Objective/ Background: Female sexual dysfunction affects approximately 40% of women. Yet, many providers do not routinely screen for sexual dysfunction. A common barrier reported is discomfort with addressing sexual health with patients. Sexual health education increases confidence in screening for sexual dysfunction, however 50% of medical students felt their curriculum did not prepare them. This module provides students the opportunity to gain confidence in taking a sexual history and addressing sexual dysfunction.
Methods: At our institution, this module was created to train third year medical students in screening for female sexual dysfunction and treatment. Utilizing a simulated case study approach, this module provides students the opportunity to gain confidence in taking a sexual history and addressing sexual dysfunction. At the end of the module, students were assessed on their knowledge.
Results: Following completion of the module, students demonstrated increased comfort in asking patients about sexual desire, pain with sex, and anorgasmia.
Conclusion/ Discussion: Formal healthcare student training can increase screening habits, comfortability, and knowledge. This module provides training in women’s sexual dysfunction that improves both students’ knowledge and comfort with screening.
Topics: Faculty Development Seminar, 2024, Student, Resident, Faculty, Clerkship Director, Osteopathic Faculty, Residency Director, Residency Coordinator, Patient Care, Medical Knowledge, Interpersonal & Communication Skills, Practice-Based Learning & Improvement, GME, UME, Assessment, Virtual Patient, Simulation, Problem-Based Learning,
Mary Lynn, DO, Monica Contractor, Medical Student, Vivian Pham, Medical Student,
