TY - JOUR
T1 - Development and evaluation of a simulation-based transition to clerkship course
AU - Austin, Jared P.
AU - Baskerville, Mark
AU - Bumsted, Tracy
AU - Haedinger, Leslie
AU - Nonas, Stephanie
AU - Pohoata, Eugen
AU - Rogers, Meghan
AU - Spickerman, Megan
AU - Thuillier, Philippe
AU - Mitchell, Suzanne H.
N1 - Funding Information:
In addition to the many educators, coordinators and simulation staff who teach in the Transition to Clinical Experiences course each year, the authors wish to thank several of the initial developers and supporters of the course, including: Drs. Judy Bowen, Marian Fireman, Jeff Kraakevik, Bart Moulton, Meg O?Reilly, Jennifer Rossi, and Ms. Janet Wheeler.
PY - 2020/12
Y1 - 2020/12
N2 - Background: Transition to clerkship courses bridge the curricular gap between preclinical and clinical medical education. However, despite the use of simulation-based teaching techniques in other aspects of medical training, these techniques have not been adequately described in transition courses. We describe the development, structure and evaluation of a simulation-based transition to clerkship course. Approach: Beginning in 2012, our institution embarked upon an extensive curricular transformation geared toward competency-based education. As part of this effort, a group of 12 educators designed, developed and implemented a simulation-based transition course. The course curriculum involved seven goals, centered around the 13 Association of American Medical Colleges Core Entrustable Professional Activities for entering residency. Instructional techniques included high-fidelity simulation, and small and large group didactics. Student competency was determined through a simulation-based inpatient-outpatient objective structured clinical examination, with real-time feedback and remediation. The effectiveness of the course was assessed through a mixed methods approach involving pre- and post-course surveys and a focus group. Evaluation: Of 166 students, 152 (91.6%) completed both pre- and post-course surveys, and nine students participated in the focus group. Students reported significant improvements in 21 out of 22 course objectives. Qualitative analysis revealed three key themes: learning environment, faculty engagement and collegiality. The main challenge to executing the course was procuring adequate faculty, material and facility resources. Reflection: This simulation-based, resource-heavy transition course achieved its educational objectives and provided a safe, supportive learning environment for practicing and refining clinical skills.
AB - Background: Transition to clerkship courses bridge the curricular gap between preclinical and clinical medical education. However, despite the use of simulation-based teaching techniques in other aspects of medical training, these techniques have not been adequately described in transition courses. We describe the development, structure and evaluation of a simulation-based transition to clerkship course. Approach: Beginning in 2012, our institution embarked upon an extensive curricular transformation geared toward competency-based education. As part of this effort, a group of 12 educators designed, developed and implemented a simulation-based transition course. The course curriculum involved seven goals, centered around the 13 Association of American Medical Colleges Core Entrustable Professional Activities for entering residency. Instructional techniques included high-fidelity simulation, and small and large group didactics. Student competency was determined through a simulation-based inpatient-outpatient objective structured clinical examination, with real-time feedback and remediation. The effectiveness of the course was assessed through a mixed methods approach involving pre- and post-course surveys and a focus group. Evaluation: Of 166 students, 152 (91.6%) completed both pre- and post-course surveys, and nine students participated in the focus group. Students reported significant improvements in 21 out of 22 course objectives. Qualitative analysis revealed three key themes: learning environment, faculty engagement and collegiality. The main challenge to executing the course was procuring adequate faculty, material and facility resources. Reflection: This simulation-based, resource-heavy transition course achieved its educational objectives and provided a safe, supportive learning environment for practicing and refining clinical skills.
KW - Clerkship
KW - Objective structured clinical examination
KW - Simulation
KW - Transition
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U2 - 10.1007/s40037-020-00590-4
DO - 10.1007/s40037-020-00590-4
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85085362264
VL - 9
SP - 379
EP - 384
JO - Perspectives on Medical Education
JF - Perspectives on Medical Education
SN - 2212-2761
IS - 6
ER -