Improving Infectious Disease Knowledge in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Author Information
Author(s): Mark G. Martens
Primary Institution: University of Texas Medical Branch
Hypothesis
The duration of specific infectious disease training during residency affects the knowledge of residents in obstetrics and gynecology.
Conclusion
Infectious disease knowledge of residents in obstetrics and gynecology can be improved with 4 to 6 weeks of intensive training.
Supporting Evidence
- Scores improved with increasing duration of infectious disease training.
- Basic science questions were most frequently answered correctly by medical students and early residents.
- Clinical questions correlated with increasing clinical experience.
Takeaway
If doctors in training spend more time learning about infections, they get better at understanding them.
Methodology
A 50-question test was developed and administered to medical students, residents, and faculty to assess their knowledge of infectious diseases over a period of 2 years.
Potential Biases
Potential bias in self-reported knowledge and the limited scope of the test questions.
Limitations
The study did not assess the efficacy of all training methods and relied on a single test format.
Participant Demographics
Participants included 3rd and 4th-year medical students, obstetrics and gynecology residents, and university faculty.
Statistical Information
P-Value
<.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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