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Otitis Media Module in the Pediatric Preclerkship Educational Exercises (PRECEDE) Curriculum
Stacy Cooper1, W Christopher Golden2, Michael A Barone3
1Assistant Professor, Department of Oncology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine; Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Summary
The PRECEDE curriculum effectively trained medical students in pediatric otitis media diagnosis and management. Over 86% of students rated the module excellent, improving their clinical skills.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Pediatrics
- Clinical Skills Training
Background:
- The Johns Hopkins Pediatrics Clerkship developed the PRECEDE curriculum for essential pediatric clinical skills.
- The otitis media module is part of this curriculum, preparing students for clerkships.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of the otitis media module within the PRECEDE curriculum.
- To assess the impact of the module on medical students' diagnostic and treatment skills for otitis media.
Main Methods:
- A 2-hour module including a 1-hour didactic overview of otitis media.
- Students rotated through four stations focusing on prescription writing, diagnosis via video, and otoscopic examination techniques.
- Faculty facilitators guided discussions for skill development.
Main Results:
- 254 third- and fourth-year medical students participated between 2010 and 2012.
- 86% of learners rated the overall quality of the module as excellent.
- 14% of learners rated the module as good.
Conclusions:
- The otitis media module equips students with essential skills for patient assessment, diagnosis, and care planning.
- This module serves as a platform for broader pediatric skills education.
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