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Women’S Health Educational Opportunities At The University Of Iowa’S Department Of Obstetrics And Gynecology, Marygrace Elson

Marygrace Elson

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology’s educational programs span a continuum of learners from undergraduate premedical students to continuing education for practicing providers in Iowa and nearby states. The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is committed to teaching women-centered, compassionate, evidence-based care and fostering life-long learning. The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is a part of the Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine and the University of Iowa Health Care at the University of Iowa.

Curriculum Renewal At The University Of Iowa Carver College Of Medicine, Marygrace Elson

Marygrace Elson

It has been more than fifteen years since the last curriculum renewal occurred. During the review for the most recent LCME review of the College, opportunities were identified to better prepare today’s medical students to prepare for the future practice of medicine. These include the need for greater integration between courses and clerkships, and between material presented in the basic sciences and the clinical disciplines. As medical knowledge increases exponentially, the provider of the future will need to be well-versed in electronic information retrieval and evidence-based practice principles including biostatistics and epidemiology.

Division Of General Obstetrics And Gynecology, Marygrace Elson

Marygrace Elson

The Division of General Obstetrics and Gynecology provides well-woman care for women of all ages and complete care for pregnancy and birth. We also evaluate and treat gynecologic disorders. We perform office, outpatient and inpatient gynecologic surgery. We offer minimally invasive hysterectomy including total laparoscopic and robotic surgery. Our division is comprised of eleven obstetrician-gynecologists, four certified nurse midwives, and three advanced nurse practitioners. We are all dedicated to outstanding clinical practice and teaching. Areas of special expertise are listed below.

Formative Feedback On A Patient-Based Assessment: Comparing Student Perceptions Of Two Feedback Methods, Marygrace Elson, Rick Axelson

Marygrace Elson

Introduction: Although formative feedback is widely recognized as an essential aid to student learning, there is little evidence regarding effective ways of providing formative feedback on structured clinical exams. This study compares students’ perceptions of immediate, face-to-face feedback with delayed, written on-line faculty feedback on their Obstetrics and Gynecology medical student clerkship patient-based assessment (PBA) at the University of Iowa.

Methods: 163 third year medical students performed the PBA between October 2009-10. Students were assigned to immediate face-to-face or delayed, written on-line feedback. Students were then invited to participate in an anonymous web-based survey. Independent samples t-tests were used to …