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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Simulation

Background:

  • Gastroenterology education for medical students requires effective methods to teach complex anatomy and clinical procedures.
  • Traditional learning may not fully convey the clinical and anatomical implications of endoscopic procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the utility of endoscopy simulation in enhancing pre-clerkship medical students' understanding of gastroenterology.
  • To assess the impact of simulation on student interest in gastroenterology.

Main Methods:

  • A simulation session using endoscopy simulators was conducted for pre-clerkship medical students during their gastroenterology block.
  • Students engaged with the simulator to explore clinical and anatomical aspects of endoscopy.

Main Results:

  • Students reported that the simulation session was beneficial for their understanding of gastroenterology.
  • The session positively influenced students' interest in pursuing gastroenterology.

Conclusions:

  • Endoscopy simulation serves as an effective and enjoyable supplementary tool for gastroenterology education in pre-clinical years.
  • Simulation can foster early interest and improve comprehension of endoscopic procedures and their relevance.