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Vaginal Hysterectomy Training in Residency: How Many Cases Is Enough?

Purpose: To evaluate the association of number of total vaginal hysterectomies (TVHs) performed during residency on comfort level and practice habits after residency.

Background: TVH is the preferred route of hysterectomy whenever feasible. Evidence is limited about the number of cases needed in residency to produce physicians comfortable with TVH.

Methods: We performed a cross-sectional study of 2007-2017 graduates of the MAHEC OBGYN Residency Program. Using an online survey, self-reported feedback was collected on number of TVHs performed in residency, ratings (5-point scales) of adequacy of training and comfort level with the procedure, and the number of TVHs performed in current practice. Spearman correlation (coefficient rho) was used to examine the correlation between the number of TVHs performed in residency and outcomes.

Results: Of the 35 graduates meeting inclusion criteria, 31 (88.6%) completed the survey. The range of TVHs performed by graduation varied from 10-59. TVHs performed in residency was significantly correlated with: perceived overall quality of training in TVH (rho=0.565; p=0.001), level of comfort performing TVH within 12 months of graduation (rho=0.384; p=0.43) , level of comfort currently (rho=0.414; p=0.028), and number of TVHs performed over the last year (rho = 0.448; p=0.042).   Graphic representation of TVHs performed in residency against comfort ratings demonstrated substantial, favorable increases in ratings from 10-19 to 20-29 and to 30-39 and leveling off from 30-39 and above.

Discussions: The number of TVHs performed in residency is associated with alumni perception of training quality, comfort level and practice habits. Our alumni suggest 30-39 TVHs may be the “sweet spot.”

Topics: CREOG & APGO Annual Meeting, 2019, Resident, Faculty, Residency Director, Patient Care, Practice-Based Learning & Improvement, GME, Assessment,

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Intended
Audience
Resident,Faculty,Residency Director,
Competencies
Addressed
Patient Care,Practice-Based Learning & Improvement,
Educational
Continuum
GME,
Educational
Focus
Assessment,
Clinical Focus

Author Information

Alisa Eanes, MD, MAHEC; Elizabeth Buys, MD; Bruny Lugo, PhD; Shelley Galvin, MA; Jennifer Warren, MD

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