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Model Ovarian Tumors

Sheela M. Barhan, MD
Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, Dayton, OH
Objective: To provide an experiential and energetic learning format to educate residents on the details of different classes of ovarian neoplasms.

Methods: Residents are given a pretest on ovarian tumors. Then residents are divided into groups. Each group is given a different handout of data on an ovarian neoplasm class; for example germ cell tumors. Handout contains an overview of the specific types of ovarian tumors within that class, plus corresponding clinical data, and photos of histological features. Each person within a group is then asked to pick a specific tumor within that class and create model of it out of props available from a selection of craft items. Props include modeling clay, and labeled bowls of items such as coffee beans, clear glass marbles, signet rings, teeth and hair. Some props allow the resident to demonstrate behavior of the tumor, such as tampons for granulosa cell tumors, mustaches for sertoli-leydig tumors, and labels for child, adolescent or adult. At the end of the modeling session, each group has made 3 different models of ovarian tumors demonstrating features of different classes. A spokesperson from each group then shares the details of the tumors that they created with the group; why they chose certain props to create their model and how it exemplifies the characteristics of certain classes of ovarian tumors or the specific type they chose to make. Lastly, the group is given a post-test on ovarian tumor knowledge and each resident compares their results to the pretest. Finally models are left on display in the resident clinic with name labels of tumor type and sculptor.

Results: Residents participate in a new method of instruction that is experiential and interactive to learn a standard concept. The pre and post test shows improvement in personal knowledge.

Conclusion: The classic organization of ovarian tumors is taught by lecture but often the details are difficult to remember. By virtue of this being an interactive and experiential learning session, it can provide a more memorable impression of the ovarian tumor details.

Key Word: interactive, ovarian tumor

Topics: CREOG & APGO Annual Meeting, 2014, Resident, Faculty, Residency Director, Medical Knowledge, GME, Assessment, Simulation, Advocacy, Gynecologic Oncology,

General Information

Date Presented
2014 CREOG & APGO Annual Meeting
Poster Abstract

Keywords
Feedback & Evaluation, Assessment, Simulation, Curriculum Development/Evaluation, Licensure & Certification, Underserved Communities, Faculty Development

Intended Audience
Resident, Faculty, Residency Director

Competencies Addressed
Medical Knowledge

Educational Continuum
GME

Educational Focus
Assessment, Simulation, Advocacy

Clinical Focus
General Oncoloty

Intended
Audience
Resident,Faculty,Residency Director,
Competencies
Addressed
Medical Knowledge,
Educational
Continuum
GME,
Educational
Focus
Assessment,Simulation,Advocacy,
Clinical Focus
Gynecologic Oncology,

Author Information

Primary Author
Sheela M. Barhan, MD
Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, Dayton, OH

Co-Authors
Andrea D Shields, MD
Katherine Abtahi, DO

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