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The OB/GYN clerkship rotation sequence. Does it affect performance on final examinations?

W N Spellacy1

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of South Florida College of Medicine, Tampa 33606, USA.

The Journal of Reproductive Medicine
|March 26, 1998
PubMed
Summary

The timing of the Obstetrics/Gynecology (OB/GYN) clerkship does not impact final grades. Students with similar academic potential achieve comparable scores regardless of rotation timing.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology

Background:

  • The timing of medical school clerkships can influence student performance.
  • Understanding factors affecting performance in the Obstetrics/Gynecology (OB/GYN) clerkship is crucial for curriculum development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate whether the timing of the OB/GYN clerkship affects student performance on final examinations.
  • To assess if early or late rotation scheduling impacts OB/GYN clerkship grades.

Main Methods:

  • A comparative analysis of final OB/GYN clerkship examination scores for 165 medical students over three years.
  • Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) scores were utilized to standardize for academic potential across student groups.

Main Results:

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  • A statistically significant correlation was observed between MCAT scores and National Board of Medical Examiners OB/GYN clerkship examination scores (r = .22, P < .005).
  • No significant differences in examination scores were found between students completing their OB/GYN clerkship early versus late in the academic year.

    • Conclusions:

    • Student academic potential, as measured by MCAT scores, is a significant factor in OB/GYN clerkship performance.
    • The timing of the OB/GYN clerkship rotation within the academic year does not appear to affect examination outcomes for students of similar academic caliber.