A Targeted Curriculum Using Gamification of Topics to Address Knowledge Gaps From the Obstetrics and Gynecology...

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Obstetrics and Gynecology Training
• Assessment and Evaluation

Background:

• The Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology (CREOG) In-Service Training Exam (ITE) is a key assessment tool for OB/GYN residents.
• Identifying knowledge gaps is crucial for effective resident education and performance improvement.
• Traditional review methods may not always engage residents or effectively address specific areas of weakness.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the impact of a gamified, Jeopardy-style review curriculum on OB/GYN resident performance on the CREOG ITE.
• To determine if targeted review of incorrectly answered topics improves exam scores.
• To assess resident perceptions of the helpfulness of the gamified curriculum.

Main Methods:

• A needs assessment identified topics with low resident performance on the 2024 CREOG ITE.
• A 3-session curriculum focused on these weak areas, incorporating a Jeopardy-style game format.
• Performance on the 2025 ITE was compared to 2024, with a focus on reviewed topics and control topics.

Main Results:

• Residents rated the gamified curriculum highly (mean score 4.37/5).
• Significant improvement was observed in performance on topics covered by the curriculum (p < 0.001).
• No significant performance difference was noted for non-intervention topics that were previously challenging.

Conclusions:

• A gamified, Jeopardy-style curriculum effectively improved resident performance on specific CREOG ITE topics.
• This study supports the use of gamification in developing review curricula for residents and other health professions learners.
• Targeted educational interventions using engaging formats can enhance knowledge acquisition and retention.