Viewing education differently: A novel educational approach using virtual tumor board cases

653 Background: Caring for patients with cancer requires the expertise of specialists from pathology, radiology, surgical, radiation and medical oncology. Cancer centers discuss complicated cases at multidisciplinary tumor boards, where these experts collaborate on the optimal management strategies. Tumor boards present an opportunity for oncology providers to learn current guidelines and manage complex cases. Unfortunately, these opportunities occur infrequently and are limited to individual cancer centers. Virtual tumor board case scenarios could provide a valuable educational resource for professionals in all areas of oncology looking to enhance their knowledge and understanding of complex patient management. Methods: Well-renowned gastrointestinal oncology faculty conducted virtual tumor board panels via an online platform to discuss challenging cases submitted by community oncology providers and trainees. The panel consisted of specialists from radiology, medical, surgical, and radiation oncology. The case discussions were then formatted into individual scenario videos with case-based questions asked at the beginning and end of the discussions. These videos were viewed by trainees and practitioners in various fields of oncology. A survey was conducted to assess the educational value of these videos. Results: 10 unique gastrointestinal scenario videos were created from expert panel case discussions. These were viewed by 12 unique viewers, who were surveyed on their experience. Responders included Fellows/Residents (83%) and advanced practice providers (APPs) (17%). These included trainees/APPs from medical oncology (50%), radiation oncology (42%) and radiology (8%). All 12 responders felt the videos were a valuable educational resource that they would continue to use in the future. Of the responders, 7/12 (58%) felt these virtual scenarios were more educational than their own institutional tumor boards, while the remaining 5/12 (42%) felt they were equally educational. Responders to the survey indicated they would use these videos for a variety of purposes, as indicated below. Conclusions: Scenario videos created from virtual tumor boards conducted by expert panelists can provide a novel and valuable educational resource for trainees across all fields of oncology. It is a convenient way for viewers to stay up to date on current guidelines and apply the knowledge gained to their own practice. Additionally, it allows viewers a unique opportunity to hear from renowned experts in various oncology fields. Expansion and continued production of these scenario videos could enhance the education and practice of professionals in the field of oncology. Further assessment and evaluation of the impacts of these videos will be necessary.[Table: see text]