OBJECTIVES: To describe the implementation and evaluation of a case-based microbiology curriculum during daily microbiology rounds. METHODS: Vignettes consist of short cases with images and questions that facilitate discussion among microbiologists, pathologists, infectious disease physicians, and trainees (residents and fellows). We performed a survey to assess the value of these vignettes to trainees. RESULTS: Motivation to come to rounds on time increased from 60% to 100%. Trainees attending rounds after implementation of the vignettes perceived the value of microbiology rounds to be significantly higher compared with those who attended rounds before implementation (P = .04). Pathology residents found that vignettes were helpful for retaining knowledge (8.3 of 10 points). CONCLUSIONS: The vignettes have enhanced the value of microbiology rounds by serving as a formalized curriculum exposing trainees from multiple specialties to various microbiology topics. Emphasis on interdisciplinary interactions between clinical and laboratory personnel was highlighted with this case-based curriculum.
OBJECTIVES: To describe the implementation and evaluation of a case-based microbiology curriculum during daily microbiology rounds. METHODS: Vignettes consist of short cases with images and questions that facilitate discussion among microbiologists, pathologists, infectious disease physicians, and trainees (residents and fellows). We performed a survey to assess the value of these vignettes to trainees. RESULTS: Motivation to come to rounds on time increased from 60% to 100%. Trainees attending rounds after implementation of the vignettes perceived the value of microbiology rounds to be significantly higher compared with those who attended rounds before implementation (P = .04). Pathology residents found that vignettes were helpful for retaining knowledge (8.3 of 10 points). CONCLUSIONS: The vignettes have enhanced the value of microbiology rounds by serving as a formalized curriculum exposing trainees from multiple specialties to various microbiology topics. Emphasis on interdisciplinary interactions between clinical and laboratory personnel was highlighted with this case-based curriculum.
Authors: Jeannette Guarner; Eileen M Burd; Colleen S Kraft; Wendy S Armstrong; Kenya Lenorr; Jennifer O Spicer; Donna Martin; Carlos del Rio Journal: J Clin Microbiol Date: 2014-11-12 Impact factor: 5.948
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Authors: Samy Shaban Mahmoud; Mona Husein El Mahdy; Mohamed Salih Mahfouz; Ibrahim Saad Nada; Abdulwahab Abdoh Aqeeli; Mohammed Ahmed Al Darbi; Anas Elias Ahmed Journal: Biomed Res Int Date: 2018-05-14 Impact factor: 3.411