Procedure Training Workshop: Enhancing Resident Experience and Enthusiasm for Ultrasound-guided Bedside Procedures

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Surgical Skills Training
• Internal Medicine Residency

Background:

• ACGME mandates essential procedure competency for IM residents.
• Lack of standardized guidelines for teaching these critical skills.
• Development of a Procedure Training Workshop (PTW) to bridge this educational gap.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess the effectiveness of a PTW in enhancing resident procedural skills.
• To evaluate the translation of learned skills into clinical practice.
• To measure changes in procedure volume and success rates post-intervention.

Main Methods:

• Internal medicine residents participated in a PTW using ultrasound-compatible task trainers for paracentesis, LP, and CVC placement.
• Pre- and post-session knowledge tests and surveys evaluated skill acquisition and confidence.
• Clinical data tracked procedure volume, success rates, and complications.

Main Results:

• Resident knowledge scores significantly improved from 67.4% to 84.1% (p < 0.001).
• Post-PTW, residents reported higher confidence in performing and teaching procedures (e.g., CVC 69% vs. 31%, p < 0.01).
• Procedure volumes increased (paracentesis: 71 to 143; LP: 87 to 156), with stable success rates.

Conclusions:

• The PTW is an effective half-day session for improving resident procedural competency.
• Hands-on training translates to increased bedside procedure volume.
• The workshop equips residents with essential skills, enhancing patient care.