Purpose: To determine if graduating medical (MS4) students preparing for OBGYN Residency were satisfied with an online preparatory bootcamp
Background: Bootcamps serve to prepare graduating MS4 students for residency. The COVID pandemic forced a pivot from in-person lectures and simulation to virtual online didactic training. Our objective was to determine if MS4 students were satisfied with this online training.
Methods: A two week preparatory boot camp was created and delivered via Zoom. Topics were selected based on APGO’s Step Up to Residency Program Milestone Cases. A combination of large and small group sessions and interactive lectures with Nearpod was performed.
An anonymous survey was administered via Qualtrics at the completion of the bootcamp. Survey questions included satisfaction with individual topics and formats on a Likert scale 1-5. Descriptive analysis was reported via Qualtrics and SPSS 27.
Results: 13 students participated in the bootcamp and survey data was available for 12 (92%). 100% of respondents were satisfied with the online bootcamp. For individual topics, satisfaction was highest for ultrasound (mean 4.83, SD 0.39), office practice (4.75, 0.45) and review of National guidelines (4.75, 0.62). Satisfaction was lowest for IUD insertion (3.8, 1.1). IUD insertion, vaginal delivery, suture training and ultrasound were all identified as areas that would be improved with in person simulation.
Discussions: MS4 students were highly satisfied with an online OBGYN preparatory bootcamp. Feedback identified areas where hands on simulation may improve the bootcamp experience. As educational programs adapt to social distancing restrictions, the appropriate dedication of resources may have beneficial impact for learners.
Topics: CREOG & APGO Annual Meeting, 2021, Student, Faculty, Clerkship Director, Residency Director, Patient Care, Medical Knowledge, Interpersonal & Communication Skills, GME, UME, Lecture,
Elizabeth Corey, MD, Indiana University School of Medicine; Amanda Underwood, MD; Nicole Scott, MD; Anthony Shanks, MD, MS; Megan Christman, DO
