1301. ID Fellows Cup: Developing Confidence Through Content Creation

Abstract Background The ID Fellows Cup (IDFC) is a multiple-choice question set delivered via the Kaizen Education software, which uses gamification to enhance engagement. Questions are directed fellows worldwide, but all learners can participate. In inaugural year, 541 individuals (344 fellows) played in ≥1 of 3 rounds. Content creation by known knowledge and confidence with material. We hypothesized that inviting trainees author questions would their perceived creating Free Open Access Medical (FOAMed) content. Methods invited write for 10/2021 upcoming 5/2022 games (105 questions) through an online volunteer call. They received brief lecture outline on development. Mentors (early faculty or other reviewed content gave constructive feedback. developed 22-item survey targeted writers mentors using input from literature involved educators. Items included demographics, prior experience, perceptions benefit, areas improve. distributed it email after submission. Results Thirty-eight 54 (70%) completed survey. 1 asked remove responses research. 35 (94.6%) participants answered questions. Table shows demographics. Before IDFC, 18 (48.6%) respondents had never written board-style question; 21 (56.8%) created FOAMed content, 23 (63.9%) low it. (97.2%) found writing was effective use time, 36 (100%) felt increased assigned topic. 33 (91.7%) as near-peer educators, 31 (86.1%) future (Table 2). Conclusion Crowdsourcing mentored process allows enhanced educational experience early faculty. Authoring increase rated time. Many authors limited gained skills process. Similar initiatives may support empower educators step into global digital education platform. Disclosures All Authors: No reported disclosures.