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  • Obstetrics and Gynecology

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  • Clinical clerkships require practical skills and preparedness.
  • Traditional learning methods may not fully equip students for obstetrics and gynecology rotations.
  • Simulation offers a controlled environment for skill development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate a simulation laboratory for obstetrics and gynecology clerkships.
  • To enhance medical students' learning and preparedness for clinical practice.
  • To assess the impact of a simulation game on self-perceived competence and knowledge.

Main Methods:

  • Ninety-seven medical students participated in "The Labor Games" simulation during their clerkship.
  • A resident-as-teacher model was used with seven simulated obstetric task stations.
  • Paired pre- and post-assessments evaluated self-perceived proficiency and preparedness.

Main Results:

  • Statistically significant increases in self-perceived competence in all tested obstetric skills (P<.001).
  • High student satisfaction: 97% enjoyed the games, 97.9% reported increased knowledge, 96.9% learned valuable skills.
  • Students reported feeling more prepared for the clerkship (P<.001).

Conclusions:

  • "The Labor Games" simulation effectively improved medical students' self-confidence and skill levels in obstetric tasks.
  • The simulation laboratory is a low-cost, reproducible, and student-identified effective tool for teaching.
  • Simulation enhances preparedness and knowledge acquisition for obstetrics and gynecology clerkships.