Layan Alrahmani1, Elisabeth Codsi1,2, Kristi S Borowski1,3. 1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, Minnesota, USA. 2. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Sainte-Justine University Hospital of Quebec, University of Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. 3. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Allina Health, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: We evaluated the current state of ultrasound training in obstetrics and gynecology (OB-GYN) residency programs across the United States. METHODS: An electronic survey was sent to OB-GYN residency program directors and OB-GYN residents. Responses were obtained in September 2016. Program directors and residents were asked to reflect on their current ultrasound curriculum. RESULTS: A total of 93 program directors and 437 residents responded. Respondents were mostly from university programs located in tertiary centers. Ultrasound curricula varied: 11% of program directors and 23% of residents did not have any ultrasound-related didactics; of those who did, 27% of program directors and 40% of residents had it yearly or less. Three-quarters had mandatory ultrasound rotations, and few offered ultrasound electives (program directors, 52%; residents, 28%). Most residents were required to perform ultrasound examinations daily or weekly (98%). Most stated that the main focus of the rotation was OB only. Skill was evaluated mainly subjectively by direct observation. Although most program directors stated that residents were satisfactory/excellent in ultrasound, 22% would not treat patients on the basis of ultrasound examinations performed by their senior residents. Similarly, of all postgraduate year 4 respondents (n = 86), 76% stated that they will require additional training to be able to perform or read ultrasound examinations independently, and 43% would not treat a patient on the basis of their own ultrasound examinations without further confirmation. Residents believed that the biggest obstacle in ultrasound training is lack of dedicated faculty time (41%). CONCLUSIONS: Recognizing the lack of clearly defined milestones in ultrasound training in OB-GYN residency, this study confirms the substantial heterogeneity in curricula between programs, highlighting a need for a standardized ultrasound curriculum.
OBJECTIVES: We evaluated the current state of ultrasound training in obstetrics and gynecology (OB-GYN) residency programs across the United States. METHODS: An electronic survey was sent to OB-GYN residency program directors and OB-GYN residents. Responses were obtained in September 2016. Program directors and residents were asked to reflect on their current ultrasound curriculum. RESULTS: A total of 93 program directors and 437 residents responded. Respondents were mostly from university programs located in tertiary centers. Ultrasound curricula varied: 11% of program directors and 23% of residents did not have any ultrasound-related didactics; of those who did, 27% of program directors and 40% of residents had it yearly or less. Three-quarters had mandatory ultrasound rotations, and few offered ultrasound electives (program directors, 52%; residents, 28%). Most residents were required to perform ultrasound examinations daily or weekly (98%). Most stated that the main focus of the rotation was OB only. Skill was evaluated mainly subjectively by direct observation. Although most program directors stated that residents were satisfactory/excellent in ultrasound, 22% would not treat patients on the basis of ultrasound examinations performed by their senior residents. Similarly, of all postgraduate year 4 respondents (n = 86), 76% stated that they will require additional training to be able to perform or read ultrasound examinations independently, and 43% would not treat a patient on the basis of their own ultrasound examinations without further confirmation. Residents believed that the biggest obstacle in ultrasound training is lack of dedicated faculty time (41%). CONCLUSIONS: Recognizing the lack of clearly defined milestones in ultrasound training in OB-GYN residency, this study confirms the substantial heterogeneity in curricula between programs, highlighting a need for a standardized ultrasound curriculum.
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