transition from fellowship into a new faculty role in pediatric infectious diseases. This review aims to address this gap and provides a framework for a successful transition that is composed of four essential pillars—(1) stepping into your role, (2) finding your niche, (3) building your network, and (4) self-care—all of which are supported by strong mentorship/sponsorship and continual realignment with one’s personal mission statement. In addition to providing general principles and guidance, this review also outlines specific steps that a junior faculty member can take to expand their influence and build a successful, fulfilling career in pediatric infectious diseases.