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Published on: May 9, 2021
Early experience with a combined surgical and obstetrics/gynecology clerkship: We do get along
Sherif Abdel-Misih1, Nicole Verbeck2, Curtis Walker3
1The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Department of Surgery, 320 W. 10th Ave., M256 Starling Loving Hall, Columbus OH 43210, USA.
Background:
In 2012, the Ohio State University College of Medicine (OSUCOM) implemented a new undergraduate medical curriculum. We compare outcomes of a third year traditional clerkship format to a combined Surgery and Obstetrics/Gynecology 'ring'.
Methods:
Performance outcomes of 4 consecutive classes were compared between pre- (2014, 2015) and post-curricular revision (2016, 2017).
Results:
Three hundred ninety-one students consented use of their educational data for research. We examined medical knowledge (NBME scores, USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 CK scores) and student satisfaction between pre- and post-curricular revision. Results demonstrated no statistically significant difference in the Obstetrics/Gynecology NBME shelf examination. Surgery NBME and USMLE Step 2 scores were increased and statistically significant but satisfaction of both disciplines was higher pre-curricular revision.
Conclusion:
Medical knowledge outcomes in this combined 'ring' were similar to or higher than performance in previous years'. Future analyses are needed to assess the impact of OSUCOM curricular revision.
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