Assessing Resident Knowledge Regarding Menopause, Treatment, and Patient Care.

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Women's Health
• Gynecology

Background:

• Current literature highlights deficiencies in menopause education for OB-GYN residents.
• Limited formal curricula contribute to gaps in resident knowledge and comfort with menopause management.
• This is a concern given the growing aging population in the United States.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess OB-GYN resident knowledge of menopause.
• To evaluate resident understanding of menopause treatment options.
• To determine resident preparedness for managing menopausal patients.

Main Methods:

• A cross-sectional, survey-based study was conducted.
• OB-GYN residents at The University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita participated.
• The survey assessed knowledge and comfort related to menopause topics.

Main Results:

• A 70% response rate (14/20 residents) was achieved.
• Most residents had limited exposure (<5 hours) to menopause education.
• Two out of five knowledge questions had <25% correct responses, indicating significant knowledge gaps.

Conclusions:

• OB-GYN residents demonstrate limited knowledge and comfort in menopause management.
• Findings align with existing literature on resident education deficits.
• Standardized curricula and increased clinical exposure are suggested to enhance resident competency.