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Implementation of a Novel Wilderness Medicine Simulation Course for Medical Students
Katherine A Sprengel1, Sophia Redpath1, Kira L Palazzo1
1Third-Year Medical Student, Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center.
Summary
Introducing wilderness medicine simulation early in medical education boosts student confidence and interest in the field. This innovative approach offers broad educational benefits for future physicians in austere environments.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Wilderness Medicine
- Simulation-Based Learning
Background:
- Wilderness medicine is an expanding specialty focused on healthcare in remote settings.
- Simulation-based education is a proven pedagogical tool in emergency and wilderness medicine, especially at the graduate level.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the feasibility and impact of integrating wilderness medicine concepts into undergraduate medical education via high-fidelity simulation.
- To evaluate the effect of early exposure to wilderness medicine simulation on medical students' confidence and interest in the field.
Main Methods:
- A novel 1-day, case-based wilderness medicine simulation curriculum was developed.
- Undergraduate medical students participated in the simulation, with pre- and post-simulation surveys administered to gauge changes in knowledge and interest.
Main Results:
- 10 out of 12 surveyed students reported a significant increase in confidence managing urgent medical cases.
- Student interest in wilderness medicine substantially increased following the simulation.
- All participants affirmed the effectiveness of simulation as a learning modality for this subject matter.
Conclusions:
- Integrating wilderness medicine simulation into medical school curricula is feasible and effective.
- This simulation model provides a adaptable framework for other institutions seeking to enhance medical education in austere medicine.
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