MedEdPORTAL (Jul 2015)
Endometrial Hyperplasia and Cervical Dysplasia: A Flipped Classroom Curriculum
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Abstract Introduction This resource provides a flipped classroom curriculum for the topics of endometrial hyperplasia and cervical dysplasia. Early intervention for these two precancerous processes can significantly reduce disease morbidity and mortality. This resource was created for medical students rotating on the obstetrics and gynecology clerkship; however, it can be utilized for diverse health care professionals since these two medical issues are commonly seen by all women's health care providers. Methods The flipped classroom curricular design consists of a preclass assignment that provides knowledge content for the learner, followed by class-time application of the knowledge through active learning. The preclass assignment for this flipped classroom curriculum is two short videos, one on endometrial hyperplasia and one on cervical dysplasia and human papilloma virus. These videos utilize a combination of animation and text. The class-time case-based active learning activity is the discussion of two clinical patient cases that focus on the evaluation and management of endometrial hyperplasia and cervical dysplasia. Results This curriculum uses technology in a novel way that enables and empowers the instructor to focus on the learner. Student satisfaction has been very high with this method of teaching. In a postcurricular survey, 89% of students preferred the preclass videos over traditional lecture, and 96% of students preferred the class-time case discussion over traditional lecture format. Discussion We have successfully utilized the flipped classroom curriculum for the gynecologic oncologic topics of the obstetrics and gynecology medical student clerkship since February 2013. A pilot analysis of initial student satisfaction with the curriculum revealed high student satisfaction with both the preclass videos and the class-time case discussion.
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