TY - JOUR
T1 - Strengthening the Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Curriculum Through Three Interactive Cases
AU - Kornfield, Molly Siegel
AU - Rubin, Elizabeth
AU - Parker, Pamela
AU - Garg, Bharti
AU - Stenson, Amy
AU - Amato, Paula
AU - Krieg, Sacha
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2023 Kornfield et al.
PY - 2023
Y1 - 2023
N2 - Introduction: Improved reproductive endocrinology and infertility (REI) curricula are needed to address educational deficiencies both at our institution and on a national level. To improve REI education for OB/GYN residents and medical students, we developed and piloted a curriculum with in-person and virtual flexibility. Methods: We developed three clinical vignettes for a facilitator-led case-based discussion among OB/GYN residents: two office cases and one emergency scenario. Cases were evaluated by content experts and tested before implementation. Pre- and postsurveys included both multiple-choice questions on content and a Likert-scale self-assessment of comfort, satisfaction, and knowledge. Postsurveys were administered immediately postintervention and at a delayed interval. Responses were compared using paired t tests and McNemar tests. Results: Eighteen learners (16 OB/GYN residents and two medical students) participated, the majority in person, of whom 17 (94%) completed a postsurvey. Self-rated proficiency in evaluating and managing irregular menses, infertility, and amenorrhea all improved significantly immediately following the intervention (p < .05 for all). Learners reported significantly more knowledge and comfort with REI compared to other subspecialties following the intervention (p < .05). More learners responded correctly to knowledge questions postintervention (p < .05 for questions 1 and 2, p = .16 for question 3). All learners were satisfied with and enjoyed the curriculum. Eight learners completed the delayed postsurvey and showed sustained improvements in knowledge and competence with REI content. Discussion: Facilitator-guided case-based learning was effective in improving learners' confidence, comfort, and knowledge in managing REI conditions, and improvements were sustained following a delayed interval.
AB - Introduction: Improved reproductive endocrinology and infertility (REI) curricula are needed to address educational deficiencies both at our institution and on a national level. To improve REI education for OB/GYN residents and medical students, we developed and piloted a curriculum with in-person and virtual flexibility. Methods: We developed three clinical vignettes for a facilitator-led case-based discussion among OB/GYN residents: two office cases and one emergency scenario. Cases were evaluated by content experts and tested before implementation. Pre- and postsurveys included both multiple-choice questions on content and a Likert-scale self-assessment of comfort, satisfaction, and knowledge. Postsurveys were administered immediately postintervention and at a delayed interval. Responses were compared using paired t tests and McNemar tests. Results: Eighteen learners (16 OB/GYN residents and two medical students) participated, the majority in person, of whom 17 (94%) completed a postsurvey. Self-rated proficiency in evaluating and managing irregular menses, infertility, and amenorrhea all improved significantly immediately following the intervention (p < .05 for all). Learners reported significantly more knowledge and comfort with REI compared to other subspecialties following the intervention (p < .05). More learners responded correctly to knowledge questions postintervention (p < .05 for questions 1 and 2, p = .16 for question 3). All learners were satisfied with and enjoyed the curriculum. Eight learners completed the delayed postsurvey and showed sustained improvements in knowledge and competence with REI content. Discussion: Facilitator-guided case-based learning was effective in improving learners' confidence, comfort, and knowledge in managing REI conditions, and improvements were sustained following a delayed interval.
KW - Amenorrhea
KW - Case-Based Learning
KW - Egg Retrieval
KW - Fertility
KW - Infertility
KW - OB/GYN - Reproductive Endocrinology/Infertility
KW - Problem-Based Learning
KW - Reproductive Endocrinology
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U2 - 10.15766/mep_2374-8265.11375
DO - 10.15766/mep_2374-8265.11375
M3 - Article
C2 - 38131037
AN - SCOPUS:85181178616
SN - 2374-8265
VL - 19
SP - 11375
JO - MedEdPORTAL : the journal of teaching and learning resources
JF - MedEdPORTAL : the journal of teaching and learning resources
ER -