Enhanced operating room curriculum to improve medical student gynecologic surgery skills
Surgical Operating Room Enhancement Curriculum for Medical Students: A Quality Improvement and Prospective Cohort Study
This trial will test whether adding an enhanced surgical OR course helps Wayne State medical students learn gynecologic procedures and feel more comfortable managing gynecologic emergencies.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Wayne State University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Detroit, Michigan) |
| Trial ID | NCT07006337 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
Wayne State investigators will offer a Surgical Operating Room Enrichment Course to medical students on the OBGYN rotation and compare outcomes to students completing the standard rotation. The intervention includes virtual didactic lectures on gynecologic anatomy, perioperative care, surgical techniques, and emergency management, plus related training sessions and surveys. Outcomes measured will include changes in knowledge, self-reported comfort with procedures, and clinical perceptions of gynecologic emergency management. Results will be compared between the intervention and control groups to determine whether the enhanced curriculum leads to greater improvements.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal participants are Wayne State University medical students currently enrolled in the 5-week OBGYN clinical rotation who can attend all virtual lectures and complete surveys.
Not a fit: Students who have already completed a structured surgical OR enrichment course, cannot attend virtual sessions due to schedule conflicts, or are non-English speakers may not benefit from this course.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the curriculum could help medical students gain stronger gynecologic surgical knowledge and greater confidence in managing related clinical situations.
How similar studies have performed: Prior educational and simulation-based OR curricula have generally shown improvements in medical student knowledge and confidence, though few have targeted gynecologic surgery specifically.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * 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 Criteria: * 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)
Where this trial is running
Detroit, Michigan
- Wayne State University SOM, Dept of OBGYN — Detroit, Michigan, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Richard Hsu, MD
- Email: rihsu@med.wayne.edu
- Phone: 9143628885
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.