Resendez Skyler D, Franklin Gillian, Tomlin Crystal, Stephens Rachel, Maness Heather, Chamala Srikar, Koppel Ross, Elkin Peter L
Department of Biomedical Informatics, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, United States.
Center for Instructional Technology and Training, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, United States.
Appl Clin Inform. 2025 May;16(3):583-588. doi: 10.1055/a-2547-5208. Epub 2025 Feb 28.
This study aimed to assess the efficacy of a biomedical informatics boot camp with regard to improving the skill sets of its participants.The University at Buffalo hosts a free, virtual biomedical informatics boot camp annually. Lectures covering various subject matters are offered, for example, general programming, machine learning, natural language processing, and clinical decision support. Once the 2023 boot camp had concluded, an anonymous voluntary survey was distributed.Seventy percent of the survey respondents indicated that they agreed that their expectations were met. Eighty-two percent of the respondents indicated that our JupyterHub and the associated educational coding materials are useful tools for learning. Free response answers showed a desire for additional hands-on courses over theoretical lectures.The results were overwhelmingly positive. Most respondents felt they had expanded upon their knowledge of informatics. The study also pointed out challenges, including keeping difficulty levels appropriate for an audience with diverse educational backgrounds.
本研究旨在评估生物医学信息学集训营在提升参与者技能方面的效果。布法罗大学每年都会举办一次免费的虚拟生物医学信息学集训营。集训营提供涵盖各种主题的讲座，例如通用编程、机器学习、自然语言处理和临床决策支持。2023年集训营结束后，开展了一项匿名自愿调查。70%的受访者表示他们认为期望得到了满足。82%的受访者表示我们的JupyterHub和相关的教育编码材料是学习的有用工具。自由作答的答案显示，相比于理论讲座，他们希望有更多实践课程。结果总体呈积极态势。大多数受访者觉得他们拓展了信息学知识。该研究还指出了一些挑战，包括要使难度水平适合具有不同教育背景的受众。
