Surgical Operating Room Enhancement Curriculum for Medical Students: A Quality Improvement and Prospective Cohort Study

Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to assess whether integrating an enhanced Surgical Operating Room (OR) curriculum into the medical student program improves knowledge and proficiency in gynecologic surgical techniques and procedures among medical students at Wayne State University. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does the Surgical Operating Room Enrichment Course increase medical students' knowledge and comfort with gynecologic surgical procedures? Does participation in the course improve students' clinical perceptions and management of gynecologic emergencies? Researchers will compare students who participate in the Surgical Operating Room Enrichment Course (intervention group) to those who complete the standard rotation (control group) to see if the enhanced curriculum leads to greater improvements in knowledge and clinical skills. Participants will: Attend virtual didactic lectures covering gynecologic anatomy, perioperative care, surgical techniques, and management of gynecologic emergencies Complete pre- and post-training surveys assessing knowledge, skills, and perceptions related to gynecologic surgery This study involves approximately 60 medical students, with participation being voluntary and all responses de-identified.

Eligibility

Age range

Not specified

Sex

All

Healthy volunteers

Yes

Interventions

• Other
  Surgical Operating Room Enrichment Course

  The intervention consists of multiple structured training sessions delivered during the gynecology rotation. Sessions include lectures on surgical principles and gynecologic procedures. The course is taught by OBGYN physicians and is designed to enhance students' proficiency in surgical techniques, perioperative care, and management of gynecologic emergencies. Educational materials are based on relevant surgical guidelines and textbooks

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