A comprehensive pelvic dissection course improves obstetrics and gynecology resident proficiency in surgical anatomy - 28/08/11
Abstract |
Objective |
This study was undertaken to evaluate the impact of a pelvic dissection course on resident proficiency in surgical anatomy.
Study design |
Over a 1-year period, residents attended a course consisting of pretesting and posttesting, lectures, and pelvic dissection. Tests results were analyzed using paired Student t test, analysis of variance, and Kruskal-Wallis statistics.
Results |
Of 42 residents, 24 completed all testing (study cohort). On written and practical examinations, resident scores improved a median of 42% and 29% (both P<.0001). Postgraduate year (PGY) 2 demonstrated the greatest improvement on the practical and PGY-3s demonstrated the greatest improvement on the written. Baseline written and practical results discriminated PGY level (construct validity): PGY-2=PGY-3<PGY-4 on written pretest, PGY-2<PGY-3=PGY-4 on practical pretest. No difference between resident cohorts was seen in either posttest.
Conclusion |
Resident surgical anatomy proficiency is measurably improved by a comprehensive course.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Resident curricula, pelvic anatomy, teaching, cadaveric dissection
Plan
 | Presented at the Annual Meeting of CREOG/APGO, Anaheim, Calif, March 1-4, 2003. Reprints not available from the authors. |
Vol 189 - N° 3
P. 647-651 - septembre 2003 Retour au numéro
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