An Anaesthesiology and Emergency Medicine Multidisciplinary Simulation-Based Bootcamp

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Simulation-Based Training
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Background:

• Multidisciplinary education fosters collaboration through shared mental models.
• Induction curricula are essential for training medical professionals.
• Anaesthesiology and Emergency Medicine have distinct yet overlapping training needs.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop a sustainable induction curriculum for Anaesthesiology and Emergency Medicine trainees and nurses.
• To implement training within a simulated multidisciplinary environment.
• To enhance interdependent collaboration between these two critical medical fields.

Main Methods:

• A two-day bootcamp incorporating lectures, equipment demonstrations, workshops, and high-fidelity simulations.
• Pre- and post-course MCQ tests assessed knowledge acquisition.
• Procedural skill confidence was evaluated using pre- and post-course confidence scores.
• Participant feedback was gathered using a 5-point Likert scale.

Main Results:

• Statistically significant increases in post-course MCQ scores (p<0.01), indicating enhanced knowledge acquisition.
• A significant rise in total procedural confidence scores from 375 (±9.15) to 550 (±8.43) (p<0.01).
• All participants confirmed that educational objectives were met and relevant to clinical practice, with strong endorsement of team training.

Conclusions:

• Multidisciplinary simulation-based training effectively improves team performance and knowledge transfer across disciplines.
• Integrated training between Anaesthesiology and Emergency Medicine optimizes educational resource utilization within current specialty training systems.
• This approach provides a model for sustainable, collaborative induction programs.