OBJECTIVES: Assess if learning with pelvic model simulations will enhance didactic teaching in Pediatric Gynecology.
STUDY DESIGN: 16 OBGYN residents from two OBGYN programs underwent an interactive teaching session about pediatric vaginal discharge. Residents underwent testing during and 2 months after the session. Survey at the end of the intial teaching session assessed satisfaction and perception of teaching methods. Those who could not make the session were given reading and served as controls.
Data analysis utilized descriptive statistical techniques and inferential statistics.
RESULTS: After the teaching session, there was an 8% improvement in test scores compared to controls. At 2 months there was a 3% improved test score compared to controls. As importantly, surveys for those at the teaching session noted an increased satisfaction of learning and comfortableness with the pediatric gynecology patient.
CONCLUSIONS: Teaching pediatric vaginal discharge using simulation techniques provides a more effective method of teaching, enhances provider comfort with pediatric patients, and promotes retention over traditional didactic teaching alone.
Topics: 2013, Faculty, Medical Knowledge, Practice-Based Learning & Improvement, GME, Assessment, Virtual Patient, Simulation, Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology,
Date Presented
2013 ASL Abstract
Keywords
Assessment, Faculty Development, Instructional Materials/Methods, Simulation
Intended Audience
Faculty
Copentencies Addressed
Medical Knowledge, Practice-Based Learning & Improvement
Educational Continuum
GME
Educational Focus
Assessment, Virtual Patient, Simulation
Clinical Focus
Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology
