PD27-08 UROLOGY BOOTCAMP: PRELIMINARY RESULTS FROM A PILOT SIMULATION-BASED CURRICULUM

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You have accessJournal of UrologySurgical Technology & Simulation: Training & Skills Assessment I (PD27)1 Apr 2019PD27-08 UROLOGY BOOTCAMP: PRELIMINARY RESULTS FROM A PILOT SIMULATION-BASED CURRICULUM John Cooper*, Justin Rose, Cheryl Lee, Anand Khurma, Victoria Cannon, Tatevik Broutian, Jonathan Schaffir, David Sharp, Tasha Posid, and Fara Bellows John Cooper*John Cooper* More articles by this author , Justin RoseJustin Rose More articles by this author , Cheryl LeeCheryl Lee More articles by this author , Anand KhurmaAnand Khurma More articles by this author , Victoria CannonVictoria Cannon More articles by this author , Tatevik BroutianTatevik Broutian More articles by this author , Jonathan SchaffirJonathan Schaffir More articles by this author , David SharpDavid Sharp More articles by this author , Tasha PosidTasha Posid More articles by this author , and Fara BellowsFara Bellows More articles by this author View All Author Informationhttps://doi.org/10.1097/01.JU.0000555972.26833.2aAboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissionsReprints ShareFacebookLinked InTwitterEmail Abstract INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Simulation-based educational programs have been previously used to supplement medical training and improve procedural proficiency in a number of specialty-specific procedures. However, according to current literature, no simulation-based program exists to prepare medical students for urology residency. Instead, existing urologic programs focus on resident-level skills such as advanced endourology, laparoscopy, or robotics. We developed an online and simulation-based medical student “bootcamp” to improve medical student readiness for urology residency. Here, we describe preliminary results from a 2-year program, which is scheduled to conclude in early 2020. METHODS: Included in this curriculum are 4 common urologic bedside procedures: simple Foley catheter placement (Foley 101), difficult Foley catheter placement (Foley 201), diagnostic cystoscopy, and bladder irrigation. The curriculum consists of online electronic learning modules and hands-on simulation sessions with specialized manikins. We conducted a cross-sectional study of 3rd (M3) and 4th (M4) year medical students enrolled in the bootcamp between October 2017 and October 2018. Pre- and post-module quizzes were used to measure improvement in medical knowledge. Learner confidence and feedback regarding content and execution of the curriculum were obtained via surveys. Paired t-tests were used to compare pre- and post-module quiz scores and change in student confidence. RESULTS: A total of 100 M3 and 14 M4 students participated in the study. Mean M3 quiz scores improved from 49% to 90% and from 62% to 80% for the Foley 101 and Bladder Irrigation modules, respectively (p<0.0001). Likewise, mean M4 quiz scores rose from 74% to 90%, 65% to 97%, 67% to 96%, and 70% to 88% for the Foley 101, Foley 201, Cystoscopy, and Bladder Irrigation modules, respectively (p<0.01). The bootcamp also improved procedural confidence in all students on a 5-point scale (1.78 to 3.94, p<0.0001), and all participants reported they were “likely” or “very likely” to recommend this bootcamp to other medical students. CONCLUSIONS: This novel curriculum improved knowledge of common urologic bedside procedures and enhanced procedural confidence. Utilization of hands-on simulation in both M3 and M4 student populations likely improves preparation for urologic residency. Source of Funding: Institutional Columbus, OH© 2019 by American Urological Association Education and Research, Inc.FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Volume 201Issue Supplement 4April 2019Page: e483-e484 Advertisement Copyright & Permissions© 2019 by American Urological Association Education and Research, Inc.MetricsAuthor Information John Cooper* More articles by this author Justin Rose More articles by this author Cheryl Lee More articles by this author Anand Khurma More articles by this author Victoria Cannon More articles by this author Tatevik Broutian More articles by this author Jonathan Schaffir More articles by this author David Sharp More articles by this author Tasha Posid More articles by this author Fara Bellows More articles by this author Expand All Advertisement PDF downloadLoading ...

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