Emergency Medicine Interest Group Procedural Simulation Conference: An Experience for Multiple Learner Levels

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Simulation-Based Learning
• Emergency Medicine Training

Background:

• Identified knowledge gaps exist between procedural knowledge verbalization and actual performance in medical simulations.
• Existing educational methods may not adequately translate theoretical understanding into practical skills.
• Need for effective strategies to enhance procedural competency in medical trainees.

Purpose of the Study:

• To design and implement a procedural simulation conference for medical students.
• To enhance students' procedural skills development through targeted instruction and deliberate practice.
• To evaluate the perceived effectiveness of the simulation conference.

Main Methods:

• Developed a conference with six distinct procedure stations, each with specific learning objectives.
• Included instruction and deliberate practice components at each station.
• Recruited 60 medical students and 20 instructors from an Emergency Medicine Interest Group.

Main Results:

• A majority of participants reported the conference was helpful in improving procedural skills.
• The simulation format provided a practical platform for skill acquisition.
• Positive feedback indicated perceived enhancement in practical competency.

Conclusions:

• Procedural simulation conferences incorporating instruction and deliberate practice are effective for medical students.
• This educational intervention successfully addressed gaps in procedural skill performance.
• Simulation-based learning is a valuable tool for enhancing clinical procedural competency.