Publication Date
9-23-2020
Journal
MedEdPORTAL
DOI
10.15766/mep_2374-8265.10966
PMID
32995497
PMCID
PMC7511063
PubMedCentral® Posted Date
9-23-2020
PubMedCentral® Full Text Version
Post-print
Published Open-Access
yes
Keywords
Curriculum, Humans, Internship and Residency, Schools, Medical, Students, Medical
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: More medical schools are offering a transition-to-intern-year course to better prepare graduates for residency. Sessions where students simulate receiving cross-cover calls are frequently included and highly rated. However, simulated sessions are often resource intensive and therefore challenging to implement in all schools. We developed a case-based exercise to address this need.
METHODS: In 2009, our school implemented a required course focused on the transition-to-intern year, including a common overnight calls (COC) module. Students rotated through different stations in small groups which were each led by a facilitator. Topics have evolved in response to feedback, and current topics included altered mental status, chest pain, and other frequent calls.
RESULTS: Over 1,000 students have participated in the module. The students consistently reported that they perceived themselves to be more prepared for internship. Between 2009 and 2016, the mean rating of "the COC module helped prepare me for internship" was 6.29 on a 7-point Likert scale (1 =
DISCUSSION: Small-group case-based classroom simulations are an effective way to improve students' perceived preparedness for responding to common overnight calls during intern year.
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