JMIR Publications

ABSTRACT

Background:

There is a need to modernise clinical guideline dissemination - making it more accessible and engaging for healthcare professionals - while medical education increasingly favours participatory, applied learning. Concise Medical Information Cines (CoMICs) are brief, peer-reviewed videos created by medical students that distil complex guidelines into learner-friendly visuals.

Objective:

This project evaluates the use of the CoMICs model to co-create audiovisual guidelines with medical students and assess its impact on fostering early interest in endocrinology and academic medicine.

Methods:

A four-part CoMICs series on glucocorticoid-induced adrenal insufficiency was developed through ten iterative steps, engaging clinicians and medical students. Under endocrinologist and guideline-author mentorship, students performed literature reviews, drafted scripts, designed visuals, and participated in peer review. Semi-structured interviews with authors, reviewers, and student collaborators assessed the CoMICs’ clarity, usability, trustworthiness, and educational value. Reflexive thematic analysis then identified key themes.

Results:

CoMICs improved guideline accessibility, comprehension, and global adaptability while the collaborative process promoted interdisciplinary learning and underscored the efficacy of audiovisual tools for complex content. Student collaborators reported greater confidence in interpreting and communicating clinical guidance, renewed interest in endocrinology, and a deeper appreciation of its academic dimensions.

Conclusions:

Co-creating audiovisual resources like CoMICs enhances guideline reach and impact while serving as an effective educational tool for medical students. Early student involvement can foster curiosity, encourage academic career pathways, and reshape engagement with evidence-based medicine. Future research should assess effects on long-term academic interests and speciality choice. Clinical Trial: N/A