Developing a simulation-based education curriculum sample in postgraduate emergency medicine education.

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Emergency Medicine Training

Background:

• Simulation offers a controlled environment for medical trainees to practice complex scenarios.
• Developing effective simulation curricula is crucial for enhancing critical thinking and decision-making skills in emergency medicine.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop and evaluate a simulation-based curriculum for emergency medicine residency.
• To assess the impact of simulation training on residents' practical skills and clinical judgment.

Main Methods:

• A mixed-methods study involving Delphi technique with specialists, a multidisciplinary workshop for curriculum development, and multi-patient simulation implementation.
• Qualitative data collected via focus groups with residents four months post-implementation, followed by thematic analysis.

Main Results:

• Participants reported enhanced practical skills and improved clinical decision-making abilities.
• Focus group discussions confirmed the perceived value of simulation training and its transferability to real-life situations.

Conclusions:

• Simulation-based learning is a valuable educational tool for emergency medicine residency.
• This approach can improve training quality through safe practice, debriefing, and reflection, thereby increasing resident confidence and competence.