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- Title
Development, Implementation, and Evaluation of an Interdisciplinary Women's Health and Laboratory Course.
- Authors
Guarner, Jeannette; Winkler, Ann M.; Flowers, Lisa; Hill, Charles E.; Ellis, Jane E.; Workowski, Kimberly; Reid, Michelle D.; Goedken, Jennifer
- Abstract
<bold>Objectives: </bold>To describe the creation, implementation, and evaluation of a case-based, interdisciplinary course that highlights laboratory principles for students who have selected a career in obstetrics and gynecology.<bold>Methods: </bold>We developed four case-based modules with questions that emphasize laboratory principles required to establish a diagnosis and treat and monitor each case-based scenario. The cases were offered as a 4-hour elective course during the medical school capstone. A clinician and a clinical pathologist pair facilitated the case discussions with groups of six to nine medical students during 2 consecutive years. Pre- and postknowledge quizzes were given to the students. In addition, a structured evaluation of the course was performed.<bold>Results: </bold>Twenty-two students participated in the courses. Most found the format effective and the information useful. There was a significant increase in their related knowledge as established by pre- and posttesting.<bold>Conclusions: </bold>Case-based discussions gave learners a better understanding of the function and complexity of the clinical laboratories, and multidisciplinary facilitation highlighted the value of interacting with laboratory professionals to enhance clinical care.
- Subjects
OBSTETRICAL research; GYNECOLOGY; CREATION; EVALUATION; STUDENTS
- Publication
American Journal of Clinical Pathology, 2016, Vol 146, Issue 3, p369
- ISSN
0002-9173
- Publication type
journal article
- DOI
10.1093/ajcp/aqw120