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Formation of an Intraoperative Educational Curriculum for Anesthesiology Residents Using a Systematic Approach
Daniel P Walsh1, Sara E Neves, Vanessa T Wong
1From the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.
A&A Practice
|October 23, 2020
Summary
This study developed an evidence-based curriculum for anesthesiology residents, enhancing intraoperative teaching and literature discussion. The new curriculum aims to improve resident education through structured topics and an e-journal club.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Anesthesiology
Background:
- Anesthesiology residency training often lacks structured intraoperative teaching.
- There is a need for evidence-based educational methods and improved resident exposure to primary anesthesiology literature.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and implement an innovative curriculum for anesthesiology residents.
- To enhance the evidence-based component of resident education.
- To increase intraoperative educational discussions between trainees and faculty.
Main Methods:
- Utilized Kern's 6-step approach to curriculum development.
- Created a curriculum incorporating a structured topic outline.
- Implemented an electronic journal club and other resources to facilitate topic discussion.
Main Results:
- The curriculum was designed to be robust and innovative.
- Aims to increase evidence-based learning and intraoperative discussion.
- Facilitates engagement with primary anesthesiology literature.
Conclusions:
- The developed curriculum addresses the need for structured, evidence-based intraoperative teaching in anesthesiology residency.
- The curriculum is expected to improve resident education and faculty-trainee interaction.
- The structured approach and e-journal club are key components for enhancing learning.
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