Improved Outcomes in Facial Palsy Surgical Education by Application of Conceptual Learning Frameworks

Plastic and reconstructive surgeons must stay current on the care of facial palsy. The time constraints of a busy surgical schedule may prevent them from continuing their professional development. Due to limited learning opportunities or a shortage of experts, surgeons in resource-poor or low-income locations may be unable to provide their patients with the latest procedures. Our webinar masterclass series brought together a distinguished faculty of facial palsy surgeons from around the world to address knowledge gaps in facial palsy management. Doctors and other healthcare workers who treat facial palsy may benefit from this. Our educational theories included experiential learning, connectivism, and constructivism to improve the experience.The 3-session series, publicized on social media and surgical networks, attracted 1338 participants from 42 countries. Live sessions with international experts involved active debates on surgical procedures, patient care strategies, and emerging technologies. All interested colleagues received free world-class surgical education from this multinational collaboration. After careful discussion and postwebinar feedback, we concluded the following: (1) Global collaboration enhances surgical knowledge and skills, (2) accessibility for equitable education, (3) real-time debates for evidence-based decision-making, and (4) a multidisciplinary approach for optimal patient outcomes, and (5) it embraces telemedicine to shape patient care and education. This webinar series showcases the innovative power of virtual education for facial palsy surgery, bringing together experts in one place for the first time. Sharing worldwide expertise in reconstructive plastic surgery can enhance surgical standards, improve patient outcomes, and increase access to education. We strongly recommend using this paradigm to improve surgical training availability and creativity in future initiatives.