Virtual curriculum delivery in the COVID-19 era: the pediatric surgery boot camp v2.0

This study evaluates a virtual Pediatric Surgery Bootcamp that replaced traditional in-person training during COVID-19, reaching 42 learners across 31 programs at 54% of anticipated costs. While the virtual format demonstrated significant knowledge improvement (48.6% to 66.9% test scores), broader geographic reach, and scheduling flexibility, both learners and program directors still preferred in-person education despite the virtual model's practical advantages.