Objectives: The transition from in-person to online formats for clinical case discussions has transformed the way medical professionals collaborate and share knowledge. The current pilot study investigates the potential impact of this shift by comparing the experiences of specialists and residents who had practiced both online and in-person pituitary tumor boards compared to the experiences of those who only experienced the online format. Methods: A cohort of 15 participants, including 10 specialists and 5 residents, provided insights through structured surveys and free-text responses. Results: The results indicate differences in the perception of the duration and participation dynamics in online pituitary tumor boards between both groups, with online boards facilitating the discussion of more cases. Overall participant engagement was mostly perceived as the same; a subset reported reduced perceived engagement, particularly among senior professionals. Conclusions: These findings highlight how prior experience can affect the perceived effectiveness, level of engagement and duration of online formats, providing valuable hypothesis-generating input for optimizing future medical board meetings.
Obermüller et al. (Mon,) studied this question.