Objective: To assess if a procedural skills-based bootcamp simulation improves readiness for internship.
Methods: The residency preparatory course incorporates procedural simulations
and group discussions based on ACGME core competencies and Milestone 1. It
evaluated outcomes on Kirkpatrick level 1 – reaction with a post-workshop
survey and 2 – knowledge, attitudes, and intentions using a pre- and
post-course survey, and a survey six months into internship. Comfort was
measured on a likert scale, and averages were compared as a group to keep
resident responses anonymous. Significance was a p<.05.
Results: A total of 7 learners completed the course and pre- and immediate
post-workshop surveys. The course led to significant improvements in comfort
with many skills including suturing, perineal repair, AROM, placement of FSE,
steps of c-section, management of PPH, and placement of implants and IUDs. There were also improvements in comfort with
identifying obstetric risk factors and components of annual gynecology exams,
and in reporting professionalism lapses. Only 3 learners completed the
follow-up survey so it was not possible to measure longer term impacts.
Conclusion: The transition course had some immediate impacts on student comfort
with internship roles, and we are using these data to improve the bootcamp for
Spring 2023
Pallavi Khanna, MD
