Table 6 Pros and Cons of various boot camp features
Boot camp Feature | Pro | Con | |
|---|---|---|---|
Format | One to Seven-day camp | Ease in set up/execution; less time away from clinical activities | Less time for learning consolidation |
Four-week camp | Additional time in camp may aid in knowledge retention and support better connection from theory to practice | No evidence for long-term benefits; more labour intensive; more time away from clinical activities | |
Participants | PGY-1 (interns, R1) | Welcoming to profession; perceived ease of transition to residency[103] | None identified |
PGY-2 (R2) | Added expertise may allow for better refinement of skills | None identified | |
Instructors | OHNS consultants | Ease of organization | None identified |
Multidisciplinary staff (anesthesia, thoracic surgery, emergency medicine) | Added expertise; emphasis on interdisciplinary communication | More complexities in scheduling | |
Curriculum Design | Didactic- based | Ease in design; improved knowledge retention and comprehension post course[82] | Less interactive; less desired by residents |
Simulation | Surgical learning styles prefer active experimentation[15]; improved resident perceived confidence, competency, and performance[1, 82, 85, 87, 91]; improved learner experience; value in teamwork/collaboration[94] | More costly; more resource intensive | |