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NCT Number: NCT07006337

Surgical Operating Room Enhancement Curriculum for Medical Students

The goal of this clinical trial is to assess whether integrating an enhanced Surgical Operating Room (OR) curriculum into the medical student program improves knowledge and proficiency in gynecologic surgical techniques and procedures among medical students at Wayne State University. The main questions it aims to answer are:

Does the Surgical Operating Room Enrichment Course increase medical students' knowledge and comfort with gynecologic surgical procedures?

Does participation in the course improve students' clinical perceptions and management of gynecologic emergencies?

Researchers will compare students who participate in the Surgical Operating Room Enrichment Course (intervention group) to those who complete the standard rotation (control group) to see if the enhanced curriculum leads to greater improvements in knowledge and clinical skills.

Participants will:

Attend virtual didactic lectures covering gynecologic anatomy, perioperative care, surgical techniques, and management of gynecologic emergencies

Complete pre- and post-training surveys assessing knowledge, skills, and perceptions related to gynecologic surgery

This study involves approximately 60 medical students, with participation being voluntary and all responses de-identified.

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Key information

Conditions

Gynecology Medical Education Operating Rooms

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Wayne State University SOM, Dept of OBGYN

Detroit, Michigan, 48201, United States

Location status: Recruiting

Location contact

Emma Cermak, MD

CONTACT

[email protected]

914 362 8885

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Medical students currently enrolled in the Wayne State University OBGYN clinical rotation (5-week block)
  • Willingness to voluntarily participate in surveys and training sessions
  • Ability to attend all didactic lectures

Exclusion criteria

  • Prior completion of a structured surgical operating room enrichment course (e.g., elective subspecialty training)
  • Inability to participate virtual sessions due to conflicting clinical/academic schedules
  • Non-English speakers (due to English-language survey instruments)

Treatment and study plan

Surgical Operating Room Enrichment Course

Other

The intervention consists of multiple structured training sessions delivered during the gynecology rotation. Sessions include lectures on surgical principles and gynecologic procedures. The course is taught by OBGYN physicians and is designed to enhance students' proficiency in surgical techniques, perioperative care, and management of gynecologic emergencies. Educational materials are based on relevant surgical guidelines and textbooks

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Other

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Primary outcomes

  1. Change in Knowledge and Proficiency in Gynecologic Surgical Techniques

    Time frame: From baseline (start of rotation) to end of rotation (5 weeks)

    Assessed by the difference in scores on a validated knowledge and skills questionnaire administered before and after participation in the Surgical Operating Room Enrichment Course. The questionnaire evaluates understanding of gynecologic anatomy, surgical steps, perioperative care, and technical proficiency, using a combination of multiple-choice, Likert scale, and open-ended questions. Improvement will be measured by comparing pre- and post-intervention scores within and between the intervention and control groups.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Change in Clinical Perceptions and Comfort with Gynecologic Emergencies

    Time frame: From baseline (start of rotation) to end of rotation (5 weeks)

    Measured by the difference in self-reported confidence and comfort levels in managing gynecologic emergencies, as captured by Likert scale items and open-ended responses in the pre- and post-intervention surveys. This outcome will assess whether the enrichment course influences students' perceived preparedness for real-world clinical scenarios.

  2. Participant Satisfaction with Surgical Operating Room Curriculum

    Time frame: At end of rotation (5 weeks)

    Assessed via post-intervention survey items evaluating satisfaction with the curriculum content, teaching methods, and perceived educational value. Survey includes Likert scale and open-ended feedback questions.

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

Richard Hsu, MD

CONTACT

[email protected]

9143628885

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Wayne State University

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Registry information

Official study title

Surgical Operating Room Enhancement Curriculum for Medical Students: A Quality Improvement and Prospective Cohort Study

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
Jun 5, 2025
Registry last updated
Jun 5, 2025

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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