Surgical Operating Room Enhancement Curriculum for Medical Students

Part of paid clinical trials in Detroit, Michigan.

Sponsor
Wayne State University
Study ID
NCT07006337
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Gynecology
  • Medical Education
  • Operating Rooms

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
N/A - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Accepted

Interventions

  • Surgical Operating Room Enrichment Course — 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
  • Active Comparator #1 — OTHER
    Active Comparator #1

Study Details

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.

Key Dates

Start date
May 15, 2025
Status verified
May 2025
Primary completion
Sep 1, 2026
Completion
Sep 1, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
60 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
OTHER

Arms

  • Experimental: Surgical Operating Room Enrichment Course
    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
  • Active Comparator: Standard Curriculum (Control)
    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

Primary Outcome Measure

Change in Knowledge and Proficiency in Gynecologic Surgical Techniques [ Time Frame: From baseline (start of rotation) to end of rotation (5 weeks) ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
Wayne State University SOM, Dept of OBGYNDetroitMichigan48201
Emma Cermak, MD
[email protected]
914 362 8885

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