PICU Passport: Pilot study of a handheld resident curriculum

Abstract Background To explore the impact of an educational tool designed to streamline resident learning during their pediatric intensive care (PICU) rotations. Methods Topics and procedures were chosen for inclusion based on national requirements for pediatric residents. Residents received a PICU Passport at the beginning of their rotations. PICU faculty were provided learning objectives for each topic. Residents and faculty were surveyed before and after starting use of the Passport. Results Twenty-two residents pre-Passport and 38 residents post-Passport were compared. Residents were more satisfied with their educational experiences (27 % vs. 79 %; P