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  • Gynecologic Oncology
  • Radiation Oncology
  • Medical Simulation

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  • Brachytherapy is crucial for cervical cancer local control but its use is declining.
  • Inconsistent gynecologic brachytherapy training in residency programs is a concern.
  • Poor applicator placement is linked to reduced local control rates.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and implement a proficiency-based training curriculum for cervical brachytherapy.
  • To address the variability in resident training for gynecologic brachytherapy.
  • To improve applicator placement and local control rates through enhanced training.

Main Methods:

  • Residents practiced tandem and ovoid applicator placement on a modified pelvic model.
  • Evaluations included applicator placement quality via plain films, procedural recall, and time.
  • Pre- and post-session surveys assessed resident confidence levels.

Main Results:

  • Applicator placement quality improved from 4.5 to 5 criteria met.
  • Procedural recall of key steps averaged 7.6 out of 8.
  • Execution time decreased by 10.5%, and confidence increased from 2.6 to 4.6.

Conclusions:

  • Proficiency-based simulation training significantly improved resident performance in cervical brachytherapy.
  • The curriculum enhanced procedural efficiency, applicator accuracy, and confidence.
  • This training model is valuable, especially for programs with low brachytherapy case volumes.