The “virtual OR:” creation of a surgical video-based gynaecologic surgery teaching session to improve medical student orientation and supplement surgical learning during COVID-19

Authors

  • Jocelyn Stairs Dalhousie University
  • Baharak Amir Dalhousie University
  • Brett Vair Dalhousie University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36834/cmej.72081

Abstract

Implication Statement

The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in changes to clinical clerkship delivery including decreased surgical exposure. The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Dalhousie University developed a novel, resident-led learning experience using a curated presentation of operative footage. This session aimed to improve medical students’ orientation to the operative environment and supplement teaching on pelvic anatomy and gynaecologic surgery in response to decreased exposure during the COVID-19 pandemic. Medical students perceived this session as valuable and felt it improved their preparedness for the operating room. This initiative has the potential to improve medical student orientation to the operative environment.

Author Biographies

  • Jocelyn Stairs, Dalhousie University

    Urogynaecology Fellow

    Division of Urogynaecology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

    Dalhousie University, Nova Scotia, Canada

  • Baharak Amir, Dalhousie University

    Associate Professor; Division Head, Gynaecology

    Division of Urogynaecology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

    Dalhousie University, Nova Scotia, Canada

  • Brett Vair, Dalhousie University

    Assistant Professor; Director, Undergraduate Medical Education

    Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

    Dalhousie University, Nova Scotia, Canada

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Published

2021-05-13 — Updated on 2021-09-15

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Vol. 12 No. 4 (2021)

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The “virtual OR:” creation of a surgical video-based gynaecologic surgery teaching session to improve medical student orientation and supplement surgical learning during COVID-19. Can. Med. Ed. J [Internet]. 2021 Sep. 15 [cited 2025 Dec. 15];12(4):149-51. Available from: https://dev.journalhosting.ucalgary.ca/index.php/cmej/article/view/72081