Surgical Training Enhancement for Medical Students
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial aims to determine if the Surgical Operating Room Enhancement Curriculum can improve medical students' skills in gynecologic surgeries at Wayne State University. It compares students in the enhanced course with those in the standard program to assess improvements in understanding and handling surgical procedures. The trial targets students in their OBGYN clinical rotation who can attend all virtual lectures. Participants will complete surveys before and after the course to measure changes in their knowledge and skills. As an unphased study, this trial provides students with a unique opportunity to enhance their surgical skills and knowledge in a supportive learning environment.
Do I have to stop taking my current medications for this trial?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It focuses on educational training for medical students, so it's unlikely that your medications would be affected.
What prior data suggests that this curriculum is safe for medical students?
Research has shown that a structured plan in the operating room can enhance the safety perception among medical staff. Specifically, studies have found that surgical teams using a detailed safety checklist experience fewer complications during surgery. This suggests that structured educational programs, like the Surgical Operating Room Enhancement Curriculum, are likely safe for participants.
This curriculum aims to improve the knowledge and skills of medical students in surgical settings. It includes online lectures on topics such as anatomy and handling emergencies in gynecologic surgery. As an educational tool, the curriculum poses no direct health risks to participants. Instead, it seeks to make learning safer and more effective.12345Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Researchers are excited about the Surgical Operating Room Enhancement Curriculum because it offers a comprehensive, hands-on approach to training medical students in gynecologic surgery, unlike the standard curriculum. This new curriculum includes didactic lectures by gynecology-trained physicians and covers critical aspects like preoperative evaluation, surgical techniques, and postoperative care, which are not emphasized in the traditional training. By actively engaging students in these specialized topics and offering practical skills training, researchers hope to enhance their knowledge, proficiency, and confidence in handling gynecologic surgeries.
What evidence suggests that the Surgical Operating Room Enhancement Curriculum is effective for improving gynecologic surgical skills?
Research has shown that improving surgical training for medical students can greatly enhance their skills and confidence in the operating room (OR). In this trial, participants in the "Surgical Operating Room Enrichment Course" arm will receive enhanced training, including didactic lectures and hands-on skills training. One study found that students who attended an OR skills training workshop felt more confident and capable in performing surgical tasks. Another study highlighted the advantages of simulation training, which helps connect classroom learning with real-life surgery experiences. Overall, these improvements to the medical curriculum have led to better preparation and satisfaction among students. This suggests that adding more surgical training, as in the enrichment course, could effectively improve knowledge and skill in gynecologic surgery techniques.678910
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for medical students at Wayne State University who are interested in improving their knowledge and skills in gynecologic surgery. Students must voluntarily choose to participate and will have their responses de-identified to protect privacy.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Intervention
Participants attend virtual didactic lectures and complete pre- and post-training surveys
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in knowledge, proficiency, and clinical perceptions
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Surgical Operating Room Enhancement Curriculum
Trial Overview
The study tests if an enhanced Surgical Operating Room Enrichment Course can better equip medical students with knowledge and comfort in gynecologic surgical procedures compared to the standard rotation. It includes virtual lectures, perioperative care, surgical techniques, and emergency management.
How Is the Trial Designed?
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Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Participants in this arm will receive the enhanced Surgical Operating Room (OR) Enrichment Course as part of their medical student curriculum. This intervention includes both didactic lectures led by gynecology-trained physicians. The curriculum covers preoperative evaluation, perioperative complication prevention, gynecologic anatomy, surgical techniques, gynecologic emergencies, operative decision-making, postoperative care, and OR tasks and procedures. Participants will complete pre- and post-intervention surveys to assess changes in knowledge, proficiency, and clinical perceptions related to gynecologic surger
Participants in this arm will follow the standard medical student curriculum for the gynecology rotation, without the additional enrichment course. At the end of their rotation, they will complete a questionnaire assessing their baseline knowledge and perceptions of gynecologic surgery. No additional didactic or hands-on surgical skills training beyond the standard curriculum will be provided to this group
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Wayne State University
Lead Sponsor
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