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Abortion education for residents

M A Castle1, E Hakim-Elahi

  • 1Planned Parenthood of New York City, Inc., USA.

Obstetrics and Gynecology
|April 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Planned Parenthood developed a physician training program for first-trimester abortions. This initiative successfully trained 53 physicians, enhancing abortion care access nationwide.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Gynecology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Physician training in first-trimester abortion procedures is crucial for reproductive healthcare access.
  • Off-site educational programs present unique logistical challenges for medical institutions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the curriculum, implementation, and outcomes of a physician education program for first-trimester abortion.
  • To identify obstacles and solutions in establishing a collaborative, off-site medical training program.

Main Methods:

  • The program utilized a comprehensive curriculum covering technical and counseling skills.
  • Individualized instruction and robust quality-assurance measures were implemented.
  • Obstacles such as recruitment and scheduling were addressed through hospital outreach and flexible scheduling.

Main Results:

  • 53 residents and attending physicians were trained in first-trimester abortion procedures.
  • 25 trained physicians are currently providing abortion services nationally.
  • The program demonstrated a successful model for collaborative off-site medical education.

Conclusions:

  • Planned Parenthood's physician education program effectively trained healthcare providers in first-trimester abortion.
  • The program's model offers valuable insights for establishing similar collaborative educational initiatives.
  • Addressing recruitment and scheduling challenges is key to the success of off-site medical training programs.

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