Strengthening the Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Curriculum Through Three Interactive Cases.
MedEdPORTAL
; 19: 11375, 2023.
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ABSTRACT
Introduction:
Improved reproductive endocrinology and infertility (REI) curricula are needed to address educational deficiencies both at our institution and on a national level. To improve REI education for OB/GYN residents and medical students, we developed and piloted a curriculum with in-person and virtual flexibility.Methods:
We developed three clinical vignettes for a facilitator-led case-based discussion among OB/GYN residents two office cases and one emergency scenario. Cases were evaluated by content experts and tested before implementation. Pre- and postsurveys included both multiple-choice questions on content and a Likert-scale self-assessment of comfort, satisfaction, and knowledge. Postsurveys were administered immediately postintervention and at a delayed interval. Responses were compared using paired t tests and McNemar tests.Results:
Eighteen learners (16 OB/GYN residents and two medical students) participated, the majority in person, of whom 17 (94%) completed a postsurvey. Self-rated proficiency in evaluating and managing irregular menses, infertility, and amenorrhea all improved significantly immediately following the intervention (p < .05 for all). Learners reported significantly more knowledge and comfort with REI compared to other subspecialties following the intervention (p < .05). More learners responded correctly to knowledge questions postintervention (p < .05 for questions 1 and 2, p = .16 for question 3). All learners were satisfied with and enjoyed the curriculum. Eight learners completed the delayed postsurvey and showed sustained improvements in knowledge and competence with REI content.Discussion:
Facilitator-guided case-based learning was effective in improving learners' confidence, comfort, and knowledge in managing REI conditions, and improvements were sustained following a delayed interval.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Estudantes de Medicina
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Infertilidade
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Internato e Residência
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Female
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Humans
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En
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MedEdPORTAL
Ano de publicação:
2023
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