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A simulation-based acute care curriculum for pediatric emergency medicine fellowship training programs
Adam Cheng1, Ran D Goldman, Mohammed Abu Aish
1Division of Emergency Medicine, British Columbia Children's Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. acheng@cw.bc.ca
Pediatric Emergency Care
|June 26, 2010
Summary
A new simulation curriculum for pediatric emergency medicine (PEM) fellows was developed and integrated, showing high trainee satisfaction with realistic scenarios and effective instruction. Further research is needed to assess educational outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Simulation Technology
- Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Background:
- Pediatric hospitals utilize simulation for critical care training.
- No established simulation curricula exist for pediatric emergency medicine (PEM) fellowship programs.
- This study addresses the need for structured simulation-based training in PEM.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop, integrate, and evaluate a simulation-based acute care curriculum for PEM fellowship training.
- To provide a framework for simulation integration in PEM education.
- To assess trainee satisfaction with the novel curriculum.
Main Methods:
- Developed 12 modules with 43 scenarios based on PEM learning objectives.
- Categorized modules into core (Year 1) and subspecialty (Year 2).
- Administered a 12-question survey to evaluate trainee satisfaction across four domains.
Main Results:
- Collected 66 surveys from PEM fellows.
- Trainees reported high satisfaction with realism, debriefing, and instruction.
- The simulation curriculum was perceived as an excellent learning experience.
Conclusions:
- Successfully integrated a simulation-based acute care curriculum into PEM fellowship.
- High trainee satisfaction indicates program effectiveness.
- Further research is recommended to evaluate educational outcomes.
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