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Nicholas R Cormier1, Anjali Chacko1, Ragasnehith Maddula1
1The authors are in the Department of Anesthesiology at the Yale School of Medicine in New Haven, CT. and are Assistant Professors; is a Chief Resident; is an Anesthesiology Resident; is a Critical Care Fellow; is an Associate Professor; is a Professor.
The Journal of Education in Perioperative Medicine : JEPM
|August 13, 2026
Summary
A flipped classroom curriculum improved medical student preparation and engagement during anesthesiology rotations. This innovative approach enhanced intraoperative teaching quality for both learners and educators.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Anesthesiology
- Surgical Training
Background:
- Anesthesiology rotations offer valuable skills and mentorship but face challenges with varied curricula and limited teaching time.
- Flipped classroom models show promise for enhancing intraoperative teaching effectiveness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate a flipped classroom curriculum for intraoperative teaching in anesthesiology.
- To assess its impact on medical student preparation, engagement, and teaching quality.
Main Methods:
- A 6-month pilot study implemented a daily, synchronized flipped classroom curriculum with pre- and post-intervention surveys.
- Outcomes measured included self-reported and educator-assessed student preparation, learning goals, and engagement using Likert scales.
Main Results:
- Medical students reported significantly improved preparation, goal setting, and review of foundational material.
- Educators (attendings and residents) also noted enhanced student preparation and engagement.
- Both students and educators found the curriculum valuable, organized, and effective in promoting higher-order teaching.
Conclusions:
- A flipped classroom curriculum effectively enhances intraoperative teaching in anesthesiology.
- It improves learner preparation, engagement, and facilitates a structured teaching agenda.
- The synchronized, calendar-based format was well-received and perceived as valuable.