Surgical Operating Room Enhancement Curriculum for Medical Students

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Gynecology; Medical Education; Operating Rooms

• Registration Number: NCT07006337
• Lead Sponsor: Wayne State University

Brief Summary

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.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2025-05
• Study Start: 2025-05-15
• Study First Submitted: 2025-05-15
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-05-27
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-05-27
• Study First Posted: 2025-06-05
• Last Update Posted: 2025-06-05
• Primary Completion: 2026-09-01
• Study Completion: 2026-09-01

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

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)

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Change in Knowledge and Proficiency in Gynecologic Surgical Techniques	From baseline (start of rotation) to end of rotation (5 weeks)	Assessed by the difference in scores on a validated knowledge and skills questionnaire administered before and after participation in the Surgical Operating Room Enrichment Course. The questionnaire evaluates understanding of gynecologic anatomy, surgical steps, perioperative care, and technical proficiency, using a combination of multiple-choice, Likert scale, and open-ended questions. Improvement will be measured by comparing pre- and post-intervention scores within and between the intervention and control groups.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Participant Satisfaction with Surgical Operating Room Curriculum	At end of rotation (5 weeks)	Assessed via post-intervention survey items evaluating satisfaction with the curriculum content, teaching methods, and perceived educational value. Survey includes Likert scale and open-ended feedback questions.
Change in Clinical Perceptions and Comfort with Gynecologic Emergencies	From baseline (start of rotation) to end of rotation (5 weeks)	Measured by the difference in self-reported confidence and comfort levels in managing gynecologic emergencies, as captured by Likert scale items and open-ended responses in the pre- and post-intervention surveys. This outcome will assess whether the enrichment course influences students' perceived preparedness for real-world clinical scenarios.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Wayne State University SOM, Dept of OBGYN; 🇺🇸 Detroit, Michigan, United States