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An Advanced Boot Camp for Pediatric Anesthesiology Fellows
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An Advanced Boot Camp for Pediatric Anesthesiology Fellows

Shivani M Patel, Devika Singh, Joann B Hunsberger, Justin L Lockman, Pravin A Taneja, Harshad G Gurnaney, Marco Corridore, Aditee P Ambardekar, Vera V Borzova, Tricia M Vecchione, …
The journal of education in perioperative medicine, v 22(2), pp E641-E641
01 Apr 2020
DOI: https://doi.org/10.46374/volxxii-issue2-njoku
PMID: 32964069
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Abstract

BACKGROUNDManaging pediatric crises necessitates the acquisition of unique skills and confidence in its execution. Our aim was to develop and assess a curriculum based on the constructivist learning environment to enhance learning, orientation, and preparation of graduating pediatric anesthesiology fellows. METHODSFifty pediatric anesthesiology fellows from 9 academic institutions in the United States were recruited for an advanced boot camp over a 2-year period. Training stations were developed using high-fidelity simulation, standardized patients, self-reflection modules, and facilitated discussions. The curriculum was evaluated using an anonymous survey that assessed knowledge, self-confidence, appropriateness of case-scenario complexity, and usefulness for transitioning into an independent practitioner on a Likert scale (1 = strongly disagree to 5 = strongly agree). Data points were expressed as the median and interquartile range (IQR). RESULTSNinety-eight percent of the fellows completed a survey. Fellow perceptions of the advanced boot camp was positive. The median scores (IQR) for knowledge, self-confidence, appropriateness of case complexity, and usefulness for transition in 2017 were 5 (3,5), 4.5 (3,5), 5 (3,5), and 5 (3,5), respectively, and 5 (3,5), 4.5 (3,5), 5 (4,5), and 5 (3,5), respectively, in 2018. The IQR in the assessment for an appropriate level of complexity for their level of training, narrowed in 2018 (4,5), when compared with 2017 (3,5). CONCLUSIONSFellow responses support the idea that the advanced boot camp provided tools and strategies for their transition. A narrowed IQR regarding the appropriate level of complexity of scenarios in 2018, when compared with 2017, might suggest an improvement in the curriculum.

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