What this study is
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.
What's being tested
- Surgical Operating Room Enrichment Course
Intervention · OTHER
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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Intervention · OTHER
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Study details
- Official title
- Surgical Operating Room Enhancement Curriculum for Medical Students: A Quality Improvement and Prospective Cohort Study
- Sponsor
- Wayne State University
- Conditions
- Gynecology · Medical Education · Operating Rooms
- Enrolling
- 60 people
- Starts
- 2025-05-15
- Est. completion
- 2026-09-01
- Design
- Open-label, randomized, parallel groups
- Record
- View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Who can join
Sex ALLHealthy volunteers AcceptedYou may qualify if
- 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
You can't join if
- 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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Study locations (1)
1 openWayne State University SOM, Dept of OBGYN
Detroit, Michigan, United States
- Emma Cermak, MD · Contact914 362 8885ecermak@med.wayne.edu
Recruiting
Study team
Sponsor
Wayne State University
Study ID IRB-24-06-6938
Frequently asked questions
The sponsor hasn't published answers to common questions for this trial.