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1Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science/David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, USA. doogunye@ucla.edu
The Journal of Reproductive Medicine
|October 18, 2007
Summary
Medical students
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Curriculum Development
Background:
- Medical school curricula require effective methods for teaching obstetrics and gynecology.
- Student-led PowerPoint presentations were implemented as a novel educational tool.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the modification of a required PowerPoint presentation curriculum for medical students during their obstetrics-gynecology rotation.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective review analyzed 90 medical student PowerPoint presentations, grades, and evaluations from 2000-2004.
- Descriptive and correlation statistical tests were employed.
Main Results:
- Presentations covered most Association for Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics (APGO) objectives, with minimal focus on breast disorders and human sexuality.
- Student presentations, posted online, were accessed as educational material.
- 70-90% of students found the curriculum useful, though some reported challenges with faculty support and material access.
- Presentation grades positively correlated with oral, National Board of Medical Examiners Obstetrics-Gynecology, and clinical scores.
- The curriculum effectively taught segments of Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Educators (ACGME) competency.
Conclusions:
- Student-led PowerPoint presentations enhance the educational experience in obstetrics-gynecology.
- This method effectively covers APGO educational objectives and ACGME competency requirements.
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