Surgical Operating Room Enhancement Curriculum for Medical Students
Surgical Operating Room Enhancement Curriculum for Medical Students: A Quality Improvement and Prospective Cohort Study
Wayne State University
60 participants
May 15, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
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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
Inclusion Criteria3
- Medical students currently enrolled in the Wayne State University OBGYN clinical rotation (5-week block)
- Willingness to voluntarily participate in surveys and training sessions
- Ability to attend all didactic lectures
Exclusion Criteria3
- Prior completion of a structured surgical operating room enrichment course (e.g., elective subspecialty training)
- Inability to participate virtual sessions due to conflicting clinical/academic schedules
- Non-English speakers (due to English-language survey instruments)
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Interventions
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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NCT07006337