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Chapter 25 - Education and Certification

from Part IV - SPECIAL ISSUES

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  07 May 2010

John Patrick O'Grady ,
Martin L. Gimovsky ,
Lucy A. Bayer-Zwirello  and
Kevin Giordano
By
Andrew J. Satin  and
Shad H. Deering
John Patrick O'Grady
Affiliation:
Tufts University, Massachusetts
Andrew J. Satin
Affiliation:
Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Shad H. Deering
Affiliation:
Medical Director, Andersen Simulation Center Staff Physician Maternal-Fetal Medicine Madigan Army Medical Center Tacoma, Washington
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Summary

The growing interest in simulations for obstetrics has been prompted by contemporary changes in medical education and concerns for patient safety. Obstetrics and gynecology as a field is uniquely suited to the use of simulation training for medical students, residents, and staff physicians. Many common procedures and examinations taught to medical students, such as a spontaneous vaginal delivery or pelvic examination, can be intensely emotional and private issues for the patient. With the implementation of the 80-hour workweek restrictions, program directors and academic physicians have turned to simulation to supplement their residents' educational experience by focusing on important tasks and targeted simulation training. In contrast to medicine, other vocations that involve life-threatening emergencies on a daily basis, such as commercial and military aviators, must complete hands-on tests to maintain their certification. The ultimate goal of all medical simulation training is to improve patient safety and outcomes.

Keywords

certification examinationsgynecologymedical educationpatient safetyvaginal deliverymedical simulation trainingobstetrics
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Operative Obstetrics , pp. 797 - 809
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2008

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