Formal pathology rotation during obstetrics and gynecology residency: Is it beneficial?

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作者：

McGehee, RP ^{[1
]}

Meeks, GR ^{[1
]}

Davey-Sullivan, BJ ^{[1
]}

Cowan, BD ^{[1
]}

Morrison, JC ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Univ Mississippi, Med Ctr, Dept Obstet & Gynecol, Ob Gyn Publicat Off, Jackson, MS 39216 USA

来源：

SOUTHERN MEDICAL JOURNAL | 1998年 / 91卷 / 03期

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D O I：

10.1097/00007611-199803000-00003

中图分类号：

R5 [内科学];

学科分类号：

1002 ; 100201 ;

摘要：

Background. Our objective was to assess the educational benefits of a formal pathology rotation during an obstetrics and gynecology residency program and to determine the utility of this information in clinical practice. Methods. In this descriptive study, the benefits of a 2-month rotation in pathology for obstetrics and gynecology residents were analyzed. A computerized listing of surgical cases processed by each resident was sent to the obstetrics and gynecology program director. Results. Our resident accessioned 5.4% of the total pathology cases processed each month. Reports from previous residents (over a 17-year period) and from program directors at the annual educational retreat indicate that such information was not relevant to our graduates in their clinical practice. Conclusions. A formal pathology rotation for obstetric residents can improve knowledge base, but the usefulness of this knowledge in clinical practice is dubious.

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