Workshop for Basic Gynaecological Examinations: Improving Medical Student Learning through Clinical Simulation

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Gynaecology
• Clinical Skills Training

Background:

• Medical students often lack experience in gynaecological examinations.
• There is a need to evaluate educational interventions for improving clinical skills.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess the impact of the Workshop on Basic Principles for Clinical Gynaecological Exploration (BPCGE) on medical students' knowledge, confidence, and satisfaction.
• To evaluate the effectiveness of the BPCGE in achieving its stated learning objectives.

Main Methods:

• A quasi-experimental pre-post-learning study design was employed.
• Participants included 4th-year medical students over two academic years.
• Effectiveness was measured using multiple-choice tests and self-administered questionnaires assessing knowledge, confidence, and satisfaction.

Main Results:

• A high workshop attendance rate (92.4%) was observed.
• Significant improvements in theoretical-practical knowledge were noted post-workshop.
• Student confidence and satisfaction scores increased substantially, exceeding initial low levels.

Conclusions:

• The BPCGE effectively enhances medical students' theoretical and practical knowledge in gynaecological examinations.
• The workshop leads to high levels of student satisfaction and objective achievement.
• Positive outcomes in gynaecological clinical skills training are sustained annually.