Development and implementation of a comprehensive postgraduate ultrasound curriculum for residents in obstetrics and gynecology: a feasibility study.
Curriculum development
Gynecology
Obstetrics
Ultrasound education
Journal
Archives of gynecology and obstetrics
ISSN: 1432-0711
Titre abrégé: Arch Gynecol Obstet
Pays: Germany
ID NLM: 8710213
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
10 2022
10 2022
Historique:
received:
26
02
2022
accepted:
25
03
2022
pubmed:
18
4
2022
medline:
16
9
2022
entrez:
17
4
2022
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
In obstetric and gynecological practice, ultrasound is the essential diagnostic tool. Nevertheless, few clinics have standardized and structured training curricula for young obstetricians in the field of obstetric and gynecological ultrasound. Since ultrasound is best learned hands-on in small supervised groups, we developed and implemented a comprehensive ultrasound curriculum for all postgraduate residents of our department using a peer-teaching concept. We used Kern's six-step model of curricular development comprising (1) problem identification and general needs assessment, (2) needs assessment of the targeted learners, (3) goals and objectives, (4) educational strategies, (5) implementation, and (6) evaluation and feedback. Assistant physicians in the 1st and 2nd year of training received a theoretical and practical ultrasound basic course (six modules) in addition to their obligatory clinic rotations. The six main topics were prioritized according to service relevance and included the main features according to DEGUM, EBCOG and ISUOG. The units focused on a three-level training based on the AMEE levels: theoretical knowledge, well-founded theoretical knowledge and basic practical skills under guidance and self-employment of practical skills. Structured and standardized sonographic training allows young gynecology and obstetrics residents to conceptually grasp and practically implement topic-related themes. Furthermore, the course concept demonstrates the high inter-rater agreement among DEGUM-certified examiners. More research is needed to analyze the learning outcomes for residents and the improvement of the patient's outcome by establishing such an ultrasound curriculum.
Sections du résumé
BACKGROUND
In obstetric and gynecological practice, ultrasound is the essential diagnostic tool. Nevertheless, few clinics have standardized and structured training curricula for young obstetricians in the field of obstetric and gynecological ultrasound. Since ultrasound is best learned hands-on in small supervised groups, we developed and implemented a comprehensive ultrasound curriculum for all postgraduate residents of our department using a peer-teaching concept.
METHODS
We used Kern's six-step model of curricular development comprising (1) problem identification and general needs assessment, (2) needs assessment of the targeted learners, (3) goals and objectives, (4) educational strategies, (5) implementation, and (6) evaluation and feedback.
RESULTS
Assistant physicians in the 1st and 2nd year of training received a theoretical and practical ultrasound basic course (six modules) in addition to their obligatory clinic rotations. The six main topics were prioritized according to service relevance and included the main features according to DEGUM, EBCOG and ISUOG. The units focused on a three-level training based on the AMEE levels: theoretical knowledge, well-founded theoretical knowledge and basic practical skills under guidance and self-employment of practical skills.
CONCLUSION
Structured and standardized sonographic training allows young gynecology and obstetrics residents to conceptually grasp and practically implement topic-related themes. Furthermore, the course concept demonstrates the high inter-rater agreement among DEGUM-certified examiners. More research is needed to analyze the learning outcomes for residents and the improvement of the patient's outcome by establishing such an ultrasound curriculum.
Identifiants
pubmed: 35430714
doi: 10.1007/s00404-022-06554-9
pii: 10.1007/s00404-022-06554-9
pmc: PMC9470601
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Pagination
1045-1051Informations de copyright
© 2022. The Author(s).
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