G Schmidt1, C Gerlinger2, J Endrikat2, L Gabriel2, C Müller2, S Baus2, T Volk2, Sebastian Findeklee2,3, E F Solomayer2, A Hamza2,4, R Ströder2. 1. Department of Gynecology, Obstetrics and Reproductive Medicine, University Medical School of Saarland, Kirrberger Straße, 66421, HomburgSaar, Germany. gilda.schmidt@uks.eu. 2. Department of Gynecology, Obstetrics and Reproductive Medicine, University Medical School of Saarland, Kirrberger Straße, 66421, HomburgSaar, Germany. 3. MVZ Fertility Center Hamburg, 20095, Hamburg, Germany. 4. Department of Gynecology, Obstetrics, Kantonsspital Baden AG, 5404, Baden, Switzerland.
Abstract
PURPOSE: To investigate whether a training program on breast ultrasound skills including core-needle biopsies to undergraduate students can improve medical knowledge and learning satisfaction. METHODS: Medical students attending mandatory classes at the Medical School of the University of Saarland received a supplemental theoretical and hands-on training program on ultrasound (US) breast screening and on US-guided core-needle biopsy using an agar-agar phantom. Experienced breast specialists and ultrasound examiners served as trainers applying Peyton's 4-step training approach. The students' theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills were tested before and after the training program, using a multiple-choice questionnaire (MCQ), the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) and a student curriculum evaluation. RESULTS: The MCQ results showed a significant increase of the student's theoretical knowledge (50.2-75.2%, p < 0.001). After the course, the OSCE showed a mean total of 17.3/20 points (86.5%), confirming the practical implementation of the new skills. The student curriculum evaluation in general was very positive. A total of 16/20 questions were rated between 1.2 and 1.7 (very good) and 3 questions were rated as 2.1 (good). CONCLUSION: Undergraduate student's medical education can be enhanced by teaching breast US skills.
PURPOSE: To investigate whether a training program on breast ultrasound skills including core-needle biopsies to undergraduate students can improve medical knowledge and learning satisfaction. METHODS: Medical students attending mandatory classes at the Medical School of the University of Saarland received a supplemental theoretical and hands-on training program on ultrasound (US) breast screening and on US-guided core-needle biopsy using an agar-agar phantom. Experienced breast specialists and ultrasound examiners served as trainers applying Peyton's 4-step training approach. The students' theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills were tested before and after the training program, using a multiple-choice questionnaire (MCQ), the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) and a student curriculum evaluation. RESULTS: The MCQ results showed a significant increase of the student's theoretical knowledge (50.2-75.2%, p < 0.001). After the course, the OSCE showed a mean total of 17.3/20 points (86.5%), confirming the practical implementation of the new skills. The student curriculum evaluation in general was very positive. A total of 16/20 questions were rated between 1.2 and 1.7 (very good) and 3 questions were rated as 2.1 (good). CONCLUSION: Undergraduate student's medical education can be enhanced by teaching breast US skills.
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Breast ultrasound; Core-needle biopsy; Peyton; Teaching; Undergraduate
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